Don’t take on withdrawal alone. Medical detox at The Recovery Village Atlanta provides 24/7 clinical supervision at two locations — Roswell and Stockbridge — making withdrawal as safe and comfortable as possible.
Medical detox is the first and most critical step in addiction treatment. When someone who is physically dependent on drugs or alcohol stops using, the body goes through withdrawal — a process that ranges from deeply uncomfortable to life-threatening depending on the substance involved.
Medical detox means you go through this process under the supervision of a licensed clinical team. Physicians monitor your vitals around the clock, manage withdrawal symptoms with medication when appropriate, and intervene immediately if complications arise. The goal is to get you through withdrawal safely so that the real work of recovery — therapy, skill-building, relapse prevention — can begin.
At The Recovery Village Atlanta, medical detox is not a standalone service. It is the entry point into a full continuum of care that continues through residential rehab, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and aftercare planning.
Medical detox is necessary when physical dependence has developed. Signs that medical detox is the appropriate first step:
Before medical detox begins, we evaluate each patient’s needs to develop a comprehensive treatment plan, including your drug and alcohol use, physical and mental state, and any co-occurring disorders.
Patients at The Recovery Village Atlanta detox in a quiet, private room and receive 24-hour medical care, nutritious and easy-to-digest foods, and medications to manage withdrawal symptoms. They’ll also begin their one-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist.
Medical detox addresses physical dependence. It does not address the behavioral, psychological, and social factors that drive addiction — that work begins in treatment. The Recovery Village Atlanta provides a full continuum of care following detox:
Clients who transition directly from detox into residential rehab at the same facility have significantly better outcomes than those who detox and return home. Our admissions team plans this transition from the first day of detox.
Most national and local insurance providers are in-network with The Recovery Village Atlanta and The Recovery Village South Atlanta. Verify your benefits in minutes using the form below — your information is confidential and there is no obligation to enroll.
The time it takes to complete detox varies depending on the substance used, withdrawal symptoms, and the physical health of the patient. Most patients complete medical detox in 7–10 days. Alcohol and benzodiazepine detox may take longer when a gradual taper is required.
Detoxing at home from alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids carries real medical risk. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal in particular can produce seizures and other life-threatening complications without warning. Even when home detox does not produce a medical emergency, the discomfort of unmanaged withdrawal is one of the most common causes of early relapse. Medical detox removes that risk.
Medical detox reliably manages the acute physical phase of withdrawal safely. It is not, by itself, a treatment for addiction — it is the starting point. Clients who complete detox and transition directly into residential or PHP-level care have substantially better long-term outcomes than those who detox without follow-on treatment.
Medication-assisted treatment is used when clinically appropriate. For opioid withdrawal, buprenorphine (Suboxone) is commonly used. For alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepines are used in a managed protocol. The specific medications are determined by the admissions assessment and adjusted based on clinical response. Our physicians discuss the medication plan with each client before detox begins.
Insurance may cover some or all rehab costs. Without insurance, The Recovery Village Atlanta can work with patients on private payment options. Our team verifies benefits before you commit and walks you through what costs remain. Call (833) 997-2929.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for a serious health condition, which includes substance use disorder treatment. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides additional protections in many employment contexts. We recommend speaking with your HR department for guidance specific to your situation.
It’s time to take the first step. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer questions.
The Recovery Village Atlanta
11725 Pointe Place Roswell, GA 30076
The Recovery Village South Atlanta
1000 Eagles Landing Pkwy Stockbridge, GA 30281
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