Drug and Alcohol Detox Services at Cornerstone

Treating substance use disorder generally begins with detoxification, more commonly known as drug and alcohol detox.

At Cornerstone in Knoxville, you can be confident that the beginning of your recovery journey is safe and medically supervised with our onsite detox services. Staffed with licensed professionals specifically trained in treating addiction, detox at Cornerstone employs evidence-based methods and medications to minimize withdrawal symptoms and ensure your comfort.

As a person becomes tolerant of a substance, they will also develop a dependence on it. Over time, if they stop using, they may experience withdrawal symptoms that are often the opposite of the drug’s intended effects.

Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, including shaking, headaches, or vomiting, as the body works to rebalance itself without the substance. In our Knoxville detox program at Cornerstone, patients are carefully monitored 24/7 by licensed medical and clinical staff.

Detoxification removes substances, or toxins, from the body, allowing it to recover from dependence on alcohol or drugs. This critical process stabilizes the body and prepares patients for the next steps in their treatment plan.

During your stay in our Knoxville detox unit, our staff will regularly assess your physical condition, monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate, while also checking in on your mental and emotional state. Our medical team may prescribe medications to help ease withdrawal symptoms and make the process as comfortable as possible.

Most importantly, you’ll have time to rest, rejuvenate, and reset your body and mind before joining a supportive community of peers in the residential program. The detox process typically lasts 24 hours to a few days and is always customized to fit your specific condition and circumstances. Our primary goal is to stabilize your body and ensure you are healthy enough to begin your treatment program.