For many, detoxification can be the first essential step toward recovery, clearing harmful substances from the body in a safe, managed way so you, your family, and close friends can begin healing physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Detox usually involves three phases:
- Evaluation: To build a personalized care plan, our medical staff assesses your health, identifies any co-occurring disorders or illnesses that need treatment, tests for substances, and evaluates any other mental and physical needs. Withdrawal from substances can have overwhelming and even dangerous symptoms, so this phase is crucial.
- Stabilization: Waypoint helps you safely manage withdrawal symptoms during this phase. Medications may also come into play to ease discomfort, and you’ll have emotional support throughout. Stabilization may take several days, depending on the substances involved, but the goal is to provide comfort without judgment and a strong sense of security from beginning to end.
- Transition to Treatment: Detox is not the full solution—it’s just the starting point. Here at Waypoint, our staff understands the importance of continuing with residential or outpatient care to build on your progress, and detox helps clear your mind and stabilize your body so you can focus on learning new coping skills, create goals, and prepare for long-term recovery.
Residential Treatment in Cameron
Residential treatment is a type of care where individuals stay on-site with us in Cameron and receive 24/7 support. This environment offers a safe space to heal, reflect, and develop new habits. Inpatient treatment is especially helpful if you need distance from triggers or distractions at home. At Waypoint’s facility, residential treatment may include:
- Group therapy for peer support that gives added insight into shared experiences. Talking with others working toward recovery helps clients feel less isolated and builds valuable connections.
- Individual counseling helps you develop personal strategies for managing triggers and resiliency. Private counseling sessions let clients explore the underlying causes of their substance use and learn skills to handle future challenges.
- Skill-building sessions work for managing stress, improving communication, and practicing healthy coping techniques. These practical lessons empower you to go after a positive lifestyle and make decisions that promote your well-being.
- Family services target your support systems at home, helping loved ones understand how they can help you avoid triggers, heal your relationship as a team, and reconnect with you in recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Services in North Charleston
Waypoint designs its intensive outpatient program (IOP) for clients who live at home or in recovery housing. IOP is a flexible, effective approach that helps clients practice new skills in everyday life. IOP can be a source of support similar to what you experience in residential treatment but with the added flexibility to stay connected to family, work, or school. IOP at Waypoint includes:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This method helps you detect and anticipate triggers, create healthy coping strategies, and build self-confidence. CBT also teaches you how to change negative thought patterns and beliefs that may worsen your substance use disorder (SUD) while teaching you how to manage stress, anxiety, and cravings sustainably.
- 12-Step Programs: These offer a strong peer support network and focus on responsibility, trust, and personal growth. You can attend local meetings and work alongside others who understand or even share your experiences.
- Positive Behavior Support: This method encourages the positive habits you’ve formed and reinforces healthy behaviors by rewarding your progress and building social connections. Whether through family encouragement, social events, or the internal satisfaction that comes with reaching a personal goal, positive reinforcement helps you deepen your recovery.
Continuing Care With Waypoint Recovery
Recovery doesn’t stop when treatment ends. Continuing care is an important part of maintaining progress and preventing relapse, and Waypoint’s continuing care services can motivate and connect you with ongoing support systems. Waypoint’s continuing care services provide:
- Ongoing counseling and support groups consist of regular check-ins that provide a safe space to discuss challenges, ask for advice, and celebrate progress.
- Monitoring tools help you track progress and address potential concerns early. Monitoring can also act as a supplement to treatment that gets you in the habit of recognizing triggers, making healthy decisions, and staying accountable to your goals.
- Family support programs involve loved ones in the recovery process. Families and friends are pivotal for your steady motivation and positive behavior reinforcement. At Waypoint, your loved ones receive resources that help them understand recovery and learn how to offer meaningful support based on their unique experiences.
Enrich Your Recovery Experience in South Carolina
Waypoint Recovery is committed to guiding you and your family toward healthier lives. We practice compassion and evidence-based medicine in every one of our services, from detoxification and residential care to structured outpatient treatment and ongoing support to build a recovery plan that works for you. Contact us today!
