The stabilization process
A safe first step to recovery
When your body has become dependent on alcohol or drugs, quitting can feel dangerous or overwhelming. Detox is then often the necessary first step. Detox is a medical stabilization process that safely deprives your body of substances, while carefully monitoring and supporting physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. The goal of detox is not to treat the underlying causes of addiction. The goal is to stabilize your body and nervous system so that you can then start further therapy clearly and safely.
Disassembly in a safe environment
What's happening during detox?
During detox, we will guide you in safely phasing out alcohol or drugs. That means:
- medical follow-up and monitoring
- support with withdrawal symptoms (such as tremors, nausea, anxiety, sleeping problems)
- stabilization of your physical state
- restoring basic functions such as sleep, nutrition and hydration
We provide a safe, peaceful environment where your body can recover and relax.
Not always necessary
For whom is detox meant?
Detox is indicated for people who:
- are physically dependent on alcohol or drugs
- experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting or reducing
- want to quit safely under professional guidance
Not everyone needs detox. During the intake, we will carefully check whether this is medically necessary for you.
Combining treatments
Detox as part of
a larger route
Detox is not an end point, but a starting point. Once your body has stabilized, you can continue to work on the root causes of your addiction, such as trauma, emotion regulation, or underlying psychological complaints.
We integrate this phase into a broader treatment plan, so that you not only detoxify physically, but also learn to understand what fueled your use. In this way, we increase the chance of sustainable recovery.
Are you unsure whether detox is necessary?
You don't have to figure that out alone. During an intake interview, we will look together at what is medically and therapeutically appropriate.
Are you unsure about a treatment?
Frequently asked questions about
detox
Is detox enough to recover from addiction?
Is a detox dangerous without supervision?
What are detox withdrawal symptoms?
How long does a detox take?
What is detox for addiction?
