Top Rated Drug Detox Program in Atlanta

Top Rated Drug Detox Program in Atlanta

Novo Detox offers Atlanta residents a  drug detox program centered around each patient’s unique needs. You will be provided with an individualized treatment plan that will support you in safely overcoming your drug addiction through comprehensive treatment methods. Your safety is our top priority, and our team will be alongside you as you put your substance abuse in your past and embrace your future in addiction recovery. Through our whole-person integrated approach to healing, you will be provided with a detox program that will support you in healing from the impacts of addiction within your body, mind, and spirit.

What Is Detox Like?

Drug detox is the necessary first step in a substance abuser’s recovery journey. To begin the process of healing from your addictive behaviors, it is important that you rid your body and mind of any harmful toxins and influences of drugs. Drug detox provides patients with a safe environment to end their use of substances and restore their physical and psychological health to a stable, healthy functioning state. As you go through drug detox, your body will begin to adjust to functioning without drugs, which can result in withdrawal symptoms. While you are residing within a drug detox program, you will have the ongoing support and supervision of medical professionals and addiction therapists that will assist you in safely and effectively overcoming any withdrawal symptoms with ease and comfort. Our team will ensure your safety is the highest priority throughout your detox process and empower you to continue with your recovery within a drug rehab program. 

What to Expect During Drug Detox?

Once you begin your drug detox program, you will be offered a treatment plan and schedule that is centered around your specific needs for healing and growth. Our team will take the time to get to know you and your specific history of substance abuse to establish a personalized treatment plan that will support you in safely overcoming your drug addiction. While you are in drug detox, you will reside within our recovery center and have ongoing supervision and support from our team of medical professionals and addiction therapists who will monitor your progress in detox. As you experience withdrawal symptoms, you will be provided with leading evidence-based therapy methods including medication-assisted treatment that will work to mitigate the severity of any withdrawal symptoms and reduce any drug cravings allowing you to remain focused on your overarching goals for addiction recovery.

Symptoms of Detox by Drug Type

Drugs come in different forms whether they be illicit or prescription drugs. Each drug produces specific impacts and when someone quits drugs, they will experience withdrawal symptoms that are unique to that substance.  Withdrawal symptoms will vary and range in severity levels which will need specific treatment methods and approaches to overcome the physical dependency and impacts of substance abuse safely.

Benzos

Benzodiazepines are prescription medication that is intended to support individuals in treating symptoms of anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or seizures. When used as directed, benzos can be an effective treatment option to mitigate the symptoms of these conditions, however, when a person begins abusing benzos and attempts to stop taking benzos, it can exacerbate the symptoms of your original co-occurring disorder. Common withdrawal symptoms from benzos can include: 

• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Visual or auditory hallucinations
• Aggression
• Hostility 
• Extreme mood swings
• The onset of panic attacks
• Hand or body tremors
• Seizures

Opioids (Heroin)

Opioid abuse including heroin abuse has the potential to create varying levels of withdrawal symptoms. Oftentimes, if a person engages in significant opioid abuse, it can create severe withdrawal symptoms that can be unpleasant and, sometimes, painful side effects. Heroin withdrawal symptoms should be treated by health care professionals who can provide specific treatment methods such as medication-assisted treatment that will help to ease the severity of withdrawal symptoms and reduce the onset of drug cravings. Opioid withdrawal can include the following symptoms or side effects: 

• Abdominal pains or stomach cramping 
• Challenges or changes with gastrointestinal functioning
• Severe and uncomfortable muscle or body aches
• Hand and body tremors
• Pains within your bones and joints
• Increased feelings or sensitivity to pain
• Flu-like symptoms

Stimulants (Cocaine, Meth etc)

Stimulants such as cocaine or meth will often have significant impacts on a person’s mental health while also having implications on a person’s physical health. When a person attempts to quit their use of cocaine or meth, there will be withdrawal symptoms that influence their physical or psychological health such as: 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Insomnia or changes in regular sleep patterns
• Paranoia
• Confusion 
• Delusions 
• Hallucinations
• Suicidal ideations or behaviors

Bath Salts

Bath salts have grown in popularity but are still fairly new to the illicit drug market, so the long-term impacts of this drug are still being discovered. What has been documented about this drug is its severe impacts on a person while under the influence, including physical and mental health implications. When someone quits their use of bath salts, they may experience the following withdrawal symptoms: 

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Self-harming behaviors such as self-mutilation
• Suicidal ideations or behaviors 
• Hyperthermia
• Catatonia means having the inability to respond or move normally
• Seizures

Marijuana

Marijuana is one of the most popular substances that is used among Americans today. There is commonly a misconception that marijuana does not create significant side effects or impacts. However, engaging in marijuana abuse can lead to a person having a physical and psychological dependency. When you quit your use of marijuana, you may experience the following withdrawal symptoms: 

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Extreme  mood swings 
• Stomach pains 
• Abdominal cramping 
• Hand or body tremors
• Elevated body temperature

DXM/Cough Syrup

Engaging in DXM or cough syrup abuse can significantly impact a person’s overall health and well-being. Long-term abuse of DXM/Cough syrup can lead to physical dependence and when a person quits their use of DXM/Cough syrup, they may experience the following withdrawal symptoms: 

• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• The onset of drastic  mood swings 
• Diarrhea
• Hallucinations

Ecstasy/Molly/MDMA

MDMA and ecstasy cause a person to feel extreme states of happiness, excitement, and euphoria. Once a person begins to quit their use of these drugs, their brain begins to try to regulate its mental health functioning leading to significant withdrawal symptoms that impact a person’s psychological health and physical health including: 

• Paranoia 
• Delirium 
• Confusion
• Memory loss 
• Extreme exhaustion
• Fatigue
• False sense of interpretations and delusions about interactions and observances with others 
• Significant mood changes ranging from extreme highs to depressive lows 
• Inability to concentrate or a “brain fog”

Fentanyl

Fentanyl has become a growing concern for Americans with the rising opioid epidemic. Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid that is stronger than other opioids while also causing you to feel similar effects as other opioids. Quitting your use of fentanyl will cause you to experience varying withdrawal symptoms ranging from mild to severe depending on your history of opioid abuse. Withdrawal symptoms that can occur from fentanyl are:  

• Stomach aches
• Abdominal cramping 
• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Diarrhea
• Severe aches and pains in within bones 
• Muscle and joint pains 
• Muscle weakness and, in some cases, deterioration 
• Irregular respiratory functioning

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens will influence a person’s thought process and mental state while under the influence. When you are no longer under the influence of hallucinogens, there is the possibility that a person will experience side effects and withdrawal symptoms that will impact your physical and psychological health including: 

• Flashbacks
• Disturbing memories
• Excessive sweating 
• Increased heart rate 
• Muscle stiffness or pains
• Seizures
• Convulsions

Oxycodone

Oxycodone is a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain or support someone after recovering from surgery. When a person abuses oxycodone, they will feel similar effects as illicit opioids, SImilarly, when you quit your use of oxycodone, you will experience similar withdrawal symptoms as illicit opioids. Oxycodone withdrawal symptoms can include the following: 

• Abnormal heart rate 
• Nausea or vomiting 
• Diarrhea
• Sweating 
• Severe headaches 
• Inability to concentrate 
• Muscle and body pains

Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs come in many forms to treat several physical, mental, and behavioral health conditions. When a person abuses prescription drugs, it can lead to physical and emotional dependence leading a person to become addicted to these substances. Once you quit your use of prescription drugs, a person may experience withdrawal symptoms such as: 

• Depression
• Anxiety 
• Panic attacks
• Insomnia or difficulty sleeping 
• Inability to regulate emotions
• Mood swings
• Hand or body tremors
• Seizures

Acute Detox

An acute detox program is intended to support patients that are experiencing a severe addiction to drugs or alcohol. When you have been engaging in long-term substance abuse, your body and brain become dependent on this substance to function throughout the day and once you attempt to quit your use of substances, it can create severe withdrawal symptoms. An acute detox will invite patients to move through our detox process and withdrawal symptoms with the ongoing 24/7 supervision of medical professionals. Patients in an acute detox are at a higher risk of experiencing serious or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. The ongoing supervision and treatment from healthcare professionals will ensure that you remain safe and comfortable throughout our detox program. Acute detox will invite patients to reside within a medical facility or medically supervised detox to complete the drug detox process. symptoms to mild, stable symptoms. An acute detox focuses on upholding the patient’s safety as you take the initial steps in your recovery journey.

Sub Acute Detox

A sub-acute detox is designed to support patients that are experiencing mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms. As patients are not at risk of experiencing life-threatening symptoms and exhibiting symptoms that can be maintained without medical support, patients will be able to stay at home or a sober living home while checking in with the treatment center throughout the week. When you attend the treatment center, your progress will be assessed by our medical team and addiction therapists to ensure that you have the support you need to move through the detox process safely.

Why Choose Novo Detox for Drug Detox?

Novo Detox is the leading choice for Atlanta residents who are ready to take the necessary steps to overcome drug addiction for good. Our luxury treatment center will provide exceptional addiction therapy methods and premier amenities that will help foster comfortability, personal growth, and healing. Our team is committed to your success in recovery and believes that each patient has the right to heal within an environment that believes in your innate worth and capability to live a sober, healthy lifestyle. Call one of our compassionate team members today to hear more about drug detox and rehab programs and begin your life-changing journey towards a new life in addiction recovery.