Though the exact nature of detox experiences vary between individuals, when your loved one attends a center for addiction treatment, they will likely go through three stages:
Evaluation
First, the medical team performs a complete medical and mental health assessment, including tests to identify drugs in the body. All of this information helps the staff establish a course of action and which medications, if any, they need to give a member.
Stabilization
Stabilizing means returning a member to sobriety comfortably. The goal is to make the process as comfortable as possible. There are several ways your team can achieve this:
- administering medications, if necessary
- a variety of psychosocial interventions
- working with other loved ones to help motivate the member
Additionally, staff will introduce members to the treatment plan and help them understand what to expect.