At the Wahi Center, we have a proven track record of successfully detoxing individuals from all manner of drugs of abuse, including alcohol, heroin, methadone, prescription pain pills, cocaine, and methamphetamines.  The primary means of accomplishing the detox phase of recovery is via the administration of intravenous (IV) nutrients combined with a complete oral nutritional regimen, part of which includes the use of focused amino acid therapies to re-establish harmonious brain neurochemistry.  Each patient is given a 30-day drug-specific oral supplement "detox box" as put together by Dr. Dave Arneson, N.M.D., Medical Director.  Click here for more details on Dr. Dave's Detox Boxes.  

The use of IV therapies is most intense during the acute phase of withdrawal, which lasts for approximately 3-5 days with most drugs of abuse, the exception being methadone, the acute phase of which may last for 1-2 weeks.  During this time period, each individual receives daily nutrient IVs to help replenish and restore nutritional biochemistry, which is supplemented with specific pharmaceutical medications to help ease the burden of withdrawal.  After the acute withdrawal ends, each individual receives periodic nutrient IVs for general support for the duration of their stay at the Wahi Center.   

Both during the detox phase and after its completion, the patient will be lead through the 12-step process as directed by John Carter, Program Director and Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor.  This allows each individual the ability to acquire an understanding of the addiction process as it is occurs uniquely for him or her.  In addition, individualized one-on-one counseling, group counseling, and regular 12-step meetings will further enhance this process during each person's stay at the Wahi Center.  

If after the 30-day treatment program additional recovery support is deemed necessary either for personal or legal reasons, the Wahi Center can assist in making arrangements for the individual to move on to an appropriate half-way house in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.