Drug and Alcohol Detox Treatment in Mesa, Arizona
Canyon Vista Recovery Center is your First Step to Recovery.
The first steps toward recovery are the hardest ones to take. But you have to take them. We’ll take them with you.
We know this is an incredibly difficult, stressful, and confusing time in your life, whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one. We know what you’re feeling. We’ve felt it, too. Our staff is on our own personal journey of recovery, and we’ve made it our life’s work and passion to help others recover. We’re here for you, every step of the way.
But you have to take those first steps. It starts now.
- When you or your loved one calls, one of our caring staff members will conduct an initial intake screening to get a baseline on where you are in your addiction.
- After a review of the screening, we will answer all of your questions. If you have insurance, we will verify it. We will then discuss costs and payment.
- We will provide you with a recommended course of action. This is an initial plan that will be modified as you begin your treatment to best suit your specific needs.
- Once your insurance is verified or your finances are determined, we will set an admissions date.
This entire 4-step process can be done in less than 24 hours.
Begin Your Detox
If the professional medical and psychiatric assessment we provide determines that detoxification is a necessary first step, we will help you get settled in our comfortable detox facility. Detox generally lasts 3-7 days and is followed by inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment at our facility.
Our customized treatment programs will address your mind, body, and soul. We will cater your program to your specific needs, address what needs to be addressed, and help you build your new life.
What is Detox?
Detoxification, or detox, happens naturally when you stop taking a drug or drinking alcohol. As the body starts to purge the build-up of toxins from these substances, you will likely feel withdrawal symptoms. The body may react with fever, nausea, aches and pains, and other flu-like symptoms. Because these symptoms can be dangerous, depending on the type of substance used and how long you’ve used it (and depending on the state of your health overall), it’s best not to try quitting drugs or alcohol on your own.
This is where we come in. In our medical detox facility, you will be monitored and cared for by our medical and therapeutic professionals to ensure your safety during withdrawal and to minimize the discomfort you may feel.
What Substances Do You Offer Detox For?
Canyon Vista offers medical detox for anyone who needs help withdrawing from any addictive substance:
- alcohol,
- heroin,
- fentanyl,
- marijuana,
- methamphetamines,
- cocaine,
- prescription opioids,
- prescription benzos, and more.
However, because most people we treat are suffering from addiction to alcohol and/or opioids (both prescription and illicit), we provide greater detail below about detoxing from these substances.
Alcohol Detox Explained
If alcohol is your primary substance of choice and you are ready to recover from alcohol use disorder, you will likely begin your treatment at Canyon Vista in our alcohol detox center for alcohol medical detox. What is alcohol detox? Alcohol detox is the process of letting the body eliminate toxins that build up from regular and excessive alcohol use. What many people don’t understand is that alcohol withdrawal can pose a greater danger than withdrawal from other substances, if done without medical assistance. If you’ve been drinking heavily for a long time, or if you have tried but failed to quit drinking on your own, it’s crucial to undergo detox in a facility that provides 24/7 care from experienced medical staff.
Why is alcohol detox so intense? When you drink heavily for a long period of time, your body adjusts to having alcohol in its system. This means that your body and brain have to work harder than usual to keep your brain awake and your nervous system functional. When you suddenly stop drinking alcohol, your brain stays in this overactive state. You might notice some mild withdrawal symptoms, like anxiety, headache, nausea, and shakiness within six hours of your last drink.
Within 12-48 hours of your last drink, you might start to experience more serious problems, like hallucinations and seizures. It’s within 48-72 hours that people in alcohol withdrawal are in danger of developing delirium tremens, or DTs. In addition to the symptoms already mentioned, DTs can add profound disorientation, racing heart, and high blood pressure to the mix. These symptoms can put people in danger of cardiovascular collapse.
Opioid Detox Explained
Like alcohol, opioids can bring about intense withdrawal symptoms as the brain adapts to their absence. Opioids can include both illicit substances, like heroin, and prescription medications, like OxyContin. Ingesting any kind of opioid will affect the opioid receptors in the brain and body, which help to regulate pain and pleasure. This is why opioid medications, like morphine or hydrocodone, are so effective in managing severe pain from surgery, injury, or chronic conditions. Unfortunately, the pain relief comes at a high cost, with the risk for addiction and other side effects.
Illegal opioids are often more dangerous than prescription opioids because they might be contaminated with other drugs or with extremely potent opioids like fentanyl or nitazenes. Thus the high potential for overdose and death. Any kind of opioid use can quickly develop into dependence and addiction, which can have serious impacts on a person’s health, relationships, and overall well-being.
If your primary addiction is to opioids, the Canyon Vista team will recommend completing opioid detox in our opioid detox center. Detoxing from opioids can be very difficult and even life-threatening when done without medical supervision.
Early symptoms of opioid withdrawal can include:
- Agitation and anxiety
- Sore muscles
- Runny eyes and nose
- Insomnia
- Sweating
- Yawning
Later symptoms of opioid withdrawal can include:
- Abdominal cramping
- Diarrhea
- Dilated pupils
- Chills
- Nausea and vomiting
To help alleviate the pain and potential danger of opioid withdrawal, our doctors, nurses, and therapists provide 24/7 care, using medications and other interventions as needed for a successful detox experience.
How Do I Know If I Need Detox and Treatment?
The signs of addiction are quite similar for all types of substances. And most people know, even if they don’t want to admit it when they have developed an addiction. Even so, if you suspect that you or a loved one might be on the path to addiction, it’s helpful to know the signs.
Signs of addiction include:
- Feeling that you have to use the substance daily or several times a day
- Regularly taking more of the substance than you intended
- Devoting time and energy to making you sure you have a constant supply of the substance
- Spending money on the substance even when you can’t afford it
- Having intense urges for the substance that block out any other thoughts
- Over time, needing more of the substance to get the same effect
- Doing things to get the substance that you normally wouldn’t do, such as stealing
- Driving or doing other risky activities when you’re under the influence of the substance
- Letting work and family responsibilities slide because of substance use
- Losing interest in the things that you used to enjoy
- Isolating yourself so you can use the substance without judgment or interruption
- Continuing to use the substance even though you know it’s negatively affecting your health and well-being
- Spending most of your time getting, using, or recovering from the effects of the substance
- Being unable to stop using the substance even when you want to
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the drug
The Stages of Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction
In addition to the signs above, another way to chart your progress toward full-blown addiction is to consider how your use has changed over time and how the substance’s effects on you have changed. Generally, it’s possible to observe three stages: tolerance, dependence, and addiction.
Tolerance happens when you start to need to take more of the substance to get the same effect. You will probably also notice that no further experiences with the substance give you the same level of euphoria or relaxation that the first experience did.
Dependence occurs when the body has become so used to the substance that it requires it to function. You know you have developed dependence when you feel withdrawal symptoms after some time away from the substance.
Addiction occurs when the dependence is not only physical but psychological. At this point, the substance no longer brings pleasure. Instead, you must take the substance in order to avoid pain. You know that the substance is destroying your life, and you want to quit but are not able to. You might also be afraid to seek treatment because you’re afraid it won’t work or that it will be too painful or require too much change.
Is Detox Worth the Discomfort? Yes!
Many people suffering from addiction avoid treatment because they fear the pain of detox. We understand. Detox symptoms are not easy, and they can make you feel like it would be much easier to just return to the substance and deal with the consequences of addiction.
But remember the importance of first steps? Admitting your fears and asking for help is a sign that you are already on your way to recovery. Here are some further steps you can take to help alleviate your fears:
- Contact us. When you call our facility, you will speak with one of our compassionate, experienced staff members, many of whom are in recovery themselves. We will listen to your fears and concerns and provide you with the information you need to feel better.
- Visit us. Arrange a time to meet our staff and see our detox center and residential campus in person. The more you know, the easier it will be to make your decision.
- If you know anyone who is in recovery, talk to them. They’ve been where you are now–hurting and afraid–and they might be able to provide the encouragement and inspiration you need to enter recovery.
- Trust that you will be safe. In our medical detox facility, you will be carefully monitored for any physical and emotional symptoms that arise. We are here to support you in every way possible, 24/7. We care about your success.
Take the first step and get help now. If you’re concerned that you or a loved one is developing an addiction to any substance, call us today. We can help you start the healing journey.
