Medical Detoxification

The Importance of Medical Detox

Medical detoxification is a pivotal step on the road to addiction recovery. Individuals with alcoholism or drug addiction are suffering from a disease – the body becomes physically dependent on alcohol and/or drugs and the brain becomes chemically dependent as well. The safest and most effective way to break this devastating cycle of addiction to drugs and alcohol is through a professionally and medically assisted detoxification program.

Medical detoxification, or detox, is the process of eliminating poisonous toxins from the body under medical supervision. Individuals may attempt to stop “cold turkey,” however, these attempts not only typically fail due to the dependency the body has developed for the drugs or alcohol, but can also pose dangerous health risks when done without proper medical supervision. Medical detox addresses these safety concerns and provides comfort from the common and potentially harmful withdrawal symptoms. Once detox begins, the severity of withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on the length and depth of alcohol or drug abuse and the individual’s drug history.

What is Detox?

Upon completion of medical detox, your body will begin to be cleansed of the poisonous toxins it had become dependent upon, leaving you physically and mentally stronger and better prepared for continued addiction treatment. Remember, detox is an important first step on the road to addiction recovery. After detox, it is highly recommended that you continue your addiction treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction.

Specialized Programs
In case the medical detoxification program is not what you are looking for, we also offer the following specialized programs:

• Dual Diagnosis
• Family Outreach Program
• Gender-Specific Program
• Professionals Program
• Alumni and Aftercare

Finding the Right Medical Detox Program

Selecting the best medical detoxification program is an important decision. Your privacy, safety, comfort, and recovery are top priorities during this critical first step on the road to addiction recovery. Because every individual is unique, a medical detox that is tailored to your individual needs and supported by a highly trained medical staff will allow for the best outcome.

In your search for comprehensive addiction treatment centers, you may find that not all centers offer on-site detox programs. Further, some addiction treatment centers do not provide dual diagnosis and long term drug rehabilitation after detox is completed. It is equally important to research the medical and clinical staff at an addiction treatment center, as they will be working with you and your family from medical detox to drug and alcohol rehab, through treatment of mental health issues, and throughout your journey to sober living.

Professional Medical Detox With The Florida House Experience

The Florida House Experience is more than just an ordinary addiction treatment center. We are an all-inclusive residential addiction treatment center and sober living community. It is our philosophy to provide a complete continuum of quality long term care beginning with medical detox and extending through your journey to sobriety. Our state-of-the-art medically supervised detox program is managed by a sophisticated cadre of clinical and medical professionals who will tailor your detox program to your individual needs and provide you with the tools and resources you need to effectively combat your chemical dependency, and manage your withdrawal symptoms in a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment.

Your length of stay in drug or alcohol detox will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the medical staff, and is generally dependent on age, depth of drug addiction or alcoholism, drug history, and other possible medical conditions. Detoxification is a 24-hour regimen requiring strict adherence and personal attention and your health and safety will always be our top priority. We understand that this process can be a time filled with anxiety, fear, and depression.

The dedicated and compassionate staff works around the clock during your medical detox treatment to guide you safely and effectively through detox, ensuring you are best equipped to begin the next phase of addiction treatment, rehabilitation. Once detox is behind you, The Florida House Experience team seamlessly begins to provide the specialized treatment you need to reach for sobriety.

As a member of our ‘Florida House Family,’ you will receive the best individualized detoxification, addiction treatment and rehabilitation services, as well as a solid support network necessary for the physical, emotional, and psychological recovery from the disease of addiction. Our CEO is a – RN, BSN, CAP, and continues to dedicate his life to enhancing comprehensive addiction treatment. As a recovering addict himself, he is relentless in his determination and focus on helping others succeed through The Florida House Experience’s effective monitoring of the medical detox that is provided for you.

The Florida House Experience is licensed by the State of Florida’s Department of Children and Families and CARF accredited. As you enter the detoxification program tailored for you and begin drug or alcohol rehabilitation with us, you will learn of the many advantages our ‘Florida House Family’ will bring.

Florida residents and out of state residents are welcome to take advantage of detox and addiction treatment at The Florida House Experience. Please contact our highly qualified and caring counselors NOW at 1-866-421-6242 to see how we can help you. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer your questions and concerns and help you begin your journey to recovery.