The Intake Process - What it's really like.
If you've never before spoken with drug treatment centers or detox clinics, you'll find the following Q&A, "The Intake Process - What it's really like", helpful because it explains the process by someone who's gone through it herself and also helps people now with their recovery. Katy, an alumna and employee of The Pat Moore Foundation, answers some very straightforward questions about intake, treatment, detox and The Pat Moore Foundation experience. You can read her personal story of recovery under case studies. She knows first-hand what it’s all about.
Q: When someone calls for the first time, what do they typically ask?
Katy: They want to know what our alcohol and drug rehab program is about and what it consists of. I ask them to specify what they are calling about. Detox, treatment or both. If it’s detox only, they want to know if they will get medicated. This is a very important question. The Pat Moore Foundation is one of the few “Medical Detox” facilities in the area. I tell them we also do medical detox for other alcohol and drug treatment centers. Another very important question that is asked frequently is, “Can I smoke?” I reply, “Of course you can, in designated areas only.“
Q: What if someone asks, "Do I need to detox? If so, how long does it take?"
Katy: I am not a medical professional; this is part of the assessment process. Typically it takes 3-5 days to detox from Meth, Speed, and Cocaine. For alcohol detox, it can take 5-10 days and Opiates are usually 7-14 days, sometimes longer. In addition, I tell whoever calls that all they will want to do is sleep and eat...
Q: Do most people call up wanting treatment?
Katy: No. Most people call wanting only detox. Most people have jobs or a family life and cannot leave home for an extended amount of time. It is our job to explain that detox will get you sober for the moment. It is our drug rehab and treatment program that will give a person the tools to live differently than they have been living.
Q: Do you think people know if they need Detox or Treatment?
Katy: Every person is UA tested and given a breathalyzer upon admission. The results of this test will determine if a client goes to Detox or Treatment. For example: If someone tests positive for a recent alcohol or drug screening, they will go directly into alcohol detox or drug detox, respectively, before our treatment program. If the results are negative for recent use, the client will go directly to treatment.
Q: Even if someone comes in at 3 A.M. Do they still get a detox test?
Katy: Yes. You receive the whole intake process, no matter what time of day you come to The Pat Moore Foundation.
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