The
medical detoxification unit is a short term inpatient program designed
to help patients withdraw from alcohol and drugs safely
and without medical complications. Criteria for admission are severe
symptoms of substance withdrawal that require 24-hour medical supervision.
During detoxification, patients are under the care
of a physician experienced in addictions treatment. Patients on
the unit also begin receiving education about their addiction and
receive a comprehensive discharge plan for follow-up treatment.
