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For clients at the beginning of their recovery journey, or indeed anyone needing to get sober, detox is the logical first step. Following evaluations, doctors will work with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that will see them through this phase of recovery. Detox may last anywhere between a few days, to a week or more, depending on the severity of the addiction.

During detox, clients benefit from round-the-clock medical supervision and are made as comfortable as possible as they ride out the process. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is often used here as a form of replacement therapy, with the medicines prescribed working in a similar way to the substances clients were misusing. Still, safer and without the ‘up’ they bring. Just some of the FDA-approved meds clients may be issued include buprenorphine, methadone, and Suboxone. All are known for being effective in helping reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and making the process more manageable on the whole.

Over time, clients may be put on tapering schedules, to gradually reduce the dosage of their MAT over several weeks so they don’t develop a dependency. Stopping them cold turkey can have its own complications, and staff are committed to keeping clients safe throughout the recovery process.

While in detox, clients are encouraged to rest and sleep as much as possible to give their bodies the best possible chance to recover and heal, particularly if they’re experiencing insomnia as one of their withdrawal symptoms. Activities and practices like meditation and mindfulness are also encouraged during this time to help calm the nervous system.

Once clients have completed the detox process, they may be transitioned to residential treatment, where they will engage in therapy, and other proven treatment methods to continue their recovery journey.

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