Detoxification (Detox for short) is the process of removing alcohol and other drugs from an individual's system under medical supervision. This can occur in inpatient or outpatient settings, either with or without the assistance of medication. Too many individuals equate detox with treatment. This is not the case. Detox is simply the very first step in the continuum of addiction treatment. Detox cleanses the body, but by itself, it rarely is enough treatment to enable a person to maintain recovery. To increase the chances of success, a person must follow detox with either an inpatient or outpatient treatment program.

When most people think of addiction treatment, they imagine staying a month away from family and friends in a specialty residential program. However, there are many types of inpatient programs that may last anywhere from a few days to over a year. We have grouped them into two broad categories:
Residential  – These programs are normally where many people begin treatment. They vary in length of stay and intensity of service depending on the individual's need.
Halfway Houses – These programs are normally for individuals who have completed a detoxification program or residential program. They offer a level of care between the intensity of 24-hour residential care and going home. Here individuals live with others in recovery, typically work or go to school during the day, and receive treatment services in the evening.

While many individuals think they must begin treatment in a residential facility, this is not always the case. Some do just fine meeting individually with a counselor or participating in group therapy, while they maintain their employment and supportive home life. For others, continuing regular treatment in an outpatient setting is a natural extension of the treatment they began in an inpatient setting. We have group these services into two primary categories:
Standard Outpatient Services  – Range from once per month to several times per week, but no more than eight hours of treatment in any one week.
Intensive Outpatient Services – Range from three to five days per week for a total of at least nine hours per week.

Co-occurring Services – These programs provide coordinated services for individuals who have both a substance use disorder and other mental health disorder.
Pregnancy and Addiction – These programs take the special needs of expectant mothers into consideration.
Nicotine Resources – These programs provide help dealing with the number one killer in the United States. This addiction can be extremely difficult to handle without comprehensive treatment. Even one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous died from emphysema, because he was unable to overcome his addiction to nicotine.
Other Services – Here you will find links to other specialized services.

While some individuals are able to recover from their addiction on their own, many cannot. They do best with a combination of professional therapy, which may include the use of certain medications, and the mutual support found in the company of others recovering from addiction in a completely non-professional setting.
12 Step and Recovery Support – Here you will find links to groups such as Alcoholics and related mutual support (self-help) groups.
Family Support and Education – Here you will find links to additional supportive services for families.