Your Guide to Medical Detox

What is Detox?

Detox is when your body begins to reset, clearing out the drugs or alcohol so you can focus on treatment and start moving forward.

Medical detox reduces the risk of dangerous complications like seizures, severe dehydration, or heart-related issues. Going through detox with professional medical care also dramatically increases your comfort and the likelihood you’ll stay on track.

What Is Medical Detox Like?

During detox, your care team monitors your vital signs for safety and manages withdrawal symptoms to keep you as comfortable as possible. That might include rest, fluids, nutrition, and comfort medications to ease symptoms. ⓘ

• Personalized Assessment: A comprehensive evaluation tailors a detox plan specific to your needs, considering your substance use history, health status, symptoms, and any co-occurring mental health conditions.
• 24/7 Medical Supervision: The medical team monitors your health 24/7, to curb complications or strong symptoms before they become overwhelming usually by adding or adjusting the dose of temporary medications.
• Comfort-Focused Therapies: Supportive therapies like individual counseling and peer coaching help reduce anxiety, stabilize your mood, and keep you motivated. IV therapy helps restore energy and speeds up your physical recovery.

Detox typically lasts from 3 to 10 days. The substances Benzodiazepines (Xanax), Opioids (Heroin, Oxycodone, Fentanyl) and alcohol tend to have longer detox durations. Heavier, prolonged use typically leads to longer detox periods.