Los Angeles Detox: What to Expect
How Does Los Angeles Detox Work?
Novo Detox in Los Angeles, California offers comprehensive residential medical detox and rehab for a wide range of drug and alcohol addictions. Attending Los Angeles detox for drug and alcohol addiction will require staying at the treatment facility for the duration of the program. Detox programs focus on treating withdrawal symptoms and cravings to ensure the safety and success of individuals attempting to rid their bodies of drugs and alcohol. Attempting to detox on your own will likely fail and can be dangerous. Medical detox at Novo Detox will provide 24/7 medical care and medication-assisted treatment to help you through withdrawal.
Upon admission, our medical team will conduct a thorough physical and psychological evaluation, including Bio-Genetic testing, to create a personalized treatment plan. Bio-Genetic testing uses your own DNA to select the most effective drug and dosages based on your body’s ability to metabolize medication. Once you are checked into one of our private or semi-private luxury residences, our medical team will monitor your vitals around the clock and administer medications when withdrawals and cravings arise. Medical detox at Novo takes place in a non-hospital setting to ease some of the stress and anxiety associated with detoxing.
While we use various FDA-approved medications to treat withdrawal symptoms, our medical detox program uses conventional treatment methods. Our detox and rehab programs include holistic therapies such as yoga, meditation, and detox massages to heal the body, mind, and spirit. You can also enjoy healthy, organic, and nutritional meals freshly made in-house by our private chef as part of your nutritional counseling. We also include fresh vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies to aid in the body’s natural recovery. Part of your treatment will also include some forms of individual and group therapy to help you go through the emotional and psychological issues of withdrawal.
How Long Does Detox Last?
Los Angeles detox programs are individualized and will vary in length. The average length of stay in detox can range from three to 10 days. Several factors will influence how long it takes your body to detox, including the length of addiction, the severity of addiction, overall health, type of substance(s) used, age, sex, and the presence of co-occurring disorders. You can expect withdrawal symptoms to arise within hours from the last dose or drink and peak 2 to 3 days later, after which you will begin to feel better. Occasionally, some people will experience mild, lingering withdrawal symptoms for weeks or months later, referred to as post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS).
Novo Detox customized care uses your unique constitution to assist our medical team in determining if you are a rapid, normal, or poor metabolizer based on our Bio-Genetic testing. We can determine which medications are most effective for your detox based on your genetically inherited and acquired variations. We use holistic therapies to ease the withdrawal process and help your body detox more quickly. Using nutritional therapy, acupuncture, and herbology, we can harness the body’s self-healing capabilities for more effective detoxification of drugs and alcohol.
Examples of Common Withdrawal Symptoms
When a person regularly drinks or consumes certain drugs, their brain will adjust to the presence of these substances and eventually develop physical dependence. When the individual attempts to stop using or significantly reduce the amount used, they will develop withdrawal symptoms as a response. As the body attempts to readjust itself to functioning without the substances, it can result in severe brain chemistry disruptions and significant mental and physical health effects. Withdrawal symptoms will vary depending on the type of substances used which may be severely uncomfortable, painful, and even dangerous. Symptom intensity can also vary depending on the longevity and severity of the addiction.
Typically, withdrawal symptoms are the opposite of what the person experienced while on the substance. For example, stimulants will cause euphoria and increased energy so withdrawals may lead to fatigue to depression. Sedatives, which cause relaxation and pleasure, will result in withdrawals related to an overexcited nervous system including symptoms of anxiety and insomnia.
Common withdrawal symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Sweating
- Trembling and tremors
- Changes in appetite
- Muscle aches, pain, or soreness
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Irritability and agitation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion
- Paranoia
- InsomniaSeizures
- Dilated pupils
Addiction Treatment After Los Angeles Detox
While drug and alcohol detox is an important part of addiction treatment, it is only the first step in recovery. It is often not enough for long-term recovery goals. Addiction affects a person physically, mentally, and behaviorally and drug detox only treats the physical aspects of substance use disorders.
For an individual to be successful in long-term recovery, they must take part in comprehensive treatment programs that will address all aspects of addiction that have affected them. A multilevel approach to care often provides the best chance at sustainable, long-term sobriety. Residential inpatient rehab is often the best next step after drug and alcohol detox followed by outpatient treatment programs including a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP).
Drug and alcohol rehab begins with a thorough clinical assessment to determine your addiction recovery needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Your treatment plan will include short and long-term recovery goals, activities, or steps needed to achieve those goals and may even include a timeframe for achieving your goals. Treatment plans may also lay out what is needed to achieve and maintain sobriety and may change over time as you progress through treatment.
Drug and alcohol rehab at Novo Detox will be made up of several types of addiction therapies to address underlying issues and heal the body, mind, and spirit from the effects of substance abuse. Which types of treatment you will need depends on your unique case. Some addiction therapies and services you can expect at Novo Detox include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Life and Social Skills
- Nutritional health and wellness groups
- Creative healing
- Denial management
- Relapse prevention
- Goal setting and obtaining
- 12 Step Programming
- Aftercare planning
- Anger management
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Individualized therapy and treatment planning
- One-on-one therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Cognitive restructuring
Begin Your Recovery Journey Today
If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, there is no better day to begin your recovery journey than today. Addiction is a progressive disease; the longer you wait for treatment, the worse it will get. Feeling apprehensive about stopping drug and alcohol use is normal, especially concerning going through painful, uncomfortable, and dangerous withdrawal symptoms. However, with Novo Detox, you can go through the withdrawal process more easily and comfortably at your non-hospital setting treatment center which offers around-the-clock care, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic therapies.
Please contact us at (844) 834-1777 to discuss your case and determine if medical detox is right for you. Novo Detox offers quick admission into detox and rehab by working 24/7 and providing same-day admissions. Your call is always confidential, and we can verify your insurance to find out if some or all of your rehab expenses may be covered. Our advisors can answer any questions you may have and get you started on the admissions process if you are ready to take the first step in recovery.
