In our goal to remove barriers between clients and access to care in their communities, we have expanded our substance use disorder recovery services! In October, we opened our new Residential Withdrawal Management Center in Whitehall, allowing us to provide even more support throughout individuals’ recovery journey. Join us in celebrating this expansion by learning how important secure detox and withdrawal management is during recovery.
What is Residential Withdrawal Management?
Residential withdrawal management is a type of inpatient substance use detox program, where individuals detox under 24/7 medical supervision in an environment that is more home-like rather than clinical. Residential programs provide a safe, structured environment tailored to supporting clients through the physical and emotional challenges of withdrawal. Our medical team is on-site to help individuals safely and comfortably detox from addictive substances, with around-the-clock care that addresses the often intense symptoms associated with withdrawal.
Residential, Inpatient, and Outpatient Detox: What’s the Difference?
In developing our program, we evaluated different detox models to provide a truly supportive experience. Here’s a breakdown of each type:
- Residential Detox: Offers 24/7 medical supervision in a comfortable, home-like environment rather than a clinical hospital setting.
- Inpatient Detox: Also provides 24/7 medical supervision, but in a hospital or clinical environment, with a focus on highly structured, medically intensive care.
- Outpatient Detox: Provides supervision through regular home visits, but requires individuals to self-monitor their symptoms between visits.
The Importance of Medical Supervision During Drug & Alcohol Detox
Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms
Discontinuing the use of any addictive substance can be strenuous, uncomfortable, and even life-threatening. Each person reacts differently in withdrawal, often depending on the substance, the length of usage, age, and current mental and physical health.
The National Institute of Health reported the following as the most common drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms:
- Substance cravings
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea & vomiting
- Headache
- Sweating
These withdrawal symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg. People have reported experiencing mild to severe manifestations of withdrawal symptoms, ranging from difficulty sleeping to seizures and even extreme paranoia.
For those navigating moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms, detoxing alone can be risky. While outpatient programs can guide individuals in managing symptoms on their own, the safest way to detox from substances like drugs or alcohol is with constant medical oversight. At Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, we strongly encourage detoxing with continuous medical supervision due to the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of withdrawal symptoms.
What Happens After Detox? Next Steps in the Recovery Journey
Detoxification treatment from addictive substances lays the groundwork for the rest of your recovery journey, but what’s next? Just as our withdrawal management is customized to meet each individual’s needs, so is the next stage of care. At Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, we’re committed to providing wraparound care, offering a range of resources and treatment programs designed to support lasting recovery. Our services include partial hospitalization, outpatient programs, recovery housing, peer support, medication-assisted treatment, and more.
We’re here to stand by you through every step of the process. Reach out to our compassionate team at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions today to start alcohol and drug detox treatment near you.
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