Same-Day Admission to an Inpatient Detox Program

Same-day detox treatment may be available. Call to speak to an admissions navigator at American Addiction Centers (AAC).

Everyone’s needs and expectations can differ. After calling, there may be an opportunity to enter treatment the same day.

Quick admission to a detox program may be helpful and possibly life-saving in some circumstances. Assessing the patient, stabilizing the individual, and promoting entrance to continued treatment for that individual are crucial elements of detox.¹

In many cases, the right time to begin detox may be right now. But care must be taken. Abruptly quitting some types of drugs or alcohol can be uncomfortable and, at times, result in a dangerous withdrawal syndrome.

Call American Addiction Centers

At American Addiction Centers, you may be able to enter a program immediately in order to medically detox and then move on to treatment that can get you on the road to long-term recovery. If you’re struggling with a substance use disorder or an alcohol use disorder, please connect with one of our admissions navigators at .

You can also fill in our insurance verification form online in order to see if treatment may be covered by your insurance provider.

One thing to expect when being admitted to a detox program is an initial evaluation, which may include:¹

• Obtaining a substance use history: This may include questions about what substances the patient used, how often the patient used them, what amount(s) the patient used, and how long it has been since the patient last used them.
• Getting information on any prior detoxes and/or treatments for substance addiction: Whether the patient has gone through withdrawal before and, if so, how many times and what happened, ought to be part of this.
• Laboratory tests: Determining blood alcohol content (BAC), checking breath alcohol levels, and/or urine drug screening may be part of the evaluation. Lab tests may also be used to assess nutritional status and to screen for health problems.
• Physical assessment: Through a physical exam, the patient can be assessed for any health concerns.
• Gathering a history concerning overall health: Questions may include inquiring if the patient has any mental health conditions, any physical health conditions, and/or any allergies, as well as if the patient has had any surgeries and/or has ever had seizures.
• Assessing the person’s current living situation: Assessing living situation may include asking if the patient is homeless, stays in a shelter, or lives with others.
• Evaluating risk of suicide or violence.

Other elements may also be included in an initial evaluation.¹

There are several factors to consider when determining the appropriate care for your, or a loved ones detoxification, for example:¹

• Admission to a hospital or another setting that provides 24/7 medical care may generally be preferable for detox for sedative-hypnotic withdrawal, alcohol withdrawal, and opioid withdrawal.
• It should be a suitable setting for any existing physical or mental health issues.
• Whether it accepts your insurance. Most insurers are required by law to cover addiction treatment, including detox. However, it’s crucial to find a detox facility that accepts your insurance. Enrolling in a facility that is part of your insurer’s care network typically will have lower costs than one that is out-of-network.
• Location. Treatment close to home is convenient but attending treatment in another locality may have advantages too.
• Amenities. Treatment centers often offer certain amenities (e.g., fitness centers, recreational activities, chef-cooked meals)  that can make the stay in detox or inpatient rehab more comfortable.