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
Anxiety, insomnia, nausea begin
Common with: Short-acting opioids, alcohol
Peak withdrawal - most intense period
Common with: Most substances
Symptoms gradually ease
Common with: Alcohol, benzos, opioids
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.