Biological: Getting the Body Stable First
Some substances can produce withdrawal symptoms that require medical assessment and, in certain cases, medically supervised withdrawal management. For this reason, physical health, substance use and withdrawal risk are assessed at the outset of treatment.
Every admission begins with a comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment. Where withdrawal requires medical management, this is provided under appropriate clinical supervision. Structure around sleep, nutrition and physical activity also helps establish a more stable foundation for the therapeutic work that follows.
Establishing physical stability provides an important foundation for the psychological and therapeutic work that follows. Understanding health needs and withdrawal risk also helps the clinical team develop an appropriate treatment plan from the outset.
