Nearly 19% of adults in West Virginia had a substance use disorder in 2022.
Some of them would go on to seek treatment and transform their lives for the better. Others would remain in the throes of addiction, stuck in a toxic cycle.
If you fall into the latter group, there’s no shame in it. Substance use disorders are hard to manage, especially without the proper support. No matter where you are in your relationship with substances, it’s not too late for you to find recovery. It’s not out of reach, either. You can do this, and you don‘t have to do it alone.
The first step is medical detox with Hope for Tomorrow.
Withdrawal is one of the biggest reasons people return to substance use after trying to stop. Alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines all have withdrawal symptoms that are challenging, and in some cases, dangerous. Anyone addicted to these substances could benefit from medical detox with Hope for Tomorrow.
No matter the substance you need medical detox for, you will be in the care of skilled medical professionals who will monitor you and help you manage your symptoms. They’ll ensure you make it through the withdrawal process safely, and as smoothly as possible. They’ll also be on call for anything you need during this first step in your recovery journey.
The medications used in your detox program will depend on your unique needs and the opinions of our experienced staff. If you’re in detox for a fentanyl use disorder, a commonly used medication is buprenorphine. You also might receive over the counter medications to manage withdrawal symptoms. This varies based on each person. Some people don’t need medication during detox at all.
After your detox program is complete, you’ll have the option to transition to another one of our programs.
Maybe residential treatment will be the best fit for you. You’ll focus on your recovery full-time, living in a safe and supportive environment while you participate in different therapies and counseling that will empower you to get to the root of your substance use disorder.
Outpatient programs are also a great option. These programs require less of a time commitment and can be adapted to your schedule, giving you space to tend to your responsibilities and apply what you learn in treatment to your regular life right away.
Hope for Tomorrow is proud to accept all major insurance policies, including Medicaid of WV. We want treatment to be accessible to as many people as possible, so if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our administrative staff are experts on this topic, and can walk you through the verification process and anything else you might need.
During medical detox, you’ll stay in a facility. Medical staff will attend to you, ensuring you stay healthy and safe during the withdrawal process, regardless of the substance. You might receive medications to manage symptoms, but you’ll definitely receive expert-level, 24/7 care.
If you experience withdrawal symptoms from a substance, you could benefit from medical detox. It’s the first step on the journey to recovery for many people, because it ensures the substance leaves your system safely and effectively. It sets you up for the rest of the healing process.
In some cases, medical detox isn’t required, but we highly recommend it to ensure your safety and increase your chances of achieving long-term recovery.
Medical detox is often helpful for alcohol withdrawal, which includes symptoms like headaches, shakiness, nausea, and sweating. In more serious cases, people can experience delirium tremens, a dangerous condition causing seizures and hallucinations. Medical detox would ensure you’re well cared for and safe in the event of any symptoms you might experience.
Opioid withdrawal can also be severe, and call for medical detox. While not life threatening, this substance’s withdrawal includes painful flu-like symptoms that can be best managed under the supervision of medical professionals.
If you’re experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal, you’ll benefit from medical detox, too. Benzo withdrawal can be frightening and dangerous, but during medical detox, professionals will help you safely taper off your medication. You’ll have all the support you need to make it through the symptoms safely.
While stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine can also come with troubling withdrawal symptoms, medical detox isn’t required. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek treatment for a stimulant use disorder! It just means your first step will likely be a residential program, where you’ll still receive constant, compassionate care.
Medical detox comes with many benefits. Here are a few:
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey to recovery? Hope for Tomorrow’s medical detox program can help, and we’re excited for you to get started.
Located in West Virginia, Hope for Tomorrow provides addiction treatment services to everyone in need. If you’re a veteran, pregnant woman, someone with additional medical conditions, or someone in between – we’re here for you and your recovery. Give us a call at 877-679-8162 for more on what we can do for you.
Treatment today for a brighter tomorrow.
How long does medical detox take?
Medical detox time varies for each person and each substance.
