About Medical Detox For Drugs & Alcohol

Embarking on recovery takes courage, and The Living Room meets you with compassionate, mindful support every step of the way. When medical detox is called for, we quietly arrange care with our trusted partner programs, scheduling admission so you can focus fully on healing. From that first safe harbor through our seamless outpatient services, we blend clinical expertise with moments of calm reflection to guide you toward lasting wellness.

A medical detox is usually the first phase of substance use disorder treatment, offering safety and comfort for the body and mind as they release substances. 

In a medically supervised detox setting, you receive:

• 24/7 monitoring by licensed professionals
• Medications and therapies to ease physical and emotional discomfort
• Nourishing rest, hydration, and balanced nutrition
• A stable foundation for the next steps of treatment

This careful beginning helps the nervous system gently adapt to biochemical change and reduces the risk of complications. By surrendering to expert care in a caring environment, you create space for clarity and renewal.

A confidential over-the-phone evaluation with The Living Room can help you discover whether a drug and alcohol detox is where your path to wellness should begin.

You may benefit from medical detox if you experience:

• A history of heavy or long-term use
• Intense cravings or panic when you try to stop
• Previous withdrawal complications (seizures, etc.)
• Co-occurring health or mental health conditions
• Use of multiple substances together

Our initial conversation explores your unique story. With heartfelt listening and respect, we’ll help you discern the safest, most supportive route forward.

1. Intake & Compassionate Listening – We begin with a gentle assessment, honoring your experience and needs.
2. Partner Program Matching – Drawing on relationships with local detox centers known for safety and comfort, we find the right fit.
3. Benefit Verification & Guidance – We help you navigate insurance or payment questions, removing barriers to care.
4. Seamless Referrals – You receive clear instructions and warm introductions—no unanswered questions.
5. Continued Connection – Throughout detox, we remain your touchstone—updating families, planning next steps, and offering ongoing encouragement.

This coordinated approach ensures you never feel alone as you move through this important threshold.

Our medical detox sister program focuses on safely stabilizing your health as you transition to sobriety. The core elements of medical detox for alcohol or drug dependence include:

• Admission & Evaluation – A medical team reviews your health history, checks vital signs, and designs a personalized detox plan.
• Stabilization & Symptom Management – Clinically approved medications ease withdrawal symptoms, while rest, hydration, and nutrition support recovery.
• Continuous Monitoring & Comfort Care – Around-the-clock supervision ensures safety. Comfort measures, such as temperature control and pain relief, help ensure healing rest.
• Detox Completion & Outpatient Transition – Once medically stable, you are clear to begin ongoing care at The Living Room’s outpatient program.

Below are approximate lengths of stay in medical detox. Individual experiences vary based on many factors such as age, health, and substance use history. Use these only as general guides:

• Alcohol detox: 5–7 days
• Opioid detox (heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl): 7–10 days
• Benzodiazepine detox (Xanax, Valium): 10–14 days
• Stimulant detox (cocaine, methamphetamine): 3–5 days
• Prescription Medication detox (various psychotropics): 5–14 days

Please Note: These timeframes are estimates only. Every person’s needs are different and medical staff will tailor care accordingly, with an eye towards safety and comfort.

Medical detox is the essential first step toward reclaiming your health and well-being. At The Living Room, we coordinate every detail—matching you with a trusted partner program for safe, supervised withdrawal from any substance, whether alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or a combination.

Once you’re stabilized, our outpatient services offer the tools and support needed for lasting recovery:

• Mindfulness-based therapy to deepen self-awareness and ease stress
• Trauma-informed counseling to address root causes, not just symptoms
• Community support groups that build connection and resilience
• Personalized aftercare planning to guide your transition back to daily life

Our approach honors the whole person, blending evidence-based treatment with moments of calm reflection. You never walk this path alone. From the moment you call, we handle insurance verification, referrals, and ongoing coordination—so you can focus on healing.

For personalized guidance, call The Living Room anytime at (732) 327-1066. Let us arrange your substance use treatment from medical detox through partial hospitalization and outpatient care. Together, we will build a recovery plan that honors your strength, fosters healing, and invites you into a more mindful, balanced life.