Addiction is a chronic medical condition that affects all areas of a person’s life, from their interpersonal relationships to their ability to show up and excel in their professional lives. Because addiction is a multi-pronged disease — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual in nature — an integrated approach to treatment is almost always the most effective.
In many cases, a treatment program will begin with a short stay in an inpatient detox center, where your loved one will undergo a safe and comfortable drug or alcohol withdrawal in a closely monitored setting.
Why is Medical Detox so Important?
If your loved one has been consistently using chemical substances for longer than several weeks, we recommend they begin their personal journey of addiction recovery with a short stay in a medical detox center. The withdrawal process can be unpredictable, and is liable to result in serious complications when left untreated. Withdrawal symptoms are often physical and psychological in nature.
When your loved one is checked into a medically monitored detox program, they are given the opportunity to undergo drug and/or alcohol withdrawal in a safe, supportive environment with access to around-the-clock care. Symptoms will be effectively treated as soon as they develop by a team of licensed medical professionals.
At medical detox centers like Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, client comfort is consistently prioritized. Not only does detoxing in a designated center provide your loved one with a safe and comfortable withdrawal experience, but a solid foundation will be laid ensuring continued success in sobriety.
Creating an Aftercare Plan for Your Loved One
While your loved one is in detox they will work closely with a clinical team, which includes a primary therapist, a case manager, and any nurses or medical doctors who have been overseeing physical withdrawal symptoms. The clinical team will devise a personalized aftercare plan before your loved one is discharged. This plan will include a transition into the next appropriate level of clinical care, whether that is inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, or outpatient treatment.
To learn more about choosing a treatment program that is right for your loved one, refer to our informational article HERE. Contact us at any time for more information on helping your loved one begin their personal recovery journey.
