Medical Detox For Drug & Alcohol Addiction
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Each patient’s path to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a highly personal journey and will be unique to each patient. At Ascendant, we believe those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder should be given the opportunity to detox and recover with dignity and comfort.
Drug and alcohol addiction takes a toll on one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual state. Successful recovery begins in a safe and judgment-free space to begin to heal the mind, the body, and the soul. Attending a medically-assisted or monitored inpatient detox is the critical first step in safe addiction recovery.
The natural process of detox and withdrawal can be dangerous, both biologically and mentally. Depending on the substance in question, it can even be fatal. For patient safety and wellbeing, it’s vitally important that drug or alcohol detox is not attempted alone but in a safe and supervised detox facility.
If you or a loved one is looking for one of the premier medical detox centers NYC has to offer, you’re in the right place.
We offer safe and medically-supervised drug and alcohol detox in a tranquil and private setting at our Detox Center in NYC. All of our detox programs are led by an experienced, compassionate team of addiction specialists with 24/7 care.
Our Client Testimonials
I had an amazing stay here at Ascendant. Thank you so much to all of the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure you always felt welcomed, included, and accommodated at all times. I was in a very dark place before entering treatment and I felt that this place did a great job of bringing me up and showing me what a great life you can have in sobriety!
Ryan
5There are not enough words to say how grateful I am that I found this place. It’s sounds cliché but it honestly saved my life. The staff is out of this world. Nice, compassionate, empathetic, smart, helpful and so much more. In the darkest time of my life they were a much needed guiding light. I will forever be indebted to everyone that helped me on my journey. Keep up the great work!!!
Diego Arriola
5My experience at ascendant thus far has been nothing but positive. The staff are all knowledgeable, sensitive, and responsive. The medical treatment has been top notch and my health has improved measurable day by day. The facility is comfortable with pleasant rooms and clean and efficient bathrooms. Snacks and drinks are provided all day and meals are ordered in from local restaurants. Ascendant is a good place to recover safely and comfortably.
Blaise Bace
5Ascendent has been my saving grace. The care I received is beyond the average care center. I rank them the best in NYC. It's individualize, structured, therapeutic and physically treatment center base like a high end spa. The staff are all so sweet, they understand and hold space to heal and thrive. The clean, zen like environment also help me feel so special. This place is the only place I'd recommend getting excellent detox/recovery care.
Mel Gibbs
5As someone in recovery and a professional in the field, I can say without hesitation that Ascendant NY offers the best clinical and luxury treatment experience in the tri-state area. Their program is rigorous and requires a true commitment—one that asks you to disconnect from outside noise and focus entirely on your healing. But the investment in yourself is absolutely worth it. Give yourself the chance you deserve and reach out to them.
Max Smith
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What Is Medically-Assisted Inpatient Detox?
Due to the dangerous and potentially fatal nature of detox and withdrawal symptoms, it is not recommended that patients attempt to detox at home or on their own. Medical detox centers provide a safe space with constant monitoring to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the detox process.
Before detox begins, patients will undergo a comprehensive assessment that considers the overall health of the whole person. Physical, mental, and spiritual health are all evaluated to gain necessary insights into the patient’s current state and substance abuse history.
Once they are admitted, patients are monitored at all times. From regular scheduled assessments to 24/7 attentive nursing, patients are compassionately cared for from the moment they enter our medical detox facility until they’re ready to move to the next stage of their recovery. This ensures withdrawal symptoms are properly treated and that the patient’s safety and comfort are maintained.
What Is Medical Detox?
Once detox begins, the patient will be prescribed helpful and safe medications that alleviate the more severe symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal. The patient is constantly monitored for stability and comfort while the body expels the harmful toxins.
Depending on the patient’s health and substance use, the medications used will vary. Some may accelerate the detox process, while others serve as symptom management. Our assisted medical detoxification program allows patients to get sober as comfortably as possible with dignity and discretion
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Detox For Drug & Alcohol Addiction
The typical timeframe for finishing a drug or alcohol medical detoxification program is between 3 and 10 days; however, how long it will actually take is determined largely by what type of substance you use, as well as how long and how much you have been using. Alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids have been shown to cause a much more intense withdrawal, which may cause a person to need to remain in a medically monitored setting for an extended period of time while detoxing from those drugs.
Detoxification through a medical facility is not something each and every individual will require; however, if you are withdrawing from a substance that can cause dangerous and/or potentially life-threatening withdrawal (i.e., alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and a few other types of prescription medications), then a medically monitored environment is very important to ensure safety and stability.
At-home detox may be successful in certain situations; however, at-home detox is not recommended for many substances, particularly alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Withdrawal symptoms can become severe or unpredictable without medical supervision. A professional detox program provides 24/7 monitoring, medical support, and medications if needed to help ensure safety and comfort during the withdrawal process.
In many cases, yes. Most insurance policies cover the cost of detoxification services as well as many of the treatment services available to an individual after detox. Each plan may have different coverage limits based on the individual’s insurance policy, deductible, and the provider’s network. Before starting any medical detoxification process, individuals should verify their insurance coverage to find out exactly what their benefits entitle them to and also the expected out-of-pocket expenses associated with their insurance plan.
Detoxification alone does not treat addiction. Following the completion of detoxification, individuals are typically encouraged to continue treatment through programs such as residential rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, or ongoing therapy to further understand addictive behaviors and support long-term recovery.
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