Asheville Medical Detox Programs

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What is Detox?

Detox, or detoxification, is the process of eliminating unwanted and/or harmful substances from the body. For many struggling with substance use disorders and addictions, detox is a necessary first step in a safe and successful recovery.

At Carolina Recovery Solutions, we offer medical detox in Asheville, NC. This includes alcohol and drugs detoxification. Our setting in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains allows patients to disconnect from triggers and everyday stressors that can make quitting difficult and/or lead to relapse. Our team of professional addiction specialists and registered nurses is here to help you through the process by working to ease withdrawal symptoms through various approved medications. They will also consider your clinical history and hypersensitivities (if any) to reduce the risk of complications and guide you through the next phases of recovery.

We invite you to learn more about our clinical detox program in Asheville by contacting us at (828) 383-8328. Our staff is happy to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.

What is Medical/Clinical Detox?

Also referred to as “clinical detox,” medical detox is the process of reducing and eventually stopping substance use while managing withdrawal symptoms in a supervised, controlled environment. At the end of the detox process, the substance will be gone from the patient’s body, allowing them to begin the next steps toward recovery.

• Medical detox not only makes withdrawal easier, but it is also often safer than trying to quit drinking or using drugs on your own.
• In many cases, “going cold turkey,” or suddenly stopping all substance use, can be dangerous and may lead to life-threatening complications, such as seizures and severe dehydration.
• The purpose of supervised addiction detox is to prevent such complications and ease the discomfort associated with withdrawal, thereby increasing the chances of success.

Often, medical detox involves the use of approved medications—such as suboxone for opioid use disorders—to reduce withdrawal symptoms, which can be uncomfortable, painful, or even downright debilitating. Medication-assisted treatment has been proven to be highly effective in not only managing withdrawal but also improving the rate of long-term sobriety and recovery.

Common Alcohol & Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

Just as different types of substances have different effects on different people, the withdrawal process depends on the type of substance the person is withdrawing from, the severity of the individual’s substance use disorder or addiction, and other specific factors.

An individual may experience a wide range of withdrawal symptoms, including but not limited to:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Shaking
• Tremors
• Sweating
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Irritability
• Irregular heartbeat
• Insomnia
• Hallucinations

Although medical detox cannot eliminate all withdrawal symptoms, it can reduce the severity of some or all of them. Most importantly, medical detox involves 24/7 supervision and care, meaning it is the safest way to prevent and manage withdrawal complications.

The Medical Detox Process

At Carolina Recovery Solutions, we follow a three-part process when it comes to our Asheville medical detox services:

1) Evaluation

• First, our team conducts a medical assessment and evaluation to determine what type of treatment an incoming patient may require. This typically involves:
  • Blood tests to measure the amount of a substance in the patient’s bloodstream
  • A full physical and mental health analysis
• During the initial evaluation, patients are also asked to provide information about:
  • Their medical history
  • Past and current drug use
  • Psychiatric treatment
• It is very important that patients provide honest, comprehensive answers during the initial evaluation, as these are used to determine appropriate medications, treatments, and other critical elements of a successful recovery.

2) Stabilization

• The next step in the process is stabilizing the patient. The goal of stabilization is to reduce the patient’s immediate risk and prevent further harm.
• Stabilization typically involves a combination of medical and psychological therapy. It may also involve prescribed medications to:
  • Help treat immediate concerns
  • Reduce withdrawal symptoms and/or decrease their severity
  • Prevent potentially dangerous complications
• During this phase, the patient begins actual detoxification and may experience varying degrees of discomfort. We continually adjust our treatments as needed to ensure the most comfortable experience possible.

3) Preparing for Treatment

• Medical detox ends when we begin preparing the patient for entry into treatment. During this phase, our team will help the patient become familiar with the treatment process in general, as well as specific components of recovery.
• Our goal is to help our patients know what to expect as they enter treatment so that they can be set up for the best possible chance of success.

It is important to note that, while medical detox is often a key element in treating and recovering from various substance use disorders, it does not address underlying causes of addiction, nor does it provide tools for managing long-term sobriety. Further treatment is needed following medical detox—including residential rehab and intensive outpatient rehab, treatment therapies, and aftercare—to reduce the risk of relapse and empower individuals with the tools, resources, and skills they need to achieve lasting success.

Comprehensive Alcohol & Drug Detox

At Carolina Recovery Solutions, we provide truly personalized and integrated alcohol and drug detox for our family of patients.

Medical detox may be appropriate in treating the following substance use disorders:

• Alcohol abuse and alcoholism
• Benzodiazepine addiction
• Cocaine addiction
• Stimulant addiction
• Meth addiction
• Opioid addiction
• Prescription drug addiction
• Heroin addiction

We recognize that seeking help for a substance use disorder can be extremely difficult. Simply by visiting this website, you have already taken an important first step in your recovery. We invite you to reach out to us today to learn more about how our team can help you navigate the healing process and achieve lasting, long-term sobriety.

Contact us online or call (828) 383-8328 to learn more about our Asheville medical detox services for alcohol and drug abuse and addiction.