Medical Detox Services
Guardian Recovery’s
Medical Detoxification Services
The journey to addiction recovery begins with a crucial first step: medical detoxification. At Guardian Recovery, our approach to medical detox is rooted in a deep understanding of the complexities of drug and alcohol withdrawal. Our compassionate team of medical professionals provides a safe, supportive environment where clients undergo a safe, comfortable withdrawal. Â
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest medical technology, ensuring that each client receives personalized care tailored to their specific needs. By integrating evidence-based treatment modalities with holistic therapies, we aim to address not just the physical aspects of addiction but the psychological and emotional components as well, laying a solid foundation for the journey ahead.
Guardian Recovery’s medical detox services are designed to mitigate the challenges of withdrawal symptoms in a secure, medically supervised setting. Understanding that withdrawal can be an intensely uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous process, our medical team is on hand 24/7 to monitor clients’ health, providing medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and interventions to prevent complications. Our approach is not one-size-fits-all; instead, we develop individualized detox plans that consider the severity of addiction, the type of substance used, and the client’s medical history. This personalized care ensures that clients not only safely navigate the detox process but also begin to experience the healing and transformative power of recovery from day one.
Beyond the physical process of detoxification, Guardian Recovery is committed to fostering an environment of growth and healing. Our detox process is augmented with therapeutic support, including counseling and group therapy sessions, to begin addressing the underlying causes of addiction. We believe in empowering our clients with the tools and resources they need for a successful recovery journey, including aftercare planning and access to our extensive network of recovery services.
At Guardian Recovery, we are dedicated to guiding our clients every step of the way, from the initial detoxification to lifelong recovery, ensuring that each individual has the support and care they need to reclaim their life from addiction.
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Guardian’s Detox Programs
We offer a range of detoxification services, all geared towards making withdrawal as painless as possible. Our team of experienced professionals ranges from licensed doctors and nurses to therapists and addiction counselors.
Medical detoxification program lengths vary by the individual needs of the client. These include the length of use, the types of drugs used, how many drugs are used simultaneously, the severity of the addiction (the volume of drugs or alcohol used daily), and underlying disorders. No matter what type of addictive disorder you are looking to overcome, we are here to help.
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Steps of Detoxification
- Evaluation
- Stabilization
- Preparation
1. Evaluation
A thorough evaluation is conducted upon our clients arrival at our detox facility. Not only will we discuss our clients personal history with substance abuse, but we’ll talk about genetic predisposition (clients family’s history with substance abuse), what the clients personal treatment goals are, and how our client believes we can best help to achieve those goals. We’ll also discuss any potential underlying issues or mental health concerns that our client would like to address (unresolved trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, or depression, for example).
2. Stabilization
After the evaluation our team of clinical physicians have the information needed to safely manage the sometimes deadly effects of withdrawal. We help our clients remain as comfortable as possible as they make it through the process to becoming 100% physically stabilized.Â
3. Preparation
Once the symptoms of withdrawal have subsided, we prepare our clients for the next stage in their recovery. While in detox, our clients undergo group therapy sessions, attend educational workshops, participate in voluntary recovery meetings and meet with a case manager to strategically plan their next steps.
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Drugs That Require Detoxification
Alcohol Detoxification
Detoxing from alcohol is extremely dangerous, and withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening if not overseen by a medical professional. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal vary widely in severity. In some cases, withdrawal consists of nothing more than a headache, nausea, and fatigue (like a bad hangover). This is generally only the case if alcohol has been used somewhat sparingly for a brief period of time. Heavy drinkers and alcoholics are at a much greater risk when it comes to withdrawal. They may experience symptoms like tremors, severe anxiety, depression, hallucinations (delirium tremens), and seizures. If alcohol withdrawal is not overseen by a professional, it can be extremely dangerous.
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- Beer
- Rum
- Vodka
- Gin
- Tequila
- Liquor
- Brandy
- Absinthe
- Whiskey
- Wine
Opioid Detoxification
Opioids, ranging from heroin and prescription painkillers to synthetic opiates like fentanyl and tramadol, are some of the most addictive chemical substances on earth. Detoxing from opioids is not usually life-threatening, but it is so uncomfortable that many opioid addicts will return to using before the process is complete. Withdrawal happens quickly when it comes to opioids – usually within the first six or twelve hours after the last use. Symptoms of opioid withdrawal include: anxiety, severe abdominal cramping and stomach pain, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle spasms, and cold sweats. In most cases, these symptoms will be treated with non-narcotic painkillers, and symptoms will subside within one to two weeks
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- Heroin
- Codeine (only available in generic form)
- Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Abstral, Onsolis)
- Hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro ER)
- Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin)
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)
- Meperidine (Demerol)
- Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose)
- Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Morphabond)
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Oxaydo)
- Oxycodone and Acetaminophen (Percocet, Roxicet)
- Oxycodone and Naloxone
- Nyquil
- Tramadol
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Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR)
- Clobazam (Onfi)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Clorazepate (Tranxene)
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- Diazepam (Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat)
- Estazolam (Prosom is a discontinued brand in the US)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Oxazepam (Serax is a discontinued brand in the US)
- Temazepam (Restoril)
- Triazolam (Halcion)
Stimulant Detoxification
Stimulants are a class of psychoactive substances that include drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and ritalin (or Adderall). The withdrawal symptoms associated with stimulants are largely psychological, and include anxiety, depression, hallucinations, insomnia, extreme paranoia, and memory loss. Physical symptoms will be present as well, though they are usually not life threatening. Physical symptoms include body aches, changes in appetite, fatigue, and dehydration. Symptoms will typically begin within a day after use cessation, and will continue on for around a week before beginning to subside.
- Adderall
- Anabolic Steroids
- Cocaine
- Concerta
- Crack Cocaine
- Dexedrine
- Ecstasy
- Methamphetamine
- Ritalin
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Synthetic Drugs Detoxification
- Ketamine
- Methoxamine (MXE)
- Bath Salts
- GHB
- Lab Created
- K-2, Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)
- 25-NBOMe (Synthetic LSD)
Psychedelic Drug Detoxification
Withdrawal from psychedelic drugs (or hallucinogens) is also largely psychological, and results from a severe chemical imbalance within the brain. It isn’t too common for people to abuse hallucinogens for an extended period, because irreparable brain damage occurs rather quickly. Those who do use this classification of drug regularly, however, will experience a host of severe psychological withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include major mood swings (often characterized by inexplicable fits of rage), panic attacks, psychotic breaks from reality, low impulse control, and difficulty putting sentences together. Those who abuse LSD, specifically, are prone to suicidal ideations. It is absolutely crucial that those who are withdrawing from psychedelic drugs do so under professional supervision – otherwise, they may be a danger to themselves (and potentially others).
When it comes to recovery, detoxification is the necessary first step. Our clients are physically stabilized, and their symptoms are overseen and treated by a staff of medical professionals. During detoxification clients begin the healing process and begin to map out their recovery treatment plan.
Reviewed professionally for accuracy by:
Ryan Soave
L.M.H.C.
Ryan Soave brings deep experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified trauma therapist, program developer, and research consultant for Huberman Lab at Stanford University Department of Neurobiology. Post-graduation from Wake Forest University, Ryan quickly discovered his acumen for the business world. After almost a decade of successful entrepreneurship and world traveling, he encountered a wave of personal and spiritual challenges; he felt a calling for something more. Ryan returned to school and completed his Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. When he started working with those suffering from addiction and PTSD, he found his passion. He has never looked back.
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Disclaimer: Does not guarantee specific treatment outcomes, as individual results may vary. Our services are not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis; please consult a qualified healthcare provider for such matters.
