Medical Withdrawl or "Detox"
Just as various drugs of abuse and alcohol differ in their effects, so too does the withdrawal from these drugs differ. This doesn't mean, however, that treatment needs to be a frightening or painful process. At Williamsburg Place and the William J. Farley Center, we recognize the need for effective treatment and know that the process can also be safe and comfortable for all residents. Medical withdrawal, which used to be referred to as "Detoxification" or "Detox" is a comprehensive, medically managed approach to managing the transition from physical dependence to abstinence.
Such treatment for healing the mind and body of drug dependency requires medical oversight, careful monitoring, medications and sometimes alternative approaches. Our medicated withdrawal protocols have a proven track record of providing the most comfortable treatment possible, while ensuring a safe transition from drug and alcohol use to early recovery. Our accelerated programs to overcome dependence are effective, thorough and don't skip any steps on the path toward comfortable sobriety. When you come to our center you will immediately see the welcoming,comforting, nature of our environment, your home away from home while you get better.
Medicated withdrawal begins the process of safely, comfortably, and quickly freeing intoxicants from the body, and is frequently required when people begin their journey in recovery. Abruptly discontinuing some drugs can be damaging to the brain, and/or body, and in some cases specialized treatments are required to help the brain heal in early recovery. Each drug of addiction - be it alcohol, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs, "club drugs" or any of the other addictive chemicals of abuse - requires a specialized approach to medical withdrawal.
Medical withdrawal at Williamsburg Place involves one-on-one assessment by nurses and members of our medical team. Careful attention is paid to signs of intoxication and withdrawal, as well as potentially complicating medical or psychiatric conditions. Vital signs are measured as part of a comprehensive, holistic, initial and ongoing assessment of the withdrawal process. Medications and other treatments are administered for comfort and safety, and patients complete the "detox" process as rapidly as possible.
Because everyone is different, complications can occur. That's why it's helpful to have a medical staff that is trained in managing complicated withdrawal,as well as medical and psychiatric concerns. The medical staff at the Williamsburg Place has managed thousands of "detoxes" from many different intoxicants.
Please contact Williamsburg Place today if you or someone you love is in need of accelerated detoxification and rehabilitation from drugs and/or alcohol.
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