Dr. Julia Aharonov has partnered with Pontiac General Hospital where she performs Advanced Detox Under Sedation which safely removes heroin, pain medications, Suboxone® and Methadone. Patients are placed under IV sedation with one-on-one medical monitoring in the hospital. Because the patients sleep through their withdrawals, they do not have the intense pain that is associated with most cold turkey withdrawals. This allows the patient to detox without the intense pain that is associated with most drug withdrawals.
ABOUT 3-DAY ADVANCED RAPID DETOX UNDER SEDATION
A division of Pontiac General Hospital, Advance Rapid Detox is located in Pontiac, Mich. The treatment center offers three day sedation assisted opiate detox.
According to the center’s website, Advanced Rapid Detox’s mission “is to provide superior drug addiction recovery services and aftercare for people afflicted with opiate addiction.”
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to the facility’s website, treatment begins on Mondays with a medial and psychological evaluations and lab testing. Clients are in treatment for three days, and detox is done under sedation to avoid uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
On Tuesday, clients have their detox procedure. Afterwards, residents stay in the surgical suite for 24 hours with one on one care with doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Clients receive a Vivitrol shot to stop opiate cravings.
Clients spend the day in their hospital suites on Wednesday with a friend or family member. On Thursday mornings, individuals have an exam then are discharged.
Advance Rapid Detox’s procedure entails hydrating the body, replenishing vitamins, and correcting electrolyte deficiencies. The center specializes in sedation assisted rapid detox for all opiates, however, the center can help clients who are dependent on benzodiazepines.
Advanced Rapid Detox only treats seven clients per week.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The facility’s website notes Advanced Rapid Detox is led by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The rest of the treatment team includes medical doctors and nurses. All three individuals surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave five out of five stars for the staff’s level of training and experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Advanced Rapid Detox’s website notes the treatment center is a hospital setting. Clients stay in private rooms. The three individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave five out of five stars for accommodations and amenities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The one alum surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing has positive opinions about Advanced Rapid Detox. The alum gave five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, and noted they should have gone sooner.
The alum indicated they felt safe and comfortable and gave five stars for staff availability. “Excellent,” the alum wrote. “The staff was smart and compassionate and organized. They made me feel confidant and I was impressed with their system.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The only loved one questioned by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided a positive review for Advanced Rapid Detox. They gave five out of five stars for multiple metrics, including treatment effectiveness, professionalism, counseling options, and indicated they would recommend the treatment center.
“The facility was immaculate and the staff was knowledgeable and super friendly,” the loved one wrote. “Even though my son was an addict, he was treated with respect. We are so happy the opiate nightmare is over.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
The lone staffer, Laura, polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided positive feedback. She gave five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, counseling options, family participation, and indicated she would recommend Advanced Rapid Detox.
“Our patients are our priority,” she wrote. “Our strength is in our experience. Also, we are the only Rapid Opiate Detox facility in the country that performs all 3 days in a hospital.”
FINANCING
According to Advanced Rapid Detox’s website, clients are required to pay for treatment in advance, however, some health insurances cover treatment as an out-of-network claim.
The three people surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave five- or four- out of five stars respectively for affordability.