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What is Detox  | Medically Assisted Inpatient Detox
How Long Does Detox Last? | After Detox – Next Step, Rehab
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What is Detox?

Detox enables individuals to begin a journey from addiction to addiction treatment and wellness.

Entering detox is an act of courage for those who have an addiction problem. There is often fear about the detox process. And there is concern about whether detox symptoms will be unpleasant or painful.

Detox from drugs or alcohol is elimination of addictive substances from the body. Alcohol or drug addiction results in the body developing dependence on addictive substances. When the substances are reduced and removed during detox, the body has to adjust to the change. Removal of addictive substances can cause temporary physical withdrawal symptoms. Psychological withdrawal symptoms include cravings and anxiety.

During medical detox, our doctors will be able to prescribe medications to ease withdrawal symptoms.

Individual Medical Assessment

The first step in detox is a thorough medical assessment. Medical staff will gather information on medical history and details about the addiction during assessment. This information is used to develop an individualized detox plan.

Medically Assisted Inpatient Detox

During medically assisted detox, patients are monitored 24/7 by medical staff. Medication will be prescribed, as needed, to deal with withdrawal symptoms.

The cycle of addiction can be broken with safe medical detox.  For most individuals, detox is the first step in entering treatment for substance abuse or alcohol use disorders.

New Start Recovery Solutions fully staffed medical detox facility provides a safe and comfortable environment to go through the process of substance withdrawal. And it allows our patients to focus solely on healing.

Successful completion of detox is not simply a matter of ‘willpower’.

Stopping drug or alcohol use “cold turkey” without medical help is not recommended. In some cases, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be life-threatening. Also, even if detox is not medically serious – it is still an enormous challenge. Professional support during detox is almost as important as the detox process itself.

How Long Does Detox Last?

For most, detox is complete is 7 days. However the length of detox depends on the individual and their physical condition.

Variable factors in the length of detox include the type of addiction, the length of time drug or alcohol abuse occurred, the individual’s general state of health – and any underlying or contributing health and/or psychological issues.

After Detox – Next Step, Rehab

A safe and comfortable detox gives patients the confidence needed to face their addiction issues – and begin addiction treatment.

Studies have shown that for long-lasting addiction recovery after detox – individuals benefit most by entering an inpatient or outpatient addiction rehab treatment program.

Treatment needs to be readily available. Because drug-addicted individuals may be uncertain about entering treatment, taking advantage of available services the moment people are ready for treatment is critical. Potential patients can be lost if treatment is not immediately available or readily accessible. As with other chronic diseases, the earlier treatment is offered in the disease process, the greater the likelihood of positive outcomes. Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition)

It is good to enter detox and remove harmful substances. But if after detox the individual immediately returns to substance or alcohol abuse – then detox was only a temporary solution to address the physical discomfort from an ongoing addiction.

Medical detox is one of the first steps in our continuum of care at New Start Recovery Solutions.

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We Work with EAP and Union Programs and Accept Most Insurance
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• Each patient is evaluated by New Start Recovery Solutions staff and receives a biopsychosocial assessment; and an individualized treatment plan.
• We use Mindfulness for Relapse Prevention and other whole person evidence-based therapies.
• Our holistic therapies include CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, Conscious Recovery, yoga and more.
• If you or your loved one is located in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Bay Area, San Rafael, Monterey, Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Chico, Paradise, Redding, Martinez or other Northern California area – and are dealing with a drug abuse or an alcohol use disorder – welcome to evidence-based whole person addiction treatment at New Start Recovery Solutions.
• New Start Recovery Solutions is a VA Community Care Provider; in-network with TriWest.
• Our trauma-informed dual diagnosis treatment is effective for PTSD, depression, anxiety and more.
• Military and Veteran PTSD Treatment Programs – Residential and Outpatient.
• Treatment Programs for First Responders, Union Members and Professionals.

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