• Alcohol Detox
• Drug Detox

Detox Treatment Center

Understanding Detox Treatment

Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a disease of the brain and the body. Drugs and alcohol change the mechanism of the brain’s function and, in turn, change the chemical responses throughout the entire body. Because of this scientific reality, drug and alcohol addiction goes well beyond one’s ability to “just say no.”

Depending upon the amount and frequency of use, an individual with a drug or alcohol problem may require medically supervised detoxification. It is recommended that detoxification take place in a licensed medical facility. While there are a variety of places to go for detox, such as a regular hospital setting or a facility that exclusively offers detoxification, the most comprehensive services are offered in a facility with various levels of care and addiction treatment services. This would allow for rehabilitation and treatment services (which are always recommended) to follow detox. It also allows dual diagnosis treatment to address any mental health disorders, such as bipolar, anxiety, or personality disorders.

At Stepping Stone, a patient does not have to worry about finding the right treatment program to fit his or her diagnosis. Our patients seamlessly move through a variety of care levels individually designed to treat their specific needs.

According to TIP 45 (a publication from the government’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment) “at least 300,000 patients with substance use disorders or acute intoxication obtain inpatient detoxification in general hospitals (more in other settings). Only 20 percent of people discharged from acute care hospitals receive substance abuse treatment during that hospitalization. Only 15 percent of people…admitted …through an emergency department, and then discharged, go on to receive treatment."

At Stepping Stone Center for Recovery, our medical detox unit staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team of doctors, psychiatrists, and addiction nurses closely monitor every aspect of a patient’s case. Changes occurring during the day or night can be immediately addressed. All our staff are experienced, licensed, and trained in detox and addiction treatment. They are dedicated and compassionate about helping people recover from the debilitating disease of addiction.

We Call Them Admissions Coordinators. Our Patients Prefer “Lifesavers.”

Our Addiction Helpline is available to anyone struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The specialists on the other end are caring, empathetic folks that have been in your shoes and want to see you get better. Let someone help you today. Call us at 1-800-237-3150, or Live Chat from the privacy of your computer.