Many individuals addicted to alcohol avoid giving up — they’re afraid of the withdrawal symptoms associated with detoxing from alcohol. They may have tried before but given up as soon as the side effects started to arise. That’s why a professional, medically supervised detoxification program is so crucial. A licensed detox facility ensures that substances are cleaned out of your system safely. Our detox program provides drug & alcohol detoxification and residential rehabilitation in Los Angeles, California. Our detox and rehab facility is accredited and licensed. We offer medically supervised programs. Our dual diagnosis program provides a multi-faceted family approach that simultaneously treats addiction and mental health for a full recovery. No matter what substance you are addicted to, our team has tremendous experience and vast medical background to ensure your detox is as safe and comfortable as possible. In addition, we provide 24-hour monitoring so that if any issues arise, you have a qualified team to help. So, what to expect when detoxing from drugs and alcohol?
What Is Detoxification?
Detoxification, or detox, is the process of letting the body remove the substances in it. The purpose of detox is to manage withdrawal symptoms when someone stops taking alcohol. Everyone has a different experience with detox. We treat substance use disorders through a combination of medication and therapy. Medication is used to ease the patient from the physical pain and anxiety of detoxification when needed. Once the patient is relatively comfortable, an individualized treatment plan is created. Patients play an active role in developing their treatment plans. It can take days or weeks to get through withdrawal symptoms for most drugs. The length of withdrawal depends on several factors, including:
- Type of substance the user is addicted to
- The duration of addiction has lasted
- The severity of the addiction
- The amount of a substance the user takes at one time
- Family history
- Genetic makeup
- Medical condition
- Underlying mental health conditions
The Importance Of Alcohol Detox
The alcohol detox stage is the first step in treating alcoholism. During this time, alcohol is completely flushed from your body. From there, you will be able to focus on other aspects of the recovery process, such as different activities, therapies, counseling sessions, and support options.
Alcohol is a depressant that your body begins to rely on over the course of months and years of drinking. Your brain eventually stops producing certain chemicals that it receives from alcohol, becoming dependent on the drug. That’s why when you quit drinking, it takes time for your body to adjust. This causes withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fever, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and hallucinations. Withdrawal symptoms can change quickly and aggressively, which is why it’s important to detox under the care of medical professionals. Treatment professionals at a rehab facility will be able to help you manage your pain with different medications. This allows you to focus on your recovery and get better.
What To Expect When Detoxing From Alcohol?
Depending on what substance you are addicted to and other factors, each detox experience is slightly different. However, here is an overview of what to expect:
Patient Evaluation
During your stay at our Detox in Los Angeles, California, we will evaluate your condition. Not only does this help us determine your level of addiction, but it’s also helpful in determining if you have a co-occurring disorder. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatments when a patient has an addiction and an underlying mental health disorder. Once we understand all these factors, we can create a personal treatment plan that fits your needs. We also ensure it addresses all areas of concern, whether it be a single addiction, multiple substances, or the additional treatment of psychiatric symptoms.
Treatment & Therapy
Our detox protocols, including length of stay and prescribed medications, are determined by our Staff Physician after the patient completes an Initial History and Physical (H&P) Assessment. Each patient has an opportunity to discuss their specific situation with our Staff Physician upon admission and face-to-face updates throughout the stay. In addition, each patient is visited by our psychiatrist. Our extensive programs, seven days per week, provide healing and support for long-term success in recovery. Our patients attend process groups, individual therapy with licensed/certified clinicians, relapse prevention, breathwork, yoga, and physical training.
Each guest is provided with their own private or semi-private room. We encourage our patients to attend therapy sessions to help them identify problem areas that need to be addressed during the recovery process.
Post-Detox Treatment
Detox is just the first step to successful rehabilitation from drug and alcohol addiction. To ensure our patients remain firm in sobriety, we encourage them to seek further post-detox treatment: inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation programs, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and sober living. These programs are designed to identify the stressors that led to addiction and teach you the skills to cope with issues when they arise.
Alcohol Detox Duration
Withdrawal symptoms of alcohol abuse can be challenging if not life-threatening. Severe alcohol withdrawal reactions include extreme confusion, intense alcohol cravings, fever, hallucinations, and seizures. Our treatment goals aim to address these symptoms, prevent current or future health issues and address abstinence. How long it may take you to detox from alcohol depends on the length of your addiction. Sometimes treatment extends beyond several days- if the patient’s condition is severe. Although extreme symptoms subside after just several days, some patients may still experience some symptoms seven to ten days after their last drink. An average stay for alcohol detoxification is about 6-10 days.
Why Is Drug and Alcohol Detox Important?
Alcohol detox is the first step on your journey to sobriety. However, some withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous or even fatal. At our detox, our medical team monitors the progress of our patients at all times. We at Purposes recovery offer private and semi-private rooms and meditation and relaxation, our health practitioners consistently monitor clients to ensure safety during the detoxification process. Detoxing from alcohol at home may pose serious health risks due to the severity of symptoms.
Detoxing At Home
Whether you’re addicted to alcohol, it might be challenging or even dangerous to detox on your own. Not only is there a higher chance of relapsing back into substance use, but there are also health risks associated with detoxing without medical supervision. Some withdrawal symptoms are so severe that they can damage your health or even cause death if not addressed immediately. Quitting “cold turkey” or without medical supervision can lead to severe issues such as seizures and dehydration. People with severe addictions should seek inpatient detox because withdrawal can be fatal. Inpatient detox includes 24-hour support and monitoring.
How Can Detox Program Help?
If you’re ready to kick your addiction to alcohol, then it’s time to contact our team. We Are Currently Accepting New Patients. Same-day Admissions are available.
Last but not least, we accept most private & commercial insurance. So, if you have private or corporate insurance coverage, your detox program is most likely covered! We accept HMC HealthWorks, Health Net, Com-Psych, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Emblem Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Meritain Health. We do NOT accept Medicare/Medicaid. If you need FREE help, please contact the National Helpline.
