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Medical Detoxification

Medically-monitored detoxification is a process for alleviating and minimizing the short-term symptoms of withdrawal from drug dependence. It may also include a period of psychological readjustment designed to prepare the patient to take the next step in ongoing treatment. It is often the beginning phase of treatment.

LRADAC has a 16 bed, 24-hour Detox unit with licensed nursing staff and ancillary staff present at all times. We monitor the medical status of clients withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs so that we can treat symptoms accordingly. The average stay in our Detox unit is five to seven days but the length of stay may vary depending on the client's medical status and drug or alcohol use. Clients will be given the opportunity to participate in educational groups and to be introduced to self-help groups.

LRADAC serves men and women 18 years of age and older. We primarily serve residents of Lexington and Richland Counties, but we can also serve clients from other counties that do not have this resource available to them.

Each client is seen by a case manager to determine plans for continuing the recovery process. The case manager or the clinical counselor may make referrals to other levels of care - such as in-patient or out-patient treatment - as appropriate for the client.

Admission to LRADAC's Medical Detoxification unit is initiated by referrals from other facilities, walk-ins or by self-referral from the client. All clients are seen by a member of the physician staff. The fee for detoxification is $400 per day. LRADAC will bill Medicaid or other private insurance. (Clients should check with their private insurance to ensure that LRADAC is in their network.) Length of stay is determined by the Treatment Team, comprised of the Medical Director, Nurse, and Case Worker/Counselor.

For a screening, please call (803) 256-3100 ext. 201. Admissions can be done 24 hours a day, seven days a week.