In order to make the most out of your time working through a treatment plan, it’s critical for many clients to first begin their recovery process in an alcohol detox in Long Island. The reason for this is that alcohol detox in Long Island will provide you with a clear mind and the opportunity to remove the influence of alcohol from your body before you begin to focus on your long-term recovery.
Alcohol detox is a type of treatment program that allows you to remove alcohol from your system. We will provide you with a safe and calm atmosphere so you can begin to heal. One of the best things about our alcohol detox in Long Island is the fact that it provides you with the opportunity to transition into a treatment program seamlessly.
Why Should You Go to a Medical Detox Center
One of the reasons we strongly recommend that you come to a medical detox center such as Legacy for detox is that we can use certain types of medications that can help make the detox process more manageable. We will never put you in a position where you may fall into another addiction and will always follow your wishes regarding which types of medications are used throughout your recovery journey.
Common Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
While it’s impossible to predict exactly what type of alcohol withdrawal symptoms you may experience, some withdrawal symptoms are more common than others. Here are some examples:
Nausea
Shakiness
Increased anxiety
Dizziness
Irritability
It’s important to remember that it’s always possible that you could experience more severe symptoms such as a seizure or even death which is why you should never attempt to go through the detox process alone.
What to Expect at Alcohol Detox
When you come to our alcohol detox for Long Island residents, we will do everything we can to provide you with a home away from home type of environment. You will spend approximately one week in alcohol detox with the worst of your symptoms manifesting within the first one to three days. By the end of the week, you will be able to focus more on putting together a comprehensive treatment plan.
Benefits of Out of State Drug Detox Programs
Many clients that communicate with one of our alcohol or drug detox centers express to our team that they live in an environment that simply doesn’t support their sobriety. As a result, it’s seemingly impossible for them to establish, much less maintain, their sobriety.
By deciding to change the people, places, and things around you to go through detox and even recovery, you’re taking a definitive step toward recovery success. Our team works quickly to ensure we can arrange for you to come to detox quickly so you can rest assured that you will always be cared for during this critical time in your recovery.
Why Choose Legacy Healing for Drug Detox Long Island
At Legacy Healing Center, you will always find the type of environment that you need to recover from the immediate influence of alcohol addiction and provide you with the tools you need for long-term recovery. We encourage you to take advantage of our 100% confidential phone call with a member of our team so you can begin to take steps to focus on that recovery. Please get in touch with a member of our staff at 888.534.2295 today to learn more about our drug detox centers.
Quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) with 15+ years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Read More…
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Valerie Puffenberger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her patients. Areas of specialty include: depress ion, anxiety, dual diagnosis. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience,
Phyllis Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Phyllis Rodriguez is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. With specialized training in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, she takes a holistic, compassionate approach to care.
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO is a quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) bringing over 15 years of experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the ABMS.
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