Medical Detox Ensures a Lasting Sobriety

Do you think you don’t need detox? Maybe you’re planning to “white knuckle” it. Go cold turkey. Overcome your addiction by sheer power of will. That might work, rarely. And what about when you’re tempted? It’s one thing to get clean, it’s another to stay clean.

Trying to overpower a chemical addiction with an emotional response is never a good idea. Hoping, wishing and wanting don’t make those very real physical cravings go away. And trying to manage the effects of chemical withdrawal without medical supervision can be downright dangerous.

Alta Mira takes detox very seriously. Their program offers a medical detox that allows those with an addiction to safely, carefully get the substances out of their system with the least amount of discomfort and risk. Detox takes place in a separate wing and each resident is given a private room. Their medical staff, which includes an on-site physician, monitors progress every step along the way, making adjustments and dealing with issues as they arise.

Despite the term “medical” in the title, Alta Mira’s medical detox takes place in the historic Alta Mira Hotel building with stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. Rooms have TVs and DVD players and a library of videos is available to help pass the time.

If you or someone you know is in need of detox, please contact Alta Mira. Someone is there to take your call 24 hours a day.