Where Are Orange County Detox Facilities Located?
Detox facilities in Southern California are located in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles County, and all of California. To ensure safety, your care will be performed in the in-patient medical unit where you will be under the care of experienced clinical staff. The average stay is 2 days but all care is individual and physician-directed.
What type of addictions does your service treat?
Orange County Detox treats patients suffering from many types of addictions. In addition to the following list, they treat many more addictions.
What makes Orange County Detox Facilities better than other Detox programs?
Many detox programs are done in outpatient centers that may discharge you to a hotel room after only a few hours in a recovery room. Under other types of programs, you will remain in the safety of a Joint Commission accredited hospital and will be under the constant care of experienced clinical staff until you are ready to be discharged from the hospital. In addition, the philosophy of their service is not single minded, but allows for a variety of approaches depending on:
- your individual health history
- the intensity of the addiction
- the intensity of the addiction
Some patients want to leave free of all drugs and medications. Some need ongoing medications such as pain maintenance levels of safer opiates, or narcotic antagonists which are designed to discourage future narcotic use (such as Suboxone or Naltrexone). Orange County Detox crafts individualized care plans to meet your needs.
What Are Drug & Alcohol Interventions?
How effective are Orange County Detox Facilities?
Some detox facilities in Orange County can say 90-100% of patients will be satisfied at the end of the withdrawal and will look back and be willing to state that comfort and safety were obtained in almost all cases.
Detox is the first step in your recovery. Most people need ongoing support after detox through counselors, community groups, and/or medical care (which may include medications) from a physician. Every recovery is individual and at many Orange County detox facilities, they will work with you to craft a detox plan that best fits your long term recovery plan.
What is the long term success rate of detox programs in Orange County?
The effectiveness of any Detoxification is determined by not only withdrawal experience, but also the post withdrawal therapy with a licensed Orange County therapist.
For patient addicted to opiates, long-term medication support therapy can be very useful, The difference at one year can be as much as a 60% increase in maintenance of sobriety. Post-detox patients using naloxone with buprenorphine (Suboxone) in an appropriately monitored program average 60-70% free of their original addictive substance after one year. Post-detox patients using Naltexone in an appropriately monitored program average 40-60% free of their original addictive substance after one year.
Will I be placed under anesthesia?
No, the properly licensed Orange County detox centers have developed a process of detoxing their patients without subjecting them to the dangers of anesthesia. Some of their methods work by administering medications either orally or through an IV in a controlled relaxing environment. No anesthesia is required.
How will I feel during the detox process at the Orange County facilities?
Most patients experience very little to no side effects. However, some patients experience muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. You will be given medications to treat these symptoms if they occur. Beware of any program that claims to be totally pain free. As with any medical process there is always potential for discomfort, and this one is no different.
Are there any reasons that my detox may be cancelled after I have already arrived?
Cancellations are rare. However, there are situations where this may occur. On your first day you may undergo a thorough physical exam which may include blood work, EKG, and cardiac studies if needed. If any significant underlying health issues are found, your detox may be cancelled. If the information you have provided to the Nurse Coordinator prior to your arrival is accurate, cancellation will be very unlikely.
Am I expected to take Suboxone after Detoxing?
As opposed to other programs that have a single method for the patient to be drug and alcohol free upon discharge, many newer Orange County detox centers consider all options that are part of the standard of care for substance abuse medicine to be available for our patients. Therefore, if Suboxone is appropriate for your individual needs, you will receive Suboxone at their facility and they will provide resources for you to continue this medication at home if necessary. If the patient does not want Suboxone, it is not necessary. The withdrawal process can safely be accomplished without this medication. The main determinants for long-term success as previously mentioned do have statistical connections to medications such as Suboxone.
What do I do to help control my cravings once I return home from detox?
There are a variety of support medications which can be offered depending upon the individual needs and individual circumstances.
Naltrexone is one of these medications and has been found to be effective in suppressing long-term urges for returning to the substance you may have been abusing. It appears to be affective in avoiding crossover addiction to alcohol, therefore, may be, despite its physiology, used for both opiates and long-term sobriety from alcohol. Naltrexone is available in the following forms:
- Daily oral
- Once a month injectable maintenance treatment
As previously mentioned, Naltrexone is associated with better long-term outcomes in terms of sobriety. The medication is most effective when given as part of a long-term maintenance program including group therapy,12-step programs, and if appropriate long-term psychotherapy.
The Orange County Detox coordinator will assist you with setting up the initial appointment with a counselor in your community. It is highly recommended that you seek counseling to ensure success. If you do not wish to go to counseling in your community, the Orange County detox center can help you connect with a phone counselor.
Is there financing available for Orange County detox centers?
Often, the answer is yes. Financing can often be arranged through Care Credit, a third party creditor. You can begin an application by calling them directly.
Will I experience withdrawal symptoms?
Withdrawal symptoms are one of the largest challenges facing patients struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Many patients still experience muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, but to a far lesser extent than other drug and alcohol treatment programs. Beware of any program that is telling you that their program is totally pain free.
How long should I plan to stay at an Orange County detox facility?
The average stay is 2 days but all care is individual and physician directed, so results vary.
