Drug Addictions We Treat with Detox

The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

Any drug addiction requires a detox period before treatment can begin. Detoxing is the process of removing drugs and toxins from your body so that you can begin to recover from addiction. When you detox from either alcohol or drugs, your body will go through intense withdrawal symptoms that are both psychological and physical. As a result, it’s important to have the guidance of professionals through your detox process. Read on to learn more about the drug addictions we treat with detox.

Heroin Detox

Detoxing from a drug as powerful as heroin can be rough. But it’s a necessary part of the process when seeking treatment. Common heroin withdrawal symptoms include headaches, nausea, body aches, insomnia, or depression. It’s important to detox from heroin in a facility that offers 24/7 medical intervention when necessary. Heroin withdrawal symptoms can become extremely intense, so medical professionals are able to assist with medications to make you as comfortable as possible.

Prescription Drug Detox

Prescription medications can be extremely addictive. So, when seeking help for a pill addiction, detox is entirely necessary. Symptoms from a prescription pill detox are like withdrawal symptoms from other drugs. Medical intervention is sometimes necessary during the detox process.

Cocaine Detox

Because the effects of cocaine wear off quickly, users sometimes use large quantities of the drug. This creates an addiction that can be hard to escape. When detoxing from cocaine, withdrawal symptoms can last anywhere from 12 hours to 4 days, depending on the severity of the addiction.

Street Drug Detox

Street drugs include methamphetamines, crystal meth, bath salts, K2, and others. While detoxing from a street drug, it’s important to do so in a professional facility with a 24/7 medical staff present since the effects can be unpredictable.

If you or someone you love needs to detox from any kind of drug or alcohol, we can help. Please reach out for help today.