Bellingham Drug and
Alcohol Rehab Center
- Written By: Ava
- January 18, 2024
- Medically-Reviewed: Audrey Grimm, PMHNP-BC
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Audrey Grimm, PMHNP-BC
Sequoia Recovery Centers
Audrey Grimm is one of Sequoia’s original founders and Chief Executive Officer. Audrey has spent her career working in behavioral health. She has over 10 years of nursing experience, half of that working in inpatient psychiatric and detox facilities. She graduated as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2023.
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Bellingham Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Like communities of all sizes across the U.S., Bellingham, Washington, is significantly impacted by substance abuse and addiction. Effective recovery from these closely related conditions takes place in stages. First, you detox from drugs or alcohol and return to a sober state. Next, you learn how to fully establish and maintain that sobriety in a treatment or rehab program. You also need continued access to treatment and support resources when rehab ends. The omission of any of these steps can make it difficult or impossible to achieve a lasting recovery.
Sequoia Recovery Centers are committed to helping you prepare for addiction treatment in Bellingham. We do so by providing you with a full range of options for drug and alcohol detoxification. We also help clarify the essential need to keep your recovery going in substance rehab.
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Substance Detox and the Role of Supervised Detoxification Services
You detoxify your body when you eliminate things in your system that have a toxic effect on it. All addictive substances have the potential to produce this kind of effect. That’s true whether you use a given substance for recreational or medical purposes.
You may find it quite easy to quit drinking or taking drugs or medication before you cross the threshold of clinical addiction. However, once that threshold is behind you, quitting will probably lead to physical or psychological substance withdrawal. Even when they’re not severe, the things you experience can make you feel extremely unwell. In fact, at their full strength, they may lead to a decision to cancel your recovery plans and return to substance use. Substance withdrawal can pose substantial risks for serious complications depending on your situation.
If you try to detox on your own, you’ll miss out on crucial support that helps you cope with these issues. Supervised detoxification services are vital because they provide this support. Without them, your margin for staying safe while getting drugs or alcohol out of your system can become dangerously thin.
Have more questions about substance withdrawal and supervised detoxification services? The experts at Sequoia Recovery Centers are standing by with the answers you need.
All substance treatment forms must be customized to be truly effective. That includes the help you receive during drug or alcohol detox. For this reason, a thorough assessment of your situation is an essential precursor to detox itself. This assessment helps ensure that all relevant factors are considered when creating your detoxification plan. Such factors include:
- Current blood levels of alcohol, medication or drugs
- Typical substance use habits (amount, frequency, etc.)
- History of physical or mental health issues
The stability of your home life and daily routine is also relevant to the creation of your plan.
Sequoia Recovery Centers features a comprehensive assessment process that takes a holistic view of your situation and needs. To learn more about this process, contact us today.
Among other things, supervised detoxification keeps you stable while your brain and body go through withdrawal. This support has the general effect of easing your symptoms and helping you cope with withdrawal’s effects. Methods of keeping you stable include:
- Conducting detox in a setting that emphasizes comfort
- Addressing any signs of dehydration
- Using healthy food and supplements to support your nutritional needs
- Tracking your heart rate, blood pressure, and other key vital signs
Not everyone needs the exact same supportive care. At Sequoia Recovery Centers, we personalize every aspect of the support you receive. Talk to us today about this form of withdrawal relief.
Medication plays an integral role in easing the effects of opioid withdrawal. Some providers use temporary, substitute opioids as part of this treatment. There are also other non-opioid options available. Withdrawal medication is also essential for supervised alcohol detox. Often, the go-to choice is a benzodiazepine sedative. In addition, you may need medication for some of the potential complications of alcohol withdrawal.
Sequoia Recovery Centers features personalized medication protocols for all detox participants. These protocols fine-tune your medication options to fit your specific needs. Contact us to learn more about such options’ role in your detox plan.
You may associate psychotherapy with follow-up treatment in a Bellingham drug and alcohol rehab center. However, therapy can also play a role in the detox process. This treatment helps you do such things as:
- Learn more about addiction and its mental and physical effects
- Understand why particular steps are taken to help you recover
- Get a better idea of the place that detox plays in your sobriety journey
Sometimes, detox therapy takes place in a one-on-one setting. You may also have access to group therapy, as well. At Sequoia Recovery Centers, we make therapy available to everyone enrolled in our various programs. We have clinical staff onsite throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening. These experts add another critical layer of support for your recovery. Talk to us today to learn more about the details of our therapy options.
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The Recovery Journey
Full Continum of Care Alcohol and
Drug Rehab Center in Bellingham
Rehab is an absolute must for anyone who successfully completes substance detoxification. The rehab process is challenging, no matter who you are. But when you know what to expect, the transition into treatment is typically smoother. For this reason, a properly designed detox center will help you get ready for inpatient or outpatient rehab. This preparation introduces you to the principles of drug and alcohol treatment. It also helps you familiarize yourself with the routine of different rehab programs.
Unlike many providers, Sequoia Recovery Centers features a full continuum of care treatment program after detox ends. Members of our staff help you navigate all aspects of your transition to a drug or alcohol treatment program. Contact us for more details on our extensive full continuum of care treatment options.
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Turn to Sequoia for Detox That Gets You Ready for a Bellingham Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Need addiction or substance abuse treatment in Bellingham or a neighboring Washington community? Before you enter rehab, you need to go through detox and eliminate the drugs or alcohol in your body. Detox is acknowledged as an integral part of your long-term substance recovery. It not only helps you reach a substance-free state. It also familiarizes you with the rehab services that suit your situation.
Sequoia Recovery Centers feature a complete range of detoxification services for Bellingham. Our personalized approach helps you get any kind of addictive substance out of your system. It also dramatically simplifies the process of moving on to your follow-up drug or alcohol program. Contact us today to learn more about how we help you reach your detox and addiction treatment with our drug and alcohol detox programs in Washington.
