What Happens During Detox?
Detox is not a single event — it is a carefully staged medical process that begins the moment you arrive and continues until your body has safely cleared itself of the substance.
At an LDO-affiliated facility, the process is physician-directed from start to finish. Before any protocol begins, your admitting physician conducts a full assessment: substance history, current health status, any co-occurring medical conditions, and vital signs. This information determines the specific care plan designed for you.
Hours 1-6
Intake & Assessment
Medical history, vitals, substance use evaluation, and personalized care plan.
Hours 6–24
Early Stabilization
Medications introduced, continuous monitoring begins, comfort measures in place.
Days 2-5
Active Detox Phase
Peak withdrawal managed through medication, nutrition, hydration, and rest.
Days 5-10
Stabilization
Symptoms subside. Transition planning for the next level of care begins.
Throughout each phase, physicians and nursing staff monitor vital signs and adjust medications as needed. You are never left to manage withdrawal alone. The goal is not just safety — it is comfort and dignity throughout the entire process.
"The first night I was genuinely surprised. I expected it to be clinical and isolating. Instead I had a nurse checking on me every hour. I felt like I was in the best possible hands."
— Former Patient, LDO Affiliated Facility
