detox

Our caring, highly experienced staff developed various detoxification protocols over the years that are affordable, safe and effective.

Medical detox is a process of lessening the severity of withdrawal symptoms and simultaneously providing relief from the symptoms associated with withdrawal. Regardless of the methods used, medical detoxification can be a tremendous help to the recovery process. Not only does it reduce pain and suffering but also allows the client to actively participate in therapy. We can help.

Types of Detoxification

Alcohol Detox

Opiates/Narcotics Detox

Crystal Meth Detox

Heroin and Methadone Detox

MDMA, GHB Detox

Alcohol Detox

Not everyone who drinks alcohol is a drug addict, but for others the drinks are required to avoid alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol detox is the first part of recovery and it’s also the most physically demanding from an addict.

Often time individuals are not aware of the signs and symptoms of withdrawal. They get confused and fearful as they begin to witness or experience physical symptoms that are painful, uncomfortable and anxiety provoking.

Those who are suffering from a psychological addiction to alcohol can also benefit from detox before beginning a more lengthy treatment program. Anxiety and feelings of panic can accompany detox in this situation. In these cases, the amount of alcohol consumed as less important as the psychological effects of alcohol, which are what the body has grown to crave. Detox is normally a necessary step for those who have developed a physical and dependency on alcohol.

Frequently, alcohol abuse also produces nutritional deficiencies, including Chromium, Magnesium, Zinc and B vitamins Gastrointestinal problems, including increased intestinal permeability, fungal overgrowth, gastritis and gastroesophogeal reflux, frequently require treatment. . Hypoglycemia and hidden food allergies also frequently accompany alcohol abuse. Liver detoxification is frequently helpful, in alcohol treatment.

Opiate & Narcotics Detox

Opiates are natural painkillers that cause your brain to stop producing natural endorphins. Opiates such as, vicodin, oxycontin, are among the hardest drugs to stop. The primary reason for that is the extreme physical discomfort due to lack of opiates in the body. When someone stops taking any opiate, withdrawal begins. The detox process from opiates should always be done under the care of a licensed medical professional familiar with the opiate detoxification process. Opiate detoxification can last 7 to 14 days. If you find yourself using opiates you need to seek assistance with detoxing from this dangerous drug before you destroy your life and your family with your addiction.

Cocaine & Methamphetamine Detox

Cocaine addiction destroys human bodies.

Cocaine and Methamphetamine are psychoactive stimulant drugs that increase alertness and energy. Abused in high doses, it can induce euphoria and enhance self-esteem. Its side effects, including nervousness, anxiety, paranoia and heart issues, are well known.

During intoxication, these drugs can be life threatening. While withdrawing from the drug, it is usually not life threatening, but toxic effects can still occur, including heart attack and stroke. These effects through withdrawal need to be managed. Cocaine detox can give addicts the best chance at long-term recovery. At Miniat, our process for cocaine and methamphetamine detox is symptomatic and highly effective.

Heroin & Methadone Detox

Heroin/methadone detox can be a very challenging process physically and emotionally sudden withdrawal from heroin without medical supervision can sometimes lead to sudden death. If you are heroin dependent or suffer from heroin addiction, it is not recommended you just “stop” taking heroin without consulting an addiction professional and entering a heroin detox program.

Medical supervision is essential whenever someone is attempting heroin or methadone detox. Especially, detoxification from methadone poses additional issues that require an experienced and knowledgeable medical staff. Whether you have developed a heroin addiction recreationally or from prescribed methadone, if you are looking to discontinue opiate use and experience pain-free heroin detox, our center can help.

Naltrexone Implants

This is a very successful procedure that blocks all the opiate receptor sites for about 10 weeks. Naltrexone is a pure narcotic antagonist that works best with clients who are unable to stay abstinent.

Rapid Detox

This detox procedure is often performed under anesthesia. Since there are risks associated with it, Miniat does not provide this procedure.

Medical Detoxification & Stabilization

(970) 531-0069

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Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand County, Colorado 80451

Most recoveries begin with detoxification. This process clears the body of the toxins accumulated during the period of drug use and provides a physical “clean slate”.

Regardless of the particular method used, medical detox can be a tremendous asset to the recovery process because it seeks to minimize the pain and discomfort of detox.

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Detoxification Process

Each client will receive an initial evaluation in our outpatient clinic to determine the kind of detoxification they may require.

Phase I

Clients will be seen daily at out outpatient clinic. Since the client's safety and comfort is our primary concern, the length of each treatment is determined on a case by case basis.

Phase II

Those clients who require close medical care will reside at our very elegant, residential treatment facility, where they will be monitered 24 hours a day by a professional staff.