Detox off Drugs

What is drug detox like?

We try to make detoxification and substance abuse treatment as comfortable as possible for our clients. There are scheduled daily activities, including group therapy and meetings, which are specifically designed to help our clients get on the road to recovery. The schedule is not so hectic that clients are overwhelmed, nor is it so relaxed that it becomes boring. We are not a hospital or a psychiatric ward, so our clients are not locked in: We see our clients as our guests, and treat them as such.

When is detox necessary?

Detox is needed when someone is abusing alcohol, heroin, cocaine, crystal meth, pills or other addictive substances. When someone consumes large amounts of alcohol on a daily basis, they can become dependent on it. This is the same with heroin and opiate pain medications which also may require detox. Other pills such as benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, etc.), barbiturates, Soma and Ultram also cause withdrawal symptoms and may require detoxification.

How long does detox take?

The exact answer depends on the type and amount of a drug being used so our intake specialists will help determine the best course of action on a case by case basis. A person’s age and health condition also plays a role. As a general guide, the average length of stay is 3 days for alcohol detox, 7 days for opiate detox and 7 days for benzodiazepine detox.

If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction and needs a professional detox please contact 1.877.272.0895