About Alton Memorial Hospital – Alton
Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois offers medical stabilization services for adults who are experiencing alcohol and substance use disorder.
Their inpatient medical stabilization unit is staffed by highly qualified addiction professionals who provide assessment, support and detox using FDA approved medications. Detox is often the first step towards recovery, especially for individuals with alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine and certain stimulant addictions. During detox, individuals receive around the clock medical supervision including emotional and physical care. The average length of stay for medical detox is generally 3-7 days, depending on the severity of the addiction and overall physical and mental health.
The use of medication assisted detox helps during the earliest stages of recovery by easing withdrawal symptoms, stabilizing body functions and normalizing brain function. As well, the use of medication assisted treatment has been shown to reduce the risk of overdose death, decrease criminal activity related to substance use disorder and lower infectious disease transmission. Most importantly, the use of medication assisted detox and treatment improves long term recovery success.
Once an individual has completed detox they will work with their peer recovery specialists to create a treatment plan to meet their ongoing recovery needs. This includes providing referrals to the appropriate level of care and programs that will support sobriety.
Alton Memorial accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicaid. For individuals without health insurance, they have plans to help them pay their hospital bills. Their insurance and billing department can assist you with understanding your benefits, including out of pocket expenses and can work with you to develop a payment plan for those who meet certain financial criteria.
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