Drug Detoxification
Detoxification from drugs does not have to be an unbearable, or even uncomfortable, experience.
What is detoxification?
A detoxification, or “detox” for short, is the medically assisted process of gradually removing one’s physical dependence on drugs. We administer detoxification medications, such as Librium, Klonopin, and Suboxone, to help reduce or eliminate withdrawal symptoms, so that the patient may remain safe and comfortable.
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Detoxification, however, is not in itself a solution to addiction. It does nothing to address the psychological dependence, nor does it address any of the underlying issues that may have caused the addiction. However, when a detox patient has stabilized, with a clear mind, and is no longer physically craving drugs, we can begin to work on complete rehabilitation.
Abruptly stopping drug use without a medical detox is dangerous.
Heroin, cocaine, crystal meth, and prescription drugs all have a powerful effect on the mind and body; once you become accustomed to these effects, suddenly stopping can create undesirable withdrawal symptoms.
Detox medications can reduce, or even eliminate, withdrawal symptoms.
Our physicians and 24-hour nursing staff will continuously evaluate your detoxification and administer medications most suitable for your condition. Most of our patients report being “comfortable” or “very comfortable” while going through detox. Treatment with primary medications, such as Suboxone and Valium, works by substituting the abused drug with a similar, longer lasting one, and then slowly tapering it off. We also provide medications to stabilize other physical symptoms, such as blood pressure and temperature.
Don’t let the fear of withdrawal stop you.
A major concern of someone entering treatment is, of course, giving up his or her drugs. When addicted to, say, heroin or Xanax, there is really no choice about whether to use them or not; stopping can be too painful and dangerous. Even in the face of severe consequences, the dependence is simply too great. A medical detox provides the opportunity to break clean from the physical dependence, and give yourself an opportunity to recover.
- Prescription Drugs
- Heroin
- Opiates
- Methadone
- Cocaine
- Crystal Meth
Type of Drug |
Examples |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Average Length
of Detox |
Painkillers |
Vicodin
Percocet
OxyContin
Morphine
Lortab |
Muscle and bone pain
Sweats and cold flashes
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Vomiting |
5-7 days |
Anti-Anxiety |
Xanax
Klonopin
Valium
Ativan
Librium |
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Impaired concentration
Insomnia
Muscle spasms, cramps |
5-10 days |
Sleeping Pills |
Ambien
Somidem
Lunesta
Sonata |
Rebound insomnia
Dizziness
Sweating
Seizures |
5 days |
Stimulants |
Adderall
Ritalin
Dexedrine |
Depression
Fatigue
Agitation
Psychosis
Excessive sleeping |
3-5 days |
Type of Drug |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Average Length
of Detox |
Heroin |
Muscle and bone pain
Sweats and cold flashes
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Vomiting |
5-10 days |
Type of Drug |
Examples |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Average Length
of Detox |
Heroin |
Heroin |
Muscle and bone pain
Sweats and cold flashes
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Vomiting |
5-10 days |
Prescription Painkillers |
Vicodin
Percocet
OxyContin
morphine
Lortab |
5-10 days |
Methadone |
Methadone |
7-10 days |
Type of Drug |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Average Length
of Detox |
Methadone |
Muscle and bone pain
Sweats and cold flashes
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Vomiting |
10 days |
Type of Drug |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Average Length
of Detox |
Cocaine |
Depression
Fatigue
Agitation
Increased appetite
General malaise |
3-5 days |
Type of Drug |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Average Length
of Detox |
Crystal Meth |
Depression
Fatigue
Agitation
Increased appetite
General malaise |
3-5 days |
