Inspire Malibu takes pride of the differences between their rehab treatment program and those of more traditional facilities. Group therapy meetings and 12-step programs do a lot of good for a lot of people. However, they are more effective for after-care maintenance and relapse prevention than initial treatment.

For this reason, instead of going the 12-step route, Inspire Malibu focuses on methods that have been practically proven to work for treating the initial stages of addiction, such as Medication-Assisted Therapy, Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback Treatment (available for an extra fee unless covered by insurance), and 1 on 1 counseling sessions. They also offer group counseling sessions and relapse prevention programs like other recovery programs, but only after they’ve carefully addressed some of the more effective therapies first.

No two clients are alike, and no two addictions the same, which is why Inspire Malibu creates a unique, individualized program which is custom-tailored for each one of their clients.

Inspire Malibu Alcohol Detox Program

They specialize in alcohol detox services for alcoholism and alcohol use disorder at their facilities in Agoura Hills and Malibu, California. They thoroughly look after each detox patient. They take regular readings of vital signs and administer intravenous fluids if necessary. Multivitamins are often used to make up for the nutrient deficiencies brought out by alcohol withdrawal. Those suffering from alcohol withdrawal are also at risk of dehydration, so the caretaker must ensure that the patient is getting their necessary fluids.

There are a few medications that are used to immediately treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. They include Benzodiazepines to prevent the patient from progressing into a more severe withdrawal. Involuntary movement due to withdrawal-related seizures can be controlled with divalproex sodium (Depakote) and other similar anticonvulsant drugs, either alone or in combination with benzos. When benzos and anticonvulsants aren’t enough to reduce the effects of DTs, barbiturates (especially phenobarbital) in addition to benzos are usually enough to ease these symptoms. Neurontin (Gabapentin) is clinically proven to decrease the craving for alcohol. Beta blockers (Propranolol) can be used if patient’s blood pressure and / or heart rate are high. Sometimes, antipsychotics are also used when the patient experience Delirium Tremens (DTs) or when they are disoriented, seeing things or hearing things.

Detox is just the first step of the recovery process. After alcohol detox, Inspire Malibu offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services to prevent further withdrawals from happening again in the future.

Inspire Malibu Heroin Detox Program

They specialize in heroin detox services at their facilities in Agoura Hills and Malibu, California. Withdrawal from heroin typically starts in as little as 6 to 12 hours from a user’s last dose. A person suffering from opioid withdrawal can experience body aches, cold sweats, a runny nose and severe mood changes like anxiety or depression. If treated properly, heroin detox can be successfully completed in 5 to 7 days though some users can experience symptoms for weeks, or even months.

Inspire Malibu’s addiction specialists understand that the first step to recovery is proper treatment. That’s why they give their clients the utmost attention and care while detoxing in a therapeutic and secure environment. Like many other chronic diseases, heroin addiction can be treated. The addiction specialists at Inspire Malibu are leading this charge with state-of-the-art scientific treatments that combine behavioral therapies and non-12 step supportive services. Their exceptionally effective approach has, time and time again, proven successful in helping patients rid of their heroin addiction.

The facilities at Inspire Malibu provide a peacefully therapeutic and naturally serene landscape for those seeking treatment for heroin addiction. For more information on Inspire Malibu’s Heroin Detox and Addiction Treatment Center, call them at 800-444-1838.

Inspire Malibu Benzo Detox Program

Thousands of people in the U.S. die every year from benzodiazepine-related prescription drug overdoses. That’s why it’s so important for anyone addicted to benzodiazepines to stop abusing these drugs as soon as they possibly can. However, the resulting withdrawal symptoms can range from extremely uncomfortable to fatal.

But you must not feel scared. Inspire Malibu provides the facilities and care that you or your loved one needs to safely detox from benzodiazepines. They are unlike many treatment centers that treat a large patient base at any one time. Their facility provides the patient-focused, individualized care that is necessary for successful benzodiazepine detox and relapse prevention therapy.

Depending on the kind of benzodiazepine medication the patient was using and how long it takes to leave their system, a patient typically begins to experience the first withdrawal symptoms of anxiety and insomnia in the first 6 to 12 hours after they stop taking short-acting benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, etc.). The symptoms often get worse in the next few days. Intense discomfort is accompanied by nausea, sweating, and heart palpitations. For those who stopped taking long-acting benzodiazepines (Valium, Klonopin, etc.), this is when the withdrawal symptoms begin.

The withdrawal symptoms begin to fade a week after a patient stops taking short-acting benzodiazepines. For those who stopped taking long-acting benzodiazepines, this is when withdrawal symptoms heighten. Patients who were using benzodiazepines heavily may experience withdrawal symptoms after 15 days. Quitting benzodiazepines cold turkey without any medical assistance is extremely dangerous, as it could lead to seizures and violent behavior including suicide. Detox should be administered by a well-trained physician and should be safe and comfortable. The best way is to slowly wean the patient off the drug of use and possibly utilize other medications to aid in the detox procedure.

Their CEO & Founder, Dr. Akikur Mohammad, is board-certified in addiction treatment and is an expert in safe and comfortable detox protocols. While detox is usually the first and most important step of addiction treatment, they are also uniquely qualified to facilitate ongoing treatment after the detox process has been safely completed.