First Step to Recovery

Medical Detox

Detox isn't something you should do alone. Our medical teams keep you safe and comfortable while your body clears substances. Most people complete detox in 5-10 days.

What Actually Happens in Detox

Forget what you've seen in movies. Modern medical detox is safe, supervised, and focused on your comfort.

Medical Assessment

Doctors evaluate your health, substance use history, and withdrawal risk. This shapes your personalized detox plan.

Comfort Medications

FDA-approved meds like Suboxone, Librium, or Ativan ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

24/7 Monitoring

Nurses check vitals regularly. You're never alone - help is always right there.

Safe Transition

When stable, the team helps you move into residential or outpatient treatment.

Withdrawal Timeline

Hours 6-12

Anxiety, insomnia, nausea begin

Common with: Short-acting opioids, alcohol

Days 1-3

Peak withdrawal - most intense period

Common with: Most substances

Days 4-7

Symptoms gradually ease

Common with: Alcohol, benzos, opioids

Week 2+

Post-acute symptoms managed

Common with: Long-acting substances

Important: Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous without medical supervision. Don't try this at home.

Medications That Help

Buprenorphine

Opioid withdrawal

Reduces cravings and withdrawal sickness

Methadone

Opioid withdrawal

Long-acting relief from withdrawal

Naltrexone

Alcohol & opioids

Blocks euphoric effects

Acamprosate

Alcohol withdrawal

Reduces post-detox cravings

Not everyone needs medication. Your doctor decides what's right for you.

Ready to Start?

Our admissions team can get you into a detox program today. Most insurance covers 100% of treatment.