Medically-Assisted Detox
5 - 14
Days
How detox works
The Foundation Clinic | Detox Programme
Since you have expressed interest in attending a Detox Programme, here are the details:
- During the detox you are considered a patient under the medical care of one of our consultant doctor and under the therapeutic care of the team headed up by psychologist, Dr Michael Niss.
- The programme runs for 5 – 14 days (or part thereof) and admission takes place from a Monday to Friday during normal office hours.
- The programme can be undertaken on a weekend, but then normal weekend routines apply which may differ from the weekday procedures, sessions and activities.
- Once the client has been settled and is medically cleared, they are introduced to the treatment and recovery process and can start attending certain groups.
- Detox clients are given plenty of time to rest and relax, but individual therapy can be arranged on request.
- The professional staff are available to assist the patients in making decisions and plans regarding full treatment and recovery options.
Please remember to bring:
- Comfortable clothing
- Personal toiletries and towels
- All prescribed medications
- Reading material
Detox Schedule
Day 1: History, Medical and Physical
Patient’s medical history and physical assessment will be undertaken by the medical staff.
Day 2 – 5: Rest and Monitoring
Patients are given plenty of time to rest while being monitored by the medical staff.
Communication is conducted with your family by the Admissions’ Manager.
All administration is taken care of by the administration team, such as medical aid approval and payment and other financial arrangements.
Patients are evaluated during this time and medical, physical, treatment and recovery recommendations are made by the medical staff and therapeutic team. Medical protocols are initiated on admission, under the care of a general practitioner.
Day 5 – 14 : In-House Treatment
Clients are required to part in in-house treatment activities including (but not limited to) AA & NA Meetings, creative therapy, eco awareness, recovery coaching and meditation. Access to the full programme is limited, but detox clients may attend the Recovery Wellness PRogramme in the afternoons to support their treatment. If detox clients would like to join the programme following discharge, arrangements can be made.
Patients are required to attend at least one session with a counselor/coach to discuss your recovery and treatment plan following your detox programme.
On the final day clients’ discharge procedures will be conducted by a member of the clinical/therapeutic team.
