What To Expect At Detox
Detox here is about more than getting the substances out of your system — it’s about helping you feel better faster and giving you the stability to keep moving forward.
Detox for Alcohol, Opioids, Benzos & More
We see most commonly: alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or multiple substances at once. Stimulants (like methamphetamine or cocaine) and sedatives (like barbiturates) also may require medical detox.
Alcohol Detox Specifics
Alcohol is the number one reason people come to detox — and it’s also one of the most dangerous substances to quit alone.
Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, hallucinations, and life-threatening DTs (delirium tremens) if not managed in a medical setting.
What you need to know about alcohol detox:
- Alcohol withdrawal can be deadly — but doesn’t have to be. 24/7 medical supervision protects you from seizures and serious complications.
- You won’t suffer like at home. Prescription comfort medications ease shakes, anxiety, nausea, and insomnia as needed.
- Most people feel physically better in less than one week. Alcohol detox usually takes around 5 days, depending on your drinking and health history.
Opioid Detox Specifics
Opioids — including painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl — are the second most common substances people need detox for.
While opioid withdrawal isn’t always life-threatening, it can feel unbearable physically and emotionally, which is why so many people trying alone relapse before they get through it.
What you need to know about opioid detox:
- Withdrawal isn’t usually deadly — but feels like it is. Comfort and anti-craving medications like Suboxone® ease the worst symptoms like body aches, vomiting, anxiety, and cravings.
- Most people feel significantly better by day 4. Symptoms like sleep problems or cravings may linger, but the hardest part is short-lived when managed properly.
- You don’t have to go through this alone or risk relapse. Staff are by your side 24/7 with medical, emotional, and peer support.
Benzodiazepine Detox Specifics
Benzodiazepines — like Xanax®, Klonopin®, Valium®, and Ativan® — are among the most dangerous substances to detox from without medical help.
Stopping suddenly can cause seizures, panic attacks, or psychosis, making at-home detox especially risky.
What you need to know about benzo detox:
- Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be life-threatening — but doesn’t have to be. Detox here is done through a slow, supervised taper to prevent seizures and serious risks.
- You won’t suffer like at home. Prescription comfort medications ease anxiety, insomnia, and panic while your dose is carefully lowered.
- Benzodiazepine detox takes longer than alcohol or opioids. Most tapers last 10–14 days or more, depending on your usage, to allow your body and brain to adjust safely.
Stimulants, Sedatives & Polysubstance Detoxes
Many people come to detox using more than one substance — like alcohol and Ambien. Others may need detox for substances like methamphetamine, cocaine, or less common sedatives that cause their own risks and challenges.
What you need to know about detox for other drugs:
- Sleep medications, muscle relaxants, and other depressants — like Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata, Soma, or barbiturates such as Secobarbital and Pentobarbital — can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms, including seizures and are safely managed with a slow medical taper and 24/7 care.
- While stimulant withdrawal isn’t medically dangerous, supportive detox for methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly), and other stimulants may be needed, especially if combined with other substances. Even if withdrawal isn’t life-threatening, it can feel overwhelming and lead to relapse.
- Polysubstance detox is complex — but you’ll have a personalized plan that addresses each substance safely. Medical teams monitor how different withdrawals interact and adjust care around the clock.
Yes, Detox Is Covered By Insurance
Detox here is usually in-network, so any cost to you is as low as possible — sometimes even zero. No one will be notified if you reach out. And, there’s no commitment.
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