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Medically-Assisted Detox Center in Utah

Drug addiction affects every aspect of an addict’s life. Addiction is a brain disease, as the brain controls every system in your body. And since every brain is wired differently, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment when it comes to drug rehab. 

Detoxification, or ridding your body of harmful substances like alcohol and opiates, isn’t an end. Detox is just the beginning of the withdrawal and recovery process.  

Many people fear what drug detox treatment will do to them, so they stay away. Undergoing drug or alcohol detox can be physically painful and mentally challenging. This is because harmful toxins leave your body through the detox process. 

The withdrawal process can be life-threatening without proper intervention and medication. This is why detox centers like Steps Recovery Center provide patients with addiction treatment services tailored to their needs.

What is Detox?

Detox, as the first step in drug rehab, rids your brain and body of harmful drug and alcohol-related toxins.

Addicts cannot undergo alcohol detox or drug detox for substances like opioids on their own. This is because their body has adapted to the harmful substances over time. Therefore, addicts keep taking them to feel like they are functioning at their perception of normal.

The detoxification process at our drug rehab and detox centers first begins with an assessment of what kinds and how much of the toxic substances are in the bloodstream. Once an evaluation is complete with additional assessments of the patient’s physical health, mental health, and social background, the withdrawal process begins.

Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe and include:

  • AChills and sweating
  • AVarious levels of anxiety and irritability
  • APalpitations
  • ACramping and gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea
  • AInsomnia
  • AHeadaches, muscle, and joint pain

Medical detox helps patients through often severe withdrawal symptoms by using various medications to ease symptoms during the process. Detox removes harmful substances from the body so that the body can begin to heal physically. Then, patients can concentrate on rehabilitation.

The detox process can be very uncomfortable and fatal in some instances; therefore, people should not detox at home.

What is Medically-Assisted Detox?

Medically-assisted detox is often used interchangeably with medication-assisted treatment.

However, detox comes before long-term treatment for substance use disorder. Medically-assisted detox centers in Utah, like Steps Recovery Center, utilize two FDA-approved drugs to help patients through withdrawal. These medications have been widely used in the treatment and recovery of substance abuse disorders.

The medications we use are:

  • ASuboxone
  • AVivitrol (only after 7-10 days from last usage)

Suboxone

Suboxone is the brand name for a combination of medications used to alleviate mental and physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Suboxone contains buprenorphine and naloxone. It belongs to a class of drugs called agonist-antagonist. Meaning that suboxone doesn’t bind fully to opiate receptors in the brain.

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist. Naloxone is the antagonist. Together, they offer a one-two punch against withdrawal symptoms.

Suboxone is taken orally once daily as a tablet or a melt-away film. It can be used before and after detox. It is a Class III drug, meaning it has less potential for abuse. Patients must stop using opioids 24 to 48 hours before starting suboxone. Suboxone has fewer side effects than methadone, the most common opioid treatment.

Vivitrol

Vivitrol is the brand name for naltrexone. It is used for alcohol addiction and opioid relapse as a comprehensive, holistic treatment plan.

Vivitrol injections last for around 28 days and work by reducing the cravings for alcohol and opioids. It is an antagonist drug that occupies receptors but does not activate them. Therefore it blocks the highs that patients expect from alcohol abuse and opioids. Dependency is reduced, as are the incidences of relapse.

Vivitrol can be utilized in both outpatient services and inpatient settings. However, outpatients must be able to abstain from alcohol while taking Vivitrol. Opioid-dependent patients must be free from opioids for at least ten days before starting a treatment program.

Suboxone

Suboxone is the brand name for a combination of medications used to alleviate symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Suboxone contains buprenorphine and naloxone. It belongs to a class of drugs called agonist-antagonist.
Meaning that suboxone doesn't bind fully to opiate receptors in the brain. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist. Naloxone is the antagonist. Together they offer a one-two punch against withdrawal symptoms.
Suboxone is taken orally once daily as a tablet or a melt-away film. It can be used before and after detox. It is a Class III drug, meaning it has less potential for abuse.
Patients must stop using opioids 24 to 48 hours before starting suboxone. Suboxone has fewer side effects than methadone, the most common opioid treatment.

Vivitrol

Vivitrol is the brand name for naltrexone. It is used for alcohol dependency and opioid relapse as a comprehensive, holistic treatment plan. Vivitrol injections last for around 28 days and work by reducing the cravings for alcohol and opioids.
It is an antagonist drug that occupies receptors but does not activate them. Therefore it blocks the highs that patients expect from alcohol and opioids. Dependency is reduced, as are the incidences of relapse.
Vivitrol can be utilized in both outpatient and inpatient settings. However, outpatients must be able to abstain from alcohol while taking Vivitrol. Opioid-dependent patients must be free from opioids for at least ten days before starting treatment.

Substance Abuse Treated with Detox

Medically-assisted detox treats various substance use disorders and dependencies, whether they are stimulants or depressants.

Marijuana makes the list as tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, can lead to severe symptoms in some people. These include breathing problems, hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis.

Benefits of Medically-Assisted Detox

Medically-assisted detox restores your body to normal by blocking the euphoric effects of alcohol and drugs like opioids. This helps reduce any desire or cravings for them.

At a medically-assisted detox, patients can detox from substances comfortably. They will also have a safer detox experience and medical support during withdrawal.

Other benefits of medical detoxification include:

  • AAdditional treatment for comorbidities (underlying conditions)
  • ASupport from peers and medical personnel
  • AReduced risk of early relapse

Steps Recovery Centers’ holistic approach ensures that the addiction recovery process does not stop after medical detox. Once the withdrawal symptoms end, concentration can be on the patient’s mind, body, and spirit. Our treatment center supports substance abuse and mental health throughout the journey.

Detox with Steps Recovery Centers in Utah

There are effective treatment options amongst medically-assisted drug detox and alcohol detox centers in Utah. It is the first step to addiction recovery. Denial may mean intervention by family and friends to get you into therapy. A medically supervised detox can help change your life.

The holistic approach to medically assisted detox at Steps Recovery Centers starts with a physician’s assessment and diagnosis. Your interdisciplinary care team will then draft a treatment plan unique to your medical needs.

We can help people in need of drug addiction treatment. Steps Recovery Center offers a medical detox program, a robust residential treatment program, and more.

Our expertise makes Steps Recovery Centers one of Utah’s best medically assisted detox centers.

When you decide to make a change, contact Steps Recovery Centers to learn more about our medical detox program.

FAQ for Our Medical Detox Center

How Long Does Steps Recovery Center's Medical Detox Program Last?

The length of time it takes to detox your whole body can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the type of substances you’ve been using, the severity of your substance abuse disorder, the status of your physical and mental health, and other individual factors.

In general, our medical detox program may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, with some medical detox programs lasting up to 30 days or more.

Are visitors allowed during detox?

Yes, visitors are typically allowed in our medical detox program, but our policy may vary depending on the specific facility or severity of the patient.

At our medical detox center and residential program, we understand the importance of social support during the early stages of recovery. We will generally allow loved ones to visit during designated times.

How Many Steps Drug Rehab Centers Are in Utah?

Steps Recovery Centers currently offers 6 different alcohol and drug rehab centers throughout the state of Utah.

We currently offer all levels of care, from medical detox to outpatient services. Our primary locations are Payson, St. George, Orem, and Murray.

What does the withdrawal timeline look like?

Alcohol

Hours 6-12

Mild symptoms begin, such as anxiety, shaking, nausea, or headaches.

Days 1-2

Symptoms can escalate to more severe forms, including increased heart rate, sweating, and insomnia.

Days 2-3

Some may experience hallucinations, seizures, or delirium tremens (DTs) in severe cases.

After 1 week

Most symptoms decrease, though some may experience lingering effects for weeks.

Opioids (Heroin, Prescription Painkillers)

Hours 6-24 (short-acting opiates like heroin)

Symptoms start with muscle aches, anxiety, sweating, and agitation.

Days 1-3

Symptoms peak, including abdominal cramping, diarrhea, dilated pupils, and nausea/vomiting.

Days 4-7

Symptoms gradually decrease.

After 1 week

While physical dependence and symptoms may subside, emotional and psychological symptoms can persist.

Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax)

Days 1-4

Symptoms may start mild and include anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness.

Days 10-14

Symptoms can peak and include increased heart rate, sweating, tremors, and seizures in severe cases.

After 2 weeks

Symptoms may begin to wane, but psychological symptoms and cravings can persist for months.

Medical Detox with Steps Recovery Centers

There are effective treatment options for medically assisted detox in Utah. It is the first step to recovery. Denial may mean intervention by family and friends to get you into therapy. A medically assisted detox can help change your life.

The holistic approach to medically assisted detox at Steps Recovery Centers starts with a physician’s assessment and diagnosis. Your interdisciplinary care team will then draft a treatment plan unique to your medical needs.

We can help people struggling with drug abuse, from medical detox to residential treatment programs and beyond. Our expertise makes Steps Recovery Centers one of the best medically assisted detox centers in Utah.

 Contact Steps Recovery Centers when you find it’s time to change.

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