The rehabilitation process can begin within a few days and there is no chance for drop outs once the patient receives anesthesia. The entire detoxification process is conducted under the supervision of a board certified anesthesiologist. Patients can return to their homes and jobs within days rather than weeks or months. The RAOD process is carried out in our intensive care unit. Patients usually are discharged within 48 hours following recovery from anesthesia and assessment of their physical status.
Recovery is a life-long process and affects every area of a patient's life.
We firmly believe that detoxification which is not coupled with a structured rehabilitation effort does not constitute ample treatment for opiate addicts. At the chemical dependency medical assessment conducted prior to the procedure, the patient and the physician develop a rehabilitation plan specific to the patient's needs. The patient signs a behavioral contract as a requirement to undergo the procedure. Treatment options include individual therapy, outpatient programs, day patient programs, sober living environments, residential treatment centers and acute care hospital programs. To help ensure abstinence during the rehabilitation process, patients are given Naltrexone, a long acting opiate antagonist.