Detox Centers in Georgia

• Assessment: Upon entering a detox program, individuals are assessed by medical professionals to determine their level of substance dependence and any co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. This assessment helps in creating a personalized detox plan.
• Stabilization: This is the core phase of detox. Stabilization involves medically assisting the patient in withdrawing from drugs or alcohol. In many cases, medication may be used to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. The aim is to achieve a medically stable, substance-free state.
• Monitoring and Support: Throughout the detox process, patients are closely monitored to manage any withdrawal symptoms and prevent complications. This monitoring is essential for ensuring the patient’s safety and comfort.
• Preparing for Treatment: Detox is usually just the first step in addiction treatment. Post-detox, individuals are often encouraged to engage in further treatment, such as inpatient or outpatient therapy, to address the underlying causes of addiction, mental health disorders, and to learn strategies for maintaining sobriety.

• Headaches
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia
• Excessive Fatigue
• Loss of Appetite
• Sweating
• Shaking or Tremors

Psychological side effects are also possible during detox. These may include heightened levels of anxiety, depression, irritability, and restlessness. It is important to remember that while the detox process usually comes with unpleasant side effects, these will decrease until they disappear completely after the successful completion of the program.

• Alcohol: Symptoms like anxiety, irritability, and insomnia may start 10-12 hours after last use. Physical tremors usually appear 24-72 hours later.
• Opioids (including prescription painkillers): Sweating, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain usually begin 8-24 hours after the last dose. Restlessness and agitation begin 48-72 hours afterward.
• Cocaine: Withdrawal starts one day after discontinuation with intense cravings, fatigue, and weakness. Some people may experience depression that begins in about two days or later.
• Benzodiazepines: Some effects, like irritability, emerge within 12 hours after taking the last dose. Some people can experience heart palpitations between 36 and 72 hours after the last dose.

• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): MAT is used to help people overcome drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms along with counseling or behavioral therapy.
• Psychiatry Services: Mental health services that provide evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychiatric disturbances through individual, group, or family psychotherapy sessions.
• Family Therapy: A form of therapy that addresses feelings between individuals within a family structure to better understand relationship dynamics and improve communication.
• Brainspotting: A therapy that uses eye movements, sounds, and body awareness to help patients process complex emotions related to traumatic events.
• Red Light Therapy: An alternative healing technique involving exposure to red light frequencies for improving physical wellness.
• Holistic Therapy: Therapeutic approach which incorporates various aspects of psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being into the recovery process.
• Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs): Programs designed specifically for those that need a more structured rehab program with the freedom to return home in the evenings.
• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs): Well-structured programs wherein participants receive treatment services during the day several times a week.
• Evening IOPs: Recipients undergo treatment similar to daytime IOPs, but in the evenings when they need to work or have other daytime commitments.
• Treatment For Co-Occurring/Dual Diagnosis Conditions: Addiction and mental health treatment services for treating both conditions simultaneously.