Weekend Alcoholism
When casual drinks with friends turns into binge drinking or alcohol dependency.
The first step toward recovery is an important one. Once you’ve committed to treatment, our trained team of addiction experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
When you arrive at our residential addiction treatment center, you will be greeted by our experienced admissions team, who will take you through the registration process and answer any questions you may have. We will also collect any copays or deductibles at that time.
A medical assistant will take your vital signs and issue a breathalyzer to check your blood alcohol level. This allows us to get an accurate assessment of your current health status.
The presence of alcohol in your blood does not necessarily prevent you from entering treatment, however, your health and safety are our top priority. That’s why all patients admitted to our treatment center must be medically stable. A physician will perform a physical exam and determine your individual medical needs and if it is safe for you to enter treatment.
All Henry Ford Health System locations are Nicotine-free Zones. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, nicotine products (including smokeless tobacco) and lighters are not permitted by patients and visitors.
Additionally, we recognize that nicotine is a harmful addiction. Research indicates that when people discontinue nicotine use at the same time as they discontinue use of other substances, they have higher rates of success.
Your family or loved ones are encouraged to stay until the process is completed. While they are waiting, a Family Advocate will provide them with information on support systems and education resources available to them.
Residential addiction care is provided at Henry Ford Maplegrove Center in West Bloomfield. For questions, call (248) 661-6100, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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