Drug Detox Programs

Drug detox programs are just the first step to achieve lifelong abstinence from alcoholism and/or drug addiction. Detox, short for detoxification, can be defined as a period of addiction treatment. During this time a person is helped to overcome their psychological and physical dependence on drugs and/or alcohol. The immediate objective of detox is to treat any medical or psychiatric condition present after relieving the immediate symptoms associated with withdrawal.

It is in this initial phase of the drug detox program’s addiction treatment, that a team of highly qualified medical and addiction professionals assess an individual's needs. Each patient is provided with a comprehensive physical examination to determine if any medical problems are present by providing each patient with a comprehensive physical exam. It is during this time that the decision is made whether a person is actually in need of detox. If they are, a detox protocol is designed to reduce and sometimes eliminate the symptoms associated with withdrawal from addictive substances. Our drug detox programs focus on managing the symptoms associated with withdrawal, while remaining aware of the possibility of an accompanying psychiatric disorder and so a thorough psychiatric evaluation is completed to rule out or enable us to address the associated disorder.

The average length of time for a person to detox in drug detox programs from drug addiction and alcoholism varies. The length of time  a person needs to stay in drug detox programs is dependant upon the type of drug a person is taking (including alcohol), the frequency of use and amount, and if any other medical problems exist. Also another factor in determining the length of stay in our drug detox programs is if the person is possibly taking any additional medications. Honesty on these matters with the physician evaluating the situation is imperative for the person entering our drug detox programs.  The physician will prescribe medications to alleviate or manage withdrawal symptoms based upon the information received.

Please realize that detox is only the beginning as it relates to recovery. The vast majority of patients require ongoing residential alcohol treatment program or drug rehab to really grasp what is needed to maintain long term recovery.

• Prescription Drug Detox Program
• Crack Cocaine Detox Program
• Methadone Detox Program
• Opiate Detox Program
• Alcohol Detox Program
• Heroin Detox Program

Drug Detox Programs and Alcohol Detox Programs

Since we consider alcohol a drug, there are no differences between drug detox programs and an alcohol detox programs. Whether a person is entering  drug detox programs for opiate addiction, drug detox programs for alcoholism or drug detox programs for crystal meth addiction, the main components of a safe and effective detox program remain the same.

• The treating physician in the drug detox program should be A.S.A.M. certified, trained in addiction medicine
• Drug detox programs should be medically based, allowing for 24 hour nursing and the ability to manage drug withdrawal symptoms and effectively treat most medical issues
• The alcohol detox program should be located within the drug rehab program to allow for a smooth transition from the drug or alcohol detox program to the additioinal drug rehab services
• Drug detox programs or alcohol detox programs should have J.C.A.H.O. accreditation

Take a moment to call Stepping Stone Center for Recovery for help and information about our expert drug detox programs. Call us at 1-800-237-3150. As one of the premier drug rehabs in the nation, we look forward to helping you embrace the rich rewards quality recovery has to offer.