About Medical Detox
Medical detoxification is the essential first step in treating substance use disorders that involve physical dependence. At Trust SoCal, our JCAHO-accredited medical detox program in Fountain Valley, California, provides around-the-clock clinical supervision by board-certified physicians, registered nurses, and addiction medicine specialists who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the withdrawal process.
Withdrawal from substances such as alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants can produce a wide range of symptoms, from mild anxiety and nausea to life-threatening seizures and cardiovascular complications. Our medical team conducts a comprehensive evaluation upon admission that includes a complete physical examination, toxicology screening, psychiatric assessment, and review of medical history. Based on these findings, we develop an individualized detox protocol that may include FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, or benzodiazepine tapers to manage symptoms and reduce the risk of dangerous complications.
Throughout your stay, our nursing staff monitors vital signs, symptom severity, and overall well-being on a continuous basis using standardized clinical assessment tools such as the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) and the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS). This rigorous monitoring allows us to adjust medications and interventions in real time, ensuring you remain as comfortable as possible while your body safely clears the substance.
Beyond the physical aspects of detox, Trust SoCal integrates early therapeutic engagement to prepare clients for the next phase of treatment. Brief motivational interviewing sessions, psychoeducation groups, and peer support interactions begin during detox to build momentum for continued recovery. Our clinical team also coordinates closely with family members to provide education and set realistic expectations about the treatment journey ahead.
Medical detox alone is not a complete treatment for addiction. It is the critical gateway that stabilizes your physical condition and prepares you for the deeper psychological and behavioral work that takes place in residential treatment and beyond. At Trust SoCal, we ensure a seamless transition from detox into our residential inpatient program so that progress made during detox is preserved and built upon. Call (949) 280-8360 to speak with our admissions team about starting medical detox today.