Medical Withdrawal Management
Medical withdrawal management is an inpatient medical stabilization and withdrawal management service for adults with drug and alcohol-related health issues.
The service offers hope to those suffering from the abuse of drugs and alcohol in south Arkansas, as well as their families and employers.
If you or a loved one is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, or are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from the cessation of using certain substances, Medical Center of South Arkansas is here to help.
Through a medically supervised inpatient hospital stay, we can help put you on the road to recovery with an individual treatment plan. Our service includes:
- Pre-screening assessment
- Admission
- 3 to 5 days of medical stabilization
- Appropriate discharge planning
For Employers
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, the impact of alcoholism and drug dependence in the workplace often focuses on four major issues:
- Premature death/fatal accidents
- Injuries/accident rates
- Absenteeism/extra sick leave
- Loss of production
Employers can look for these prominent signs of abuse:
- Frequent tardiness or unexplained absences
- Inconsistent on-the-job performance
- Unusual physical symptoms or behaviors (unsteady gait, hyperactive/manic activity, sudden weight loss, dental problems, wearing long sleeves on hot days, etc.)
- Paranoia or overreaction to criticism or helpful suggestions
- An unwillingness to talk about hobbies, family life or personal interests in someone who was forthcoming before
- Lower levels of productivity in the morning or a general sluggishness when first reporting to work
The medical withdrawal management service at Medical Center of South Arkansas accepts appropriate patients who are experiencing problems and incapacitation due to substance use and/or alcohol abuse, or are experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms from cessation of use of certain substances. The service accepts most insurance plans.
The medical withdrawal management service consists of a medically supervised hospital stay for inpatient stabilization which typically lasts 3 to 5 days. The medical director and nursing personnel utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach for individualized treatment of each patient. They also make referrals for the patients to seek outpatient care in order to prevent relapse, which is key to continued success.
By encouraging and supporting treatment, employers can dramatically assist in reducing the negative impact of alcoholism and addiction in the workplace while reducing their costs.
For more information or to make an appointment, call (870) 863-2491.