Our Sub-Acute Drug Detox Center
What is Sub-acute Drug Detox?
Before a person can begin their journey on the road to long-term recovery, they must cleanse their body of all intoxicating substances at a dedicated, professional drug detox center, such as The Discovery House in Los Angeles, California. Drug detox can be dangerous, so it’s best to be taken care of with the utmost care and urgency at a professional drug detox center.
How Long is the Drug Addiction Detoxification Process?
The scale of the individual’s dependency and the length of time they have been dependent on drugs or alcohol will determine the extent of detox and what additional assistance will be needed. The Discovery House detox center is fully equipped to help residents through the sub-acute detox phase of recovery, residential treatment, and outpatient addiction treatment programs.
Side Effects of Sub-Acute Drug Detox
People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and need to undergo detox are at risk for a plethora of intense and sometimes life-threatening symptoms.
Medical and Physical
- Tremor
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Palpitations
- Racing heart
- Hypertension
- Muscle tension
- Difficulty breathing
- Tightness in the chest
Emotional and Psychological
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Depression
- Restlessness
- Social isolation
- Poor concentration
Drug Addiction Detoxification Process
Our years of experience with sub-acute drug addiction detox have provided us with extensive knowledge of the many possible side effects that occur during this drug detoxification process. Nutrition and time to recover are provided in our detox and long-term treatment centers for addiction as needed to make this transition as comfortable as possible. The Discovery House staff and residents combine to make an unparalleled support system for those who require a sub-acute detox.
Stage One of Detox
As with any drug addiction detoxification process, healthy substitutes need to replace the harmful ones in the body. The team at our detox centers develop a nutrition plan to help each resident on their road to a healthy lifestyle. As the body begins to take in the nutrition and expel the harmful toxins, cravings will lessen, and our focus can turn to solutions for the biological, psychological, mental and spiritual recovery.
Stage Two of Detox
As sub-acute detox is complete, the staff at The Discovery House slowly transitions the individual into the residential therapy and inpatient programs that will help them recover fully. We help address the resident’s underlying issues and use proven methods to help them learn how to manage stress and the temptation to use again. The programs at our detox center are designed to provide our residents the tools to achieve life-long sobriety and create new lives filled with meaning, purpose, fulfillment and a sense of belonging, to maintain their sobriety after leaving our luxury detox center. The outpatient rehab program at The Discovery House provides further support to residents as they return home and work to prevent relapse.
Do Not Try to Detox at Home
As with any severe disease or condition, when detoxing from drugs or alcohol it should be done under the care and supervision of a medically trained professional. The health of someone in detox is at high risk for many different complications; some are even life-threatening. Being supported by a team of trained addiction professionals, doctors, and therapists at a detox center ensures safety, stability, and as much comfort as possible throughout the drug detoxification process.
Finding Help at a Drug Detox Center
Safety is our top priority. Under the close supervision of our qualified staff and in the comfort of our private, home-like sub-acute drug detox center, admits will be given the time and space to work through this drug detoxification process with the highest level of respect and dignity.
Don’t struggle alone. If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of drug detox, contact us via our form or by calling 818.452.1676 for more information about how our drug detox center can help you overcome addiction.