Beating an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a challenging process.
That’s why it’s important to make sure you get started on the right foot with a healthy, comfortable detox. Doing so can set the stage for your success in rehab.
Maverick Behavioral Health makes detox easier to get through. Here’s a closer look at the service, how it can help your recovery process, and what to expect while completing your detox.
What Is Detox?
Detox is the first step of recovery. When you use illicit substances, the body becomes dependent on them. Part of getting clean is fixing that dependency. To do this, the body must first clear out all traces of the illicit substances from its systems. This process is called detoxing.
Your body has to finish detoxing before you can begin addressing the psychology of your addiction in rehab. However, detox can be a time of intense withdrawal symptoms and cravings. That’s why addiction specialists often recommend medical detox.
This just means completing your detox in a medical facility instead of on your own. That’s the service we offer at Maverick Behavioral Health. It’s worth considering — especially if your addiction is severe.
Detoxing can be dangerous and even life-threatening in certain situations. With medical detox, you get skilled medical professionals watching over you at every stage of the journey. This keeps you safe, even if you experience dangerous symptoms.
What Will Detox Be Like?
You should expect to go through withdrawal symptoms and cravings during detox. These usually peak within 24 to 72 hours of your last use. However, the timeline will depend on the substances you’ve been using and how much you’ve been consuming, among other factors.
Symptoms can include:
- Headaches and nausea
- Chills and sweating
- Body aches
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness and hallucinations
- Serious medical issues
If you detox at Maverick’s facility, you won’t have to worry about anything but getting through the process. We’ll handle all of your living needs and watch over you so you can stay comfortable and focus on healing.
Do I Really Need Medical Detox?
This is one of the most common questions we get about detoxing. The answer is that it depends. You may or may not need to complete your detox in a medical facility, depending on your background and the nature of your addiction.
For example, if you have a mild addiction to cocaine, withdrawal symptoms, and cravings may not be especially severe. This could make it safe to detox at home, which could be more comfortable for you.
However, if you have a severe addiction to heroin, detoxing at home would be dangerous. You could experience a life-threatening emergency situation or other serious symptoms.
Even if you don’t have a severe addiction, medical detox could still be the right choice. It keeps you inside of a treatment center during the time when peak cravings arrive. That can keep you from relapsing and get you through to rehab.
Ultimately, we end up recommending medical detox to most patients. It’s safer and increases your chances of long-term recovery success. But there are some situations where it’s okay to detox at home. You can contact us directly to see if that’s a viable option for you.
Does Maverick Use Medication During Detox?
We sometimes prescribe medication to patients in detox. It can be a helpful tool for reducing cravings and minimizing withdrawal symptoms. However, medication is only a fit for patients with certain kinds of addictions, like people with opioid and heroin withdrawal.
You should also know that you have a lot of say in whether we prescribe medication or not. Just because we think it could be useful doesn’t mean you have to take it if you’re concerned about swapping one addiction for another.
What Happens After Detox?
Detox is an essential part of recovery, but it’s not the only step. Patients generally move directly from detoxing into whatever form of care their team has recommended. This could be inpatient or outpatient rehab, based on your needs.
For example, many patients who go through detox with Maverick end up moving into our long-term care center directly. They stay there for one to three months, receive various forms of addiction treatment, and then return home to their families or move into our sober living facility.
Other patients go back home after completing detox. They return to us during the day for intensive outpatient programs. These provide the same treatments you’d get from inpatient care but allow you to go home and sleep in your own bed at night.
The best option for you will depend on factors like your home environment, employment concerns, and addiction. You can get in touch with our team for a personalized recommendation if you’re unsure about what to do after detox.
How Much Does Medical Detox Cost?
The price of medical detox will vary based on a few factors. One is how long you need to stay in our facility. Another is whether you have any insurance.
Maverick Behavioral Health accepts insurance from most major providers. Depending on your policy, you may be able to detox in our comfortable facility with minimal out-of-pocket expenses.
If you want a more concrete answer, reach out to one of our addiction specialists directly. They can take down your insurance information and call your provider to verify your coverage. You could have an exact quote on how much you’d pay out-of-pocket to detox with us in as little as a few hours.
Make Detoxing Easier with Maverick Behavioral Health
Overcoming addiction is challenging, so it’s important to start the journey the right way. Maverick makes that easier to do with Texas’ best detox experience. Our luxurious facility will keep you comfortable while your body prepares itself for the next phase of life.
There’s always a reason to delay seeking treatment. So, why make the same mistake today? You can take the first step toward a better tomorrow by reaching out today.
Talk to one of our addiction specialists to learn more about how we can help.
