What is Detox?
Detox, when used in relation to alcohol rehab or drug addiction treatment is "industry slang" for detoxification, or medical detoxification. The process of detoxification or medical detox at an alcohol treatment center or drug detox program is one where individuals are withdrawn from drugs or alcohol. Detox or detoxification is sometimes considered an individual addiction treatment program, but is usually part of a comprehensive drug rehab program or addiction treatment center. The safest and most effective way to provide medical detox program services is through the dispensing of detox medications under medical supervision. This will help to minimize any drug withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Detoxification is not designed to produce lasting changes, but rather to provide medical stabilization and evaluate a person’s need for ongoing drug addiction treatment.
What is a Detox Program?
A drug detox program or alcohol detox program is usually located within a drug rehab program or addiction treatment center and has as its main focus the management of drug withdrawal symptoms associated with the cessation of drug or alcohol use. Any quality drug detox program will be medically supervised to manage the uncomfortable side effects that are likely to occur during the process of drug withdrawal. By medically supervised, we mean a physician trained in addiction medicine (ASAM certified), 24 hour nursing and an addiction treatment staff capable of supporting the patient through the challenging process of drug withdrawal.
In an attempt to minimize or eliminate drug withdrawal symptoms, detox medications are dispensed. The detox medications utilized will depend upon what drugs the person needs to detox from, presenting medical problems and a number of other factors mentioned below. Many inpatient detox programs will have pharmacies on hand, so patients will not have to wait long periods of time before detox medications are available.
Remember, a drug detox program or inpatient detox program is not a drug rehab program. It is important to choose a drug detox program which is located within a drug rehab or addiction treatment center to take advantage of the addiction treatment and drug rehab services offered there.
Research shows that people who complete a inpatient detox program and choose not to go on to further drug rehab or addiction treatment generally end in relapse. This is not a reflection on the inpatient detox program services but rather a testament to the difficulty associated with recovery from a drug addiction or alcohol addiction.
If you require assistance in locating a safe and effective inpatient drug detox program please call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869).
What is an Inpatient Detox Program?
An inpatient detox program is basically a detox program which is located within a drug rehab program, alcohol treatment center or dual diagnosis treatment facility. There are several good reasons for an inpatient detox program should be located in a drug rehab; the vast majority of people that enter drug detox programs require continued residential addiction treatment, and the most effective medical treatment can be provided to in an inpatient detox program.
An inpatient detox program is a medically based detox program capable of providing 24 hour nursing, the dispensing of various detox medication to manage drug withdrawal symptoms, around the clock addiction treatment staff to provide support through the detox process and physicians trained in addiction medicine who understand the dynamics of drug addiction and alcoholism.
The greatest benefit for an inpatient detox program to being located in a drug rehab program or alcohol treatment center is that the vast majority of people entering drug detox or alcohol detox require continued residential addiction treatment. Being located within the addiction treatment center, it allows for a seamless transfer to inpatient addiction treatment. This type of transition provides for the most effective continuity of care.
The staff in an inpatient detox program should be comprised of registered nurses, a physician trained in addiction medicine (ASAM certified), addiction treatment professionals and support staff. The drug rehab or alcohol rehab facility the detox program is located in should be licensed by the state where it resides and have received JCAHO accreditation.
Please understand there is no one inpatient detox program that is best for everyone. You have to take some time and match the inpatient detox program needs of the individual with the inpatient detox program services provided in the inpatient detox program. Lastly, an inpatient detox program is just the beginning of the addiction treatment process. An inpatient detox program provides for medical stabilization, while a drug rehab or alcohol rehab provides for emotional stabilization. Research shows that people who discontinue treatment after completing inpatient detox DO NOT do as well as those that continue with an inpatient addiction treatment program. The longer a person spends in a residential addiction treatment setting the greater the likelihood of maintaining their recovery.
When looking for an inpatient detox program here are some significant factors to consider:
- Is the inpatient detox program located in a drug rehab facility or addiction treatment center?
- What is the addiction treatment philosophy of the inpatient detox program?
- What medical services are available at the inpatient detox program?
- Learn about the addiction treatment center the inpatient detox program is located in.
If you require assistance in locating a safe and effective inpatient detox program please give us a call at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869).
