Medical detoxification is available for you if you need to get drugs or alcohol out of your system. For many who abuse drugs or are alcoholics, the withdrawal can be intense, scary and even dangerous.With a medical and clinical team on your side, it can make the process easier and less daunting.
Medical Detox for drug and alcohol use is the first step in process of recovery that involves cleansing the body of all illicit substances. The process for detox varies based on the substances being abused, duration of use, and physical and mental condition amongst other factors. When someone enters a detox program, the immediate goal is to minimize the withdrawal symptoms associated with detox so you can move on to rehab and eventually outpatient treatment. No two people experience detox the same way. The type of substance and how long it was used impact the detox experience. The process can last days, weeks, or even months, depending on a variety of factors such as the severity of the abuse disorder and the method of abuse.
The goal of medical detox is to lessen the side effects that come from withdrawal symptoms. The most common symptoms treated during detox include the following:Â
Detox is the beginning of recovery. Detoxification is a three-step process: Evaluation, stabilization, and long-term treatment. Detoxing from commonly abused drugs can lead to various side effects. Many of them are uncomfortable, and some can be dangerous. Medical detox programs ensure those with drug dependencies can remove the substances.
When someone comes to us for detoxification, we first evaluate their status with a full medical evaluation. Within that evaluation, we consider both mental and physical health. We’ll develop a plan to stabilize the patient based on the substance, length, method of use, and current state.Â
Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan. This plan may include the use of prescription medications to help wean you off the drug or help manage withdrawal symptoms. The entire process is medically supervised. At Magnified, our staff will monitor your condition and make adjustments to your treatment plan as needed, to keep you as comfortable as possible for the duration.
After the detoxification process is complete, your body is free of the substance. However, without addressing the core issues that led to the substance abuse in the first place, there’s not much to stop you from relapsing. Our long-term treatment options equip you with the tools you need to stay clean and sober. These include: in-patient treatment, outpatient treatment, group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and 12-step programs.Â
We have the following specialty detox programs
For many, detoxification means tapering off the substance slowly. Some substances could cause harm when stopped cold turkey. With severe dependency, completely stopping the substance could lead to life-threatening symptoms.Â
In this case, tapering with the use of prescription medications provides patients with a safe and effective way to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms. It also gradually reduces the body’s dependency on the substance, so that eventually patients don’t have withdrawal symptoms and are free of the substance.
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The medications administered during detox vary for each individual and the amount prescribed and type of medication prescribed are based on the substance that is being abused and the occurrence of any mental health diagnosis as well as physical history. Some of the medications commonly prescribed during detox that assist with the detox process include:
Do you or someone you love struggle with substance abuse? No matter what the substance is, or how long it has been used, recovery is possible. At Magnified, we know how difficult that first step can be. We provide a safe, judgment-free environment to help break the chains. Contact us today to learn more about our medical detox program.
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Dr. Bickley graduated from U.C. Irvine with honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key International Honor Society, Cum Laude. He has been featured on national radio and print media. He is also a frequent lecturer at National Conferences. He holds an A.S. degree in Drug & Alcohol Studies, and two B.A. degrees in Criminology & Psychology, and masters and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. He is a licensed California Drug & Alcohol Counselor Level II, a licensed Clinical Supervisor and is certified in treating Eating Disorders.
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