Before embarking on detox, our team, led by Dr. Jeremy Mirabile, MD, a physician who is board certified in substance abuse and family medicine, carefully and thoroughly assesses the health of each patient. During our comprehensive substance dependency evaluation, areas reviewed by our treatment team of doctors and chemical dependency counselors include the substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health conditions and the patient's overall physical condition, including an assessment of chronic medical conditions that contributed to the addiction or have been made worse by substance abuse. Initial detoxification may take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks, depending on the type of drug and the level of addiction. During that time, patients may be prescribed medications that significantly relieve physical withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. Medications may include: Suboxone (buprenorphine) Vivitrol (naltrexone) Librium Campral (acamprosate) Neurontin (gabapentin) Clonidine Vistaril (hydroxyzine) We use those medications as needed, and to the extent desired by the patient and indicated by their condition, to allow patients to focus on their recovery. The goal is to eventually wean patients off of scheduled medications if possible, through a careful tapering process, allowing them to live a drug-free life.