Medical Detoxification

A First Step
Often, before one can truly begin the recovery process, a patient needs detoxification to remove alcohol and/or drugs from the body.

Monitored by Health-care Professionals
Patients in the detox program at Cornerstone are monitored 24 hours a day by registered, licensed nurses and clinical staff with oversight from our physician, a specialist in addiction medicine, along with our in-house psychologist.

Our physician evaluates each patient and determines a prescription regimen which makes the detoxification process easier and safer.   Together, our experienced health-care staff ensures that everyone’s individual detoxification program is handled in a safe, controlled environment. 

Length of Stay
While the length of one’s stay in the detox program depends on several factors (i.e. the chemical being withdrawn, quantity used, physical condition), the average stay in this program is three days.

How do I know if Medical Detoxification is needed?

• Have you had withdrawal symptoms before?
• Have you tried on your own to stop drinking and/or using drugs before and failed?
• Does your home environment hinder you from outpatient detox?
• Do you have a serious medical condition?
• Do you have an extremely high tolerance for mood-altering chemicals?
• Are you a threat to yourself or others while under the influence?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, medical detox is necessary.

For further information, please contact us at 800-684-6614, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.