Learn more about what to expect through the entire rapid detox process.
Rapid detox is a safe and confidential procedure that takes place in our surgical center. You will be supervised at all times by a team of highly trained and experienced physicians, nurses, and medical personnel. The procedure takes 30 to 90 minutes.
- Once the process is complete, you will be moved to a residential aftercare facility
- Detox is private and confidential
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The Rapid Detox Schedule
Here is a sample schedule describing the rapid detox process:
- Pre-Procedure: Once you call our office for more information, you will have a phone interview and screening, along with an email questionnaire. This is to determine whether or not rapid detox is right for you. You will also have a consultation in our office and will have your medical clearance completed. Some initial tests will be needed, such as blood work, EKG, and x-rays. These tests ensure that there will not be any health concerns during your rapid detox.
- Checking In: You are admitted to our surgical center the night before your procedure, and pre-anesthesia protocols begin with our staff.
- Day 1: The rapid detox procedure begins in the morning. During the procedure, while you are sedated, you will receive opiate blockers, which reduce the effects of opiates in your system. This procedure lasts about one hour. Afterward, you are transferred to a recovery room where you are closely observed until the next day.
- Day 2: In the morning, you are transferred to our residential aftercare center for recovery.
- Days 3 – 4: During your time at the aftercare facility, you will see your doctor for a medical follow-up and continue to be monitored until you are discharged.
Detox is loosely defined as the process of getting drugs out of your system, but different drugs and detox processes can result in differing experiences. The rapid detox process aims to speed up the removal of drugs from your system so that you can continue on your journey to a healthier life.
Physical Symptoms to Expect During Detox
The majority of the withdrawal symptoms are mitigated due to the state-of-the-art rapid detox process.
The exact symptoms that are experienced are different for each individual. Some of the most common symptoms experiencing following drug detox include fluid retention, difficulty with sleep and body temperature regulation, and appetite changes.
During the rapid detox and recovery process, our medical care team will work to accommodate you and keep you comfortable.
Psychological Symptoms During the Detox Procedure
It is not uncommon for patients undergoing detox to experience mood changes, and counseling services are available to help people to get through this. After a few days, you will have a lowered craving for addictive substances and will notice that your mood has evened out.
Why Supervised Detox Is a Good Choice
Because of the physical and psychological effects of detox, it is important that the procedure be medically supervised by a caring and experienced team of professionals. The transitional phase can be a difficult time emotionally and physically for patients, which is why the supervision is needed. This critical phase is when the body experiences a great deal of stress. Medical and psychological care providers can tend to these needs in a compassionate and attentive way.