Two women discuss the benefits of medical detox

Benefits of Medical Detox

There are many ways to find recovery. This journey will look different for different people. Depending on the progression of the substance use disorder, the presence of co-occurring diagnoses, or many other factors, the first steps of recovery can vary. Sometimes, a medical detox is necessary. Medical detox is a process in which individuals seeking…

Some Qs & As About Medical Detox (including “When Is It Necessary?”)  If

Some Qs & As About Medical Detox (including “When Is It Necessary?”) If

If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder—aka chemical dependency—and seek treatment for an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the first recommendation a rehab center poses may be to do a medically assisted detox. “What’s that?” you ask. Medical detox is a process for getting rid of toxic (including addictive) substances, carried…

detox center specialist meeting with woman about help during a pandemic

Detox Centers—Especially During Pandemic—Provide Vital Services to Those Seeking Sobriety

Given the “double-whammy” for those trying to get and stay sober/clean from a substance abuse disorder, while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of local medical detox centers can mean the difference between life and death for many. Fortunately, many of the centers that closed or significantly limited their services when the…