Medical detox programs are the first step toward overcoming addiction. For many, detox is usually followed by therapy and aftercare. Detox is a process that allows your body to eliminate any remaining toxins from drug or alcohol abuse. A medical detox program provides support and symptom management. Ongoing care allows you to focus on recovery and healing. Detoxing from substances can lead to dangerous medical complications. Choosing a detox program like Essence Health and Wellness’ medical detox program ensures your safety and helps you comfortably manage the side effects of withdrawal.1
Detoxing from alcohol can lead to various severe and dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Examples include seizures and delirium tremens (DTs). Medical detox programs help reduce the potential concerns associated with alcohol detox. During alcohol detox at Essence Health and Wellness, medications are available to help you manage your symptoms and reduce cravings.
Detoxing from opioids such as morphine, codeine, heroin, and methadone is not typically as dangerous as other substances. Still, opioid detox can be physically painful and unpleasant. Medical detox programs provide care and medical support to reduce the intensity of physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.2
Medical detox programs are vital for someone living with an addiction to benzodiazepines. Common benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms include nausea, tremors, sweating, irregular heartbeat, panic attacks, anxiety, and seizures. Thoughts of self-harm may also occur. Supervised detox can help you or a loved one safely detox.3
Medical detox programs are a safe way to manage difficult, barbiturate withdrawal. Typical symptoms when someone stops taking barbiturates include hallucinations, delirium, and life-threatening seizures.4
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There are several benefits to choosing medical detox programs to help you begin your sobriety journey. While the list of benefits is lengthy, below are a few.
Detoxing from alcohol and certain drugs can have dangerous complications. Medical detox programs for alcohol and drug addiction offer 24/7 care and supervision from medical and mental health professionals. Throughout detox, members of your treatment team will monitor your physical and emotional health to ensure your safety and overall well-being.
Your treatment team may alter the plan to meet your needs if necessary. Medically supported detox programs also use (if appropriate) medications to help reduce the intensity and severity of withdrawal symptoms.5
Detoxing from drugs and alcohol gives your body the time to cleanse itself from all remaining toxic substances. Ongoing drug and alcohol use is harmful to all body systems. Completing a medical detox program allows vital body systems to begin healing. This is a crucial step toward improving your physical health.
Detoxing at home, cold turkey may seem more straightforward and less impactful on your daily life. This type of detox is often unsuccessful. Some mild withdrawal symptoms might be managed at home without medical support. Yet others, such as those accompanying alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal, may be severe and overwhelming.
Attempting to manage difficult symptoms outside of a professional detox setting may lead to relapse rather than recovery. Unsupported detox also increases the risk of overdose when drugs or alcohol are used to manage withdrawal symptoms.
As mentioned above, medical detox programs provide around-the-clock medical support and monitoring. This ensures your safety and improves your ability to detox comfortably. It also reduces the risk of relapse. Relapse can occur when withdrawal symptoms become too difficult to manage alone.
Detox is the first and vital step towards healing and recovery. At Essence Health and Wellness’ Los Angeles area treatment program, we offer different types of detox. Our detox program treats addictions to alcohol, heroin, and other drugs.
Depending on your needs, we offer medical detox and subacute detox. Medical detox involves the 24/7 care and support you expect from a comprehensive detox and treatment program. Our subacute detox programs provide the same care and support in a less intensive setting.
At Essence Health and Wellness, we understand that everyone who enters a detox program has different needs. The best detox and therapy plan for you will vary based on factors unique to you and your addiction. Our providers will work with you to learn more about your current health, relationship with substances, and treatment needs and goals.
After detox, we will support you as you transition into a therapeutic program. Behavioral therapies will help you further develop relapse prevention skills and tools. These are crucial to managing triggers, cravings, and other symptoms.
Aside from supporting you during our medical detox and therapy programs, we are here to help you after treatment. Your team will guide you as you continue in aftercare. Aftercare includes ongoing therapy, medical appointments, and work with peer support groups such as alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous.
Let us support you as you begin your journey toward freedom from addiction. Contact us today to learn how Essence Health and Wellness can help you.
At EHW, we accept health insurance plans from most providers. If you are covered by a private or commercial insurance policy, your plan may cover your substance use and mental health treatment costs.