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Jasmine Miller, NP
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Monica Lewis, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Medication Stabilization in Georgia
Medical Stabilization at St. Mary’s Wellness Center provides a secure and medically supervised environment for individuals beginning their journey to recovery from substance abuse. This service is crucial for safely managing withdrawal symptoms and establishing a stable foundation for ongoing treatment.
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What is Medical Stabilization?
Medical Stabilization involves the use of medications and medical supervision to safely manage the acute physical symptoms of withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. This service is typically the first step in a comprehensive treatment plan and is designed to ensure that individuals are physically stable before moving on to other levels of addiction treatment.
Benefits of Medical Stabilization
- Reduces the risks associated with withdrawal, including complications and relapse
- Provides a controlled, monitored setting that ensures safety and comfort
- Helps to alleviate discomfort and stabilize mood
- Lays the groundwork for a successful recovery by addressing immediate health concerns
How We Administer Medical Stabilization
At St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Medical Stabilization is conducted under the close supervision of medical professionals who specialize in addiction treatment. Our approach includes:
- Assessment of the client's medical and substance use history
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs and overall health
- Administration of appropriate medications to ease withdrawal symptoms
- Support from a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, and therapists s
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Most major health insurance providers with out-of-network benefits will help cover the cost of our St. Marys treatment program. Call us or email us to find out your coverage options when seeking mental health treatment.
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Who Can Benefit from Medical Stabilization?
This service is ideal for individuals who:
- Are withdrawing from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances
- Have experienced severe or medically complicated withdrawals in the past
- Require a medically supervised setting to safely detoxify before continuing with addiction treatment
Why Choose St. Mary’s Wellness Center for Medical Stabilization?
St. Mary’s Wellness Center is equipped with advanced medical technologies and staffed by experienced healthcare professionals who provide compassionate, individualized care. Our facility is designed to offer a calm, nurturing environment that supports healing and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of medical stabilization can vary based on the substance involved and the individual’s condition but typically ranges from a few days to a week.
While withdrawal can be uncomfortable, our goal is to minimize discomfort as much as possible through medical management and supportive care.
Following stabilization, clients typically transition to further treatment modalities such as therapy and counseling to address the psychological aspects of addiction.
To maintain a controlled environment and ensure the focus remains on recovery, visitor policies are generally restrictive during the initial stabilization phase.
Medications are prescribed based on individual assessments, the substances used, the severity of dependence, and any co-occurring medical conditions.
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