Drug detox is the first step in addiction recovery. After detox, you’ll begin a residential treatment program where we incorporate a variety of therapies to help you receive the support you need to become sober.
Learn more about what to expect with the detox process and residential treatment program.
What is Detox?
Detox enables your body to physically withdraw from drugs. When you abuse drugs or alcohol for an extended period of time, your brain and body become used to functioning with those substances in your system. When you stop using them, your brain reacts by trying to keep your body in that heightened state. This is what causes the withdrawal symptoms to occur. The detoxprocess, while temporary, can be very uncomfortable and the symptoms can potentially become dangerous. When you detox at a professional addiction treatment facility and drug detox program, you’ll be in a safe environment to ensure everything goes smoothly.What Happens During Detox?
Once the detox process begins, you might experience all of the below withdrawal symptoms or just some of them. Symptoms often begin within the first 24 to 48 hours from when you last used the drug (depending on the type of drug you’ve been using) and tend to peak around 72 hours.Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe withdrawal symptoms and include a variety of the following:- Shaking
- Sweating
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Depression
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- And many others
How Long Does Detox Last?
The detox process typically lasts up to one week, depending on the severity of the addiction, the type of substance used, the dosages that were taken, and the duration of the drug and/or alcohol abuse.What Happens After Detox?
What happens after the drug and alcohol detox process is you’ll begin inpatient rehab. This means you’ll live on-site at our treatment facility where you’ll receive 24/7 support and care. In the first several weeks and months of detoxing, it’s common to experience cravings to use drugs or alcohol again. This is why detox alone isn’t enough for addiction treatment. It’s important to understand your addiction, which specific triggers you have for using, and to learn new ways of living and coping with the stressors in life without the use of substances.Behavioral Therapy During Inpatient Rehab
During your inpatient treatment program, you’ll receive a variety of behavioral therapies to help you identify and change any harmful behaviors. These therapies can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and others. You’ll also receive treatment for any co-occurring mental health conditions that might be contributing to your addiction. This can include anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and many others. Therapy will take place in the form of:- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Art therapy
- Yoga
- Music therapy
- Exercise
- Tai chi
- Culinary therapy