COMPARISON

IN-PATIENT vs. OUT-PATIENT

DETOXIFICATION

In difficult economic times, you have to look very close at the alternatives for substance abuse treatment.  Cost of treatment varies widely. Unfortunately, quality of treatment also varies.  There are distinct differences between IN-PATIENT and OUT-PATIENT detoxification. 

This grid will help you assess your options and make the right choice.

NOTES

(1) 7-10 days is a very fast taper for benzodiazepines.  Our detox is extremely comfortable with very small incremental taper steps. 

The following note is taken fromProfessor C Heather Ashton DM, FRCP -PROTOCOL FOR THE TREATMENT OF BENZODIAZEPINE WITHDRAWAL - University of Newcastle, Neurology and Psychiatry:

The aim is to obtain a smooth, steady and slow decline in blood and tissue concentrations of benzodiazepines so that the natural systems in the brain can recover their normal state.  Long-term benzodiazepines take over many of the functions of the body's natural tranquillizer system, mediated by the neurotransmitter GABA. As a result, GABA receptors in the brain reduce in numbers and GABA function decreases. Sudden withdrawal from benzodiazepines leaves the brain in a state of GABA-underactivity, resulting in hyperexcitability of the nervous system. This hyperexcitability is the root cause of most of the withdrawal symptoms. However, a sufficiently slow, and smooth, departure of benzodiazepines from the body permits the natural systems to regain control of the functions which have been damped down by their presence. There is scientific evidence that reinstatement of brain function takes a long time. Recovery after long-term benzodiazepine use is not unlike the gradual recuperation of the body after a major surgical operation. Healing, of body or mind, is a slow process."

(2) Almost all In-Patient detox facilities will not detox from cocaine and crack.  Our unique protocol for this detoxification addresses all aspects of these very real and intense withdrawal syndrome.

(3) Almost all In-Patient detox facilities will not detox from methamphetamines.  Our unique protocol for this detoxification address all aspects of these very real and intense withdrawal syndrome.

(4) Almost all In-Patient detox facilities will not detox from Kratom  Our unique protocol for this detoxification address all aspects of these very real and intense withdrawal syndrome.

(5) Most In-Patient detox facilities cannot or do not detox methadone due to the fact that it take too long and it becomes quite costly.  The length of stay for methadone detox could be as long as 14-20 In-Patient days.  Our approach is very comfortable and is done over several weeks and is a very gradual taper.