Medical Detox in Malibu, California

Detox is an essential first step on the road to recovery. With regular use, the body adapts to a substance. When use stops, withdrawal symptoms can follow, and some can be dangerous. Medical detox manages those symptoms and watches for complications. Once you are free of the physiological addiction, your body and mind are prepared for the therapeutic work that follows in the next stage of treatment.

Our Programs

Medically Supervised Detox in a Private Malibu Home

At Cliffside Malibu, we create individual plans for our clients at every stage of treatment, including detox. Our detox methods are successful because we put great care and planning into the alleviation of the physical symptoms of your withdrawal. Our programs employ an advanced range of medical therapies, all tailored to particular forms of addiction. Detoxification from alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs all require specialized medical expertise. An individualized, professionally managed detox program is the foundation for achieving meaningful and lasting sobriety.

Detox is not hospital-level care. If you need hospital care first, our admissions team will tell you.

What Detox Is and Why It Needs Medical Care

Your detox program helps your body recover from the physical dependencies associated with addiction in a safe, supportive environment. Regular substance use changes how the brain and body respond, so stopping can cause withdrawal. Drug and alcohol detox work by gently weaning your body off of the harmful chemicals it was depending on to function and allowing for the restoration of normal metabolic function. Remember, “comfortable detox” doesn’t have to be a contradiction in terms.

Walking Alongside You in Recovery

What to Expect During Detox

Addiction medicine physicians and 24/7 licensed and registered nurses will supervise your detox process. Your treatment is personalized to meet your needs. Programs differ based on a patient’s overall health, the types of substances used, the duration used, and the amount used.

Comfort during the process is of the highest importance. We insist on proper nutrition, a peaceful setting, and expert staff to help you navigate through the withdrawal process.

Alicensed nurse and behavioral technician greet you
A history and physical within 24 hours
A licensed clinician’s biopsychosocial assessment within 72 hours
Your physician sees you daily
Discreet safety rounds about every 15 minutes in the first 72 hours
72-hour device blackout
A case manager welcome session in the first 24 to 72 hours.

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After Detox: Moving Into Residential Treatment

It’s important to reiterate that detox is the beginning of the drug rehab process, not the end. A successful detox process is vital to your prospects for long-term recovery, especially since the time you spend in this phase of your recovery is the foundation for everything that follows it. Those who receive only detox support with no other treatment will almost always return to substance abuse, usually in the short term. Cliffside Malibu integrates detox as intimately as possible with our drug rehabilitation programs so that clients can build on the momentum they’ve attained during detox in order to successfully navigate the comprehensive addiction treatment that comes next.

Remember, addiction recovery is a process that requires full participation and effort. But make no mistake, the effort is worth it. To get sober is to rediscover the world as you used to know it and yourself as you used to be; it is to remember why you ever believed life was worth living in the first place. And it all starts with detox.

To learn more about our California detox program, contact us.

Stories of Success

What Our Patients Are Saying About Cliffside Malibu

Personalized Care

The Stages of Change Model

At Cliffside Malibu, we base our individualized luxury treatment plans on the Stages of Change model. The Stages of Change model, created by James O. Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente at the University of Rhode Island, illustrated how those seeking to recover from addiction go through a series of “stages” that allowed them ultimately to transcend their addictions and maintain sobriety. This means that we meet you where you are mentally, physically and spiritually, helping you to overcome the deep-rooted issues that have caused your addiction to flourish.

The staff of Cliffside Malibu was personally trained by Prochaska on this powerful treatment model. It is the hallmark of our treatment program. Learn more about the Stages of Change.

Confidential Insurance Verification

Accepting Most Major Insurance Plans

Cliffside works with a variety of insurance plans. Our admissions team will verify your benefits and clearly explain the options available before admission. We firmly believe in eliminating barriers to treatment. It’s why we closely work with major insurance carriers to ensure everybody receives the treatment they deserve. We also accept private payments for additional convenience.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is detox?

Detox usually lasts a few days to a week or more. The length depends on the substance, how long and how much you’ve used, and your overall health. Your care team will build a detox plan around your needs and adjust it as you go.

Is detox safe?

Medically supervised detox is the safest way to stop using drugs or alcohol. At Cliffside Malibu, a qualified addiction specialist oversees your detox, and our medical team monitors you closely so any complications are caught and treated early.

Will I be comfortable?

We work to make detox as comfortable as possible. Our medical team can use medication to ease withdrawal symptoms, and you’ll recover in a private residence with support around you, not a hospital ward.

Can I detox at home?

It isn’t safe for everyone. Withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines and some other drugs can cause serious complications, including seizures. Talk with a doctor or our admissions team before you stop, so you can detox safely under medical care.

Your Recovery Starts Here

Take the First Step in the Most Important Journey of Your Life

Call now to speak confidentially with an admission counselor.