Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Management

Withdrawal Management at Gateway consists of:

• 24 hour nursing care
• Care directed by a Physician
• Medication for comfort and safety
• Comprehensive Medical Team of professionals

Medical Supervision and Support

Withdrawal Management involves both psychological symptoms and physical symptoms, which need ongoing attention. That may be especially true for alcohol and opioid withdrawal management. Some patients might be prone to seizures during withdrawal, for example. Others might struggle to regain their appetite, and they might lose too much weight.

Often, these physical symptoms aren’t severe. Over time, they might even resolve on their own. However, comfort and health can be significantly improved with medical supervision from the right treatment center. Having access to medical support and treatment during recovery can make it easier to stay healthy and on track toward lifelong sobriety.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Many tools and resources help with Withdrawal Management. One of the best options for individual patients is Medication-Assisted Treatment. This involves treatment centers using prescription medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms.

This is especially beneficial for opioid Withdrawal Management. Certain opioid medications, such as suboxone or methadone, stop the brain from recognizing withdrawal. While patients won’t experience a rush as they would with other opioid drugs, they can expect milder withdrawal symptoms.

This can be used as a long-term treatment method, or it can be used to taper down the amount of opioids in the system. Either way, it needs to be done with medical supervision. These medications typically still contain addictive properties. Medical professionals can recommend the proper usage of these medications and accurately administer the proper amount for a safe withdrawal.