Our Comfortable Medical Drug Detox Orange County

The Process of detoxing from Prescription Medications in Orange County

Phase 1 – When clients enter our prescription detox facility in Orange County, physicians perform a physical and psychological evaluation upon arrival. A biopsychosocial assessment (BPS) is performed. This assessment helps determine if any biological, psychological or social factors have contributed to the patient’s drug addiction.

Next, the patient and clinical team determine the types of treatment that will be most effective. Together they will develop a comprehensive detox plan for the duration of the patient’s stay with us.

Phase 2 – Our drug detox in Orange County’s top priority is the health and safety of our clients. Our job is to make the process of entering detox simple for the person seeking help. All of our medical detox facilities in Orange County are Incidental Medical Services (IMS) certified. We have medical physicians and certified nurses ready to assist patients through the entire process.

Our patients will receive daily assessments with a medical doctor. Assessments help determine any adjustments to medications and to monitor the overall well-being of each patient. Rehab clinicians work around the clock to monitor vital signs. This ensures patients are able to detox comfortably and safely.

Phase 3 – The length of someone’s stay in our drug detox program depends on multiple factors. Important factors include: frequency of use, amount of use, and how well the substance is being eliminated from the patient’s body.

Discharge from our detox level of inpatient treatment depends on the patient’s state of emotional and physical health. Our physicians and addiction professionals determine this on a case by case basis.

Our Orange County, California residential detox facilities offer a comfortable and relaxing environment located by the beach. Clients can expect around the clock staff, a gourmet personal chef, and a calming environment. This allows patients to focus on their health and healing from substance addiction.

Common Detox Withdrawal symptoms experienced in Opiate Detox in Orange County

Patients in opiate detox in Orange County may experience numerous withdrawal symptoms. This is dependent on which substances are being removed from their bodies. Because patients have been dependent on these drugs for so long, withdrawal can be difficult and even dangerous in certain cases. 

Symptoms and Side Effects include:

• Nausea
• Muscle pain
• Hot and cold flashes and sweats
• Headaches
• Increased paranoia
• Increased anxiety 
• Depression 

Withdrawal can lead to dangerous situations. Detox managed by medical doctors and healthcare professionals is highly recommended to ensure a safe and successful outcome. When someone’s body has been subjected to harmful substances for so long, the presence of drugs becomes a “normal” part of their bodily functions.

When an individual suddenly stops consuming that substance, the body no longer feels “normal” and will go into detox withdrawal. The intensity of symptoms can range from mild to moderate. The severity of symptoms depends on how long the patient has been on the drug, the type of drug, and if multiple drugs were used simultaneously.

Detox Medications 

Common medications used to assist with drug detox:

Taper Medications:

• Suboxone – this drug is often administered to help suppress cravings and normal withdrawal symptoms associated with those suffering from severe opiate addiction. 
• Valium – this Benzodiazepine is used to reduce anxiety often associated with detox from substances such as alcohol and opioids. Benzos are administered carefully because they can become addictive. 
• Lucemyra – this drug is often used to help reduce symptoms related to opioid withdrawal. 

Comfort Medication:

• Clonidine – this drug is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety such as sweating and abnormally fast heart rate.
• Hydroxyzine – classified as an antihistamine, this drug is often used to help with tension and anxiety associated with drug withdrawal. 
• Propranolol – similar to Clonidine, this drug is also used to reduce symptoms of tremors and irregular heartbeats. All of these physical symptoms are common for patients detoxing from opioids and other addictive drugs.