Medical detox is the first and most critical phase of recovery. At CRTC it is managed by our clinical and nursing team around the clock. You do not need to have stopped using before you arrive. You just need to arrive.
Medical detox is the process of clearing substances from the body under clinical supervision. For many substances this process comes with withdrawal symptoms that range from uncomfortable to medically serious. Managing those symptoms safely, with real professional support, is what separates medical detox from trying to stop alone.
At CRTC medical detox is not a gate you pass through before the real treatment begins. It is the first chapter of recovery. The moment a client arrives, the clinical relationship begins. The team is present from the first hour. And the work of understanding who this person is and what they need starts immediately.
Our medical team is experienced in managing detox from the full range of substances. Each substance creates different withdrawal patterns and different clinical requirements. We address all of them.
One of the most medically serious withdrawals. Seizures, severe anxiety and other complications are real risks without proper supervision. Our medical team manages alcohol detox with clinical precision and around-the-clock monitoring.
Intensely uncomfortable physically and psychologically. Medication-assisted support is available where clinically appropriate. Our team manages the timeline safely.
One of the most dangerous withdrawals. Tapering protocols are essential and managed by our medical team with careful clinical oversight.
Primarily psychological withdrawal. Severe depression, fatigue and cravings are common. Clinical and psychiatric support begins from the first day.
Multiple substances create multiple withdrawal patterns and timelines. Our team builds a detox protocol specific to each combination.
All assessed individually and managed according to the specific clinical requirements of each substance.
You do not need to have stopped using before you arrive. You do not need a plan. You just need to get here.
Our team meets you at San José International Airport and transfers you directly to your center. On arrival a comprehensive medical and clinical evaluation begins. Your substance use history, current health, medications and any co-occurring conditions are all assessed before anything else.
Based on the assessment our medical team builds a detox protocol specific to you. The substances involved, the dosage, the duration of use and your individual health picture all shape the approach. Nothing is standard. Everything is designed for you.
Our clinical and nursing team monitors you throughout the detox process. Withdrawal symptoms are managed. Your comfort is a priority. Medication support is available where clinically appropriate. You are never left alone.
As the detox phase completes, the clinical team begins preparing your individualized residential treatment plan. The transition is seamless. Nothing starts over. The team that walked you through detox is the same team that will walk you through what comes next.
CRTC began with our founder's own recovery, and with the gaps he found in the care he received.
Today the program is run by a multidisciplinary team: an addiction psychiatrist, physicians, clinical psychologists, counselors and holistic therapists, alongside an admissions team that answers every call. When you reach out you are not talking to a call center. You are talking to people who do this work every day and understand where you are right now.
At CRTC detox flows directly into residential treatment. There is no gap. No handoff to a different facility. No starting over with a new team that does not know you. The same team that managed your detox continues with your residential treatment. Your individualized plan is already being built while detox is still in progress.
One of the most dangerous moments in recovery is immediately after detox ends. The body has cleared. The withdrawal has passed. And without a proper clinical program to step into, the risk of relapse is high.
Detox flows directly into residential treatment, where the deeper clinical work happens. The same team, the same plan, no starting over.
As you step back toward daily life, the structure of residential gives way to reintegration. Still with the same team beside you.
One journey. One team. All the way through.
You are here for someone you love. The fear of withdrawal is one of the most common reasons families wait. We want you to know that with proper medical support, your loved one can get through detox safely. We have done this hundreds of times.
You are here for yourself. You may be afraid of what withdrawal feels like. That fear is valid. What we can tell you is that with our team beside you from the first hour, you will not face it alone.
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No. Our medical detox team manages the process from the moment you arrive. You do not need to have reduced or stopped your use before coming. In many cases arriving while still using is clinically safer because it allows our team to manage the transition under supervision.
For some substances, particularly alcohol and benzodiazepines, withdrawal without medical supervision can be dangerous. Opioid withdrawal is not typically life-threatening but can be severely uncomfortable. Our medical team manages the risks for all substances with clinical precision and around-the-clock monitoring.
Detox duration varies by substance, dosage, duration of use and individual health. Alcohol detox typically takes 5 to 7 days. Opioid detox is usually 5 to 10 days. Benzodiazepine detox can take longer due to tapering requirements. Our medical team will give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.
Medication-assisted support is available where clinically appropriate. Our medical team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether medication support is indicated based on the substance, the severity of dependency and the individual's health picture.
Detox flows directly into our residential treatment program. The same team that managed your detox continues with your residential care. Your individualized treatment plan is already being built during the detox phase so the transition is seamless.
The detox program is included in your treatment fee. Medical detox substances, such as medications required during the withdrawal process, are charged separately if required.
Yes. With appropriate consent we maintain communication with designated family contacts throughout the detox process. We understand how important it is for families to know their loved one is safe.
You do not have to have everything figured out. You just have to be ready to start talking. We are here. Day or night.
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