Medically Supervised Detox
7 – 10 days customize detoxification program to meet each individual’s needs and manage withdrawal symptoms to minimize discomfort.
“This experience has been a complete reset for me, it feels like I went to soul school.”
Medical Detox Program Overview
Crossroads Centre Antigua, ensures that there is an ongoing review of the client’s plan for detoxification, and that the detoxification process is supervised by medical personnel. The services provided in the medically supervised detox program are consistent with the highest standards of practice for detoxification programs. Likewise the pharmacotherapy services for detoxification are based on medical protocol, and health screening is available for each client admitted with ongoing medical monitoring.
Inclusion Criteria
- Individuals must be 18 years of age or older.
- Individuals must have a primary diagnosis of substance dependence.
- It must be medically appropropriate for the individual to completely stop using their substance of choice.
- Individuals must have a valid passport for traveling.
Assessment
The client will be assessed via phone or an online platform. Appropriate clients will be notified immediately of approval and assisted with their admission arrangements. Clients can arrive any day or time of the week to begin their treatment.
Schedule
Each client’s schedule is individualized to pair with their medical stability. Medically supervised detox clients are also encouraged to engage in all activities available once medically feasible to do so.
Services
- Immediate nursing evaluated by the Nurse upon admissions.
- Documented medical evaluation within 24 hours of admission which includes a physical examination, orders for appropriate medical services/medications and face-to-face consultation.
- Comprehensive assessment of the client’s psychological conditions and social situation
- Telemedicine consultation with a specialist addiction psychiatrist.
- Pharmacologically assisted through acute intoxication and withdrawal to the attainment of medically stability.
Customized To Fit Your Needs
We admit clients based on the suitability of needs, and we assess each client to ensure the program they are in provides them with the best opportunity for success. Our programs provide effective and comprehensive levels of care that result in improved quality of life, relationships, careers and emotional and physical well-being.
Therapeutic Program Descriptions
Combined with our programs, we offer complementary therapies to improve the overall quality of life while promoting physical and emotional health.
Fitness
Our certified fitness instructor works with our medical staff to assess the appropriate level of fitness activity for each client.
Nutritional Assessment
Learning how to make the right dietary choices is key to developing a healthy lifestyle. All clients meet with the Crossroads Antigua nutritionist to assess their nutritional needs. Our nutritionist and culinary staff work together with our clients to help them achieve balance through nutrition.
Massage Therapy
The use of massage therapy is particularly ideal during the detoxification process and assists clients with symptoms of sleeplessness, anxiety and muscle discomfort.
Yoga
Yoga is a system of exercise, breathing and meditation, with the goal of achieving harmony in body, mind and spirit. We have found that a yoga practice helps bring the body to a state that is receptive to healing and rejuvenation.
Auricular Acupuncture
Acupuncture has many benefits, including assisting with detoxification, anxiety, sleeplessness and in helping clients to better experience the body, mind and spirit connection.
Spiritual Development
Our spiritual counselor is available to meet with clients to provide additional guidance on recovery and to act as a gentle facilitator on the spiritual aspects of 12 Step programming.
Individual and Group Therapy
Our therapists are trained in evidence-based treatments for addiction and co-occurring disorders. We utilize 12 Step work, conventional therapies, experiential therapy, art therapy and trauma work, as well as adjunctive holistic groups such as exercise, aquatics, acupuncture, massage and yoga.
Trauma Therapy
Clients participate in two extensive didactics on the nature and treatment of trauma. For those individuals who need more intensive work, individualized treatment plans can be designed to begin the healing and recovery process.
Experiential Therapy
We encourage off-site volunteer opportunities, supervised excursions and AA meetings for our clients to relearn basic social experiences in the real world, while still receiving safe and sound therapeutic support.
Holistic Approach to Pain Management
Crossroads offers a holistic approach to pain management for clients who are recovering from addiction. The program includes experiential therapies and a therapeutic team that works with clients to create a customized program to address their physical limitations and needs. By taking a comprehensive approach to pain management, Crossroads can help clients find long-term relief from their symptoms while also supporting their recovery journey.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Skills training in cognitive restructuring is essential to help clients recognize and change negative thoughts that lead to catastrophic feelings and extreme destructive behaviors.
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
Mindfulness, through the practice of meditation, enhances self-acceptance and compassion, present-centered awareness, psychological flexibility and gratefulness. These are key components of a healthy and well-grounded recovery.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Our therapists assist individuals in developing greater psychological flexibility and reconnecting with their values in recovery. We use these values to help clients commit to re-engaging in their lives in a more meaningful and productive way.
Seaside Therapy
Every week clients are escorted to a beach for an afternoon of healthy and sober recreation. More than just a social outing, seaside therapy allows clients in early recovery to create positive experiences and memories in sobriety.
Our Facilities
Crossroads Centre Antigua has a qualified 24 hours Medical team. Each member has appropriate training and experience in detoxification and withdrawal management, and has responsibility and authority to direct the program’s policies and procedures developed on client care first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medically supervised detox is appropriate from individuals with restricted time, but who are motivated to rid their body of mood altering substances.
All clients are stabilized by utilizing medical and psychosocial processes of assisting the client through acute intoxication and withdrawal to the attainment of a medically stable, fully supported, substance-free state. This is achieved by administering medications used for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms, based on the substance and/or substances abused.
Detoxification programs rid the body of mood altering substances and jump start the individual’s recovery. The client is discharged with a continuing care plan to support ongoing recovery.
The program requires a minimum of 7 days stay up to a maximum of 10 days, as the detoxification process for some substances, such as opioids, can be more challenging medically.
Eligibility for Financial Assistance
We provide scholarships and discounts to those who cannot afford the full cost of treatment and genuinely want to start their journey to recovery.
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Our admissions process begins when you pick up the phone. This is a confidential and private assessment meant to determine if Crossroads Centre Antigua is right for you. This begins with assessing your current physical, psychological and emotional status. Our program is also designed to remove any travel concerns you may have, and we will assist with travel arrangements through our preferred agents. Call 1 (888) 452-0091 Today and start the first steps of your recovery journey.
Highest Quality of Care that is Affordable
At Crossroads Centre Antigua we will work with you to make treatment as affordable as possible. We are also able to assist clients with insurance filing if this option is available. We ensure all records remain confidential.