Also known as: Chemical dependency detox and residential treatment; Addiction detox and residential treatment; Alcoholism detox and residential treatment; Detoxification and residential substance abuse treatment
Detoxification (or detox) is the initial period of medical management aimed at helping a person who abuses alcohol or other drugs. Medications may be used to treat symptoms and prevent complications, such as seizures.
Detoxification is most successful when it takes place in a hospital-like setting, but it may also be done in an outpatient setting depending on the severity of the person's dependency and other medical problems. It usually includes mental health counseling with medical monitoring, supervision and support.
The Providence inpatient addiction treatment program combines evidence-based medical care with therapy based on motivational interviewing. The first step is a medically supervised detox from drugs and alcohol, followed by brief residential addiction treatment. These 14 days of 24-hour medically supervised care include detoxification and stabilization, group treatment, family treatment groups and case management by our exceptional staff.