Detox treatment can be the first step towards recovering from illicit drug, prescription drug and alcohol addiction. Our inpatient, medically supervised program provides you with safety and comfort during the withdrawal process. Our doctors specialize in addiction medicine and lead a team of nurses and counselors in providing the best treatment and therapy during the process. 

• Average length of stay is 3-5 days
• Complete history and physical upon admission
• 24/7 nursing care
• On-site, comprehensive psychiatric care
• Individual case management and thorough discharge planning
• Relapse prevention and recovery-based group therapy
• Family involvement, education and support

While the detoxification process may be short, it is often the most important phase of recovery. In our program, we use this time to focus on your physical health while also providing counseling and skills training to lay a foundation for future treatment and plan next steps. This may include treatment at our residential facility, our chemical dependency outpatient program or other resources. We will connect you with the program that’s right for you.

Patients who seek to enter our medical detoxification program are encouraged to call our Assessment and Referral Team for a phone screening and direct admission at (303) 467-4080 (9). Patients can be directly admitted from an emergency department as well, but direct admission is quicker and easier.

What substances/drugs do you detoxify people from?

We help people detoxify from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other commonly abused drugs and pharmaceuticals. Some substances (cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, hallucinogens, opiates) do not require medical detoxification. Instead, patients may be admitted directly into our residential or outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs. Patients experiencing acute opiate withdrawal may be considered for medical detoxification on a case-by-case basis.

Why should I choose a medical detoxification program instead of a social detoxification model?

Social detoxification programs offer a supportive environment but usually offer little to no medical care or medications. Social detoxification may not be sufficient for many patients. Alcohol has some of the most dangerous withdrawal symptoms, such as seizures or even death. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines may also cause death, and opiate withdrawal (while not generally life threatening) can be so uncomfortable that even the most determined clients may give up.

The Medical Detoxification program at West Pines provides the physical and emotional support patients need to achieve detoxification safely and successfully. Patients in our medical detoxification program benefit from the aid of medications that can significantly reduce the discomfort associated with withdrawal. Patients who have a history of seizures, diabetes or other medical conditions can be assured that any complications that may arise during their withdrawal can be addressed quickly and safely by our experienced medical staff. 

What should I bring to treatment--clothing and belongings?

Patients are encouraged not to bring the following items to treatment:

• Cell phones
• Credit cards or large sums of money
• Other Valuables

If that is not possible, we have a safe on the unit where valuables can be stored.

Patients are encouraged to bring all important numbers and e-mail addresses including:

• Family
• Friends
• Insurance
• Doctor, Clinic,Surgeon
• Therapist, Counselor,Psychiatrist
• Parole/Probation officer, Case Worker
• and any person who you may need to contact while in treatment

Comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate. You may bring your own alcohol free toiletries. Make-up is not allowed on the unit.

PLEASE NOTE: Upon arrival, all patients participate in a safety check of their person and belongings.