Inpatient Medical Detoxification

The 4-East nursing unit is a 35-bed general medicine unit providing multidisciplinary care to patients with acute opiate and/or alcohol withdrawal or alcohol intoxication as their primary diagnosis. Medical detoxification is the safe management of the acute physical symptoms of withdrawal associated with stopping drug and/or alcohol use. The healthcare team works with the patient to stabilize their withdrawal symptoms as well as manage any other acute medical problems. While detoxification alone does not treat addiction, for many patients it is the needed first step. Once stabilized, patients are provided with referrals for treatment of their addiction as well as follow up for any other medical problems.

New Visions provides pre-screening for patients seeking direct admissions as well as referrals for addiction treatment for discharge planning.

New Visions Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please feel free to leave a voicemail message anytime at (773) 975-3282.

In case of an emergency, contact your primary care physician and/or go to your nearest emergency room for an evaluation.

Emergency admissions to 3-East are determined through Thorek Memorial Hospital’s emergency department.

For questions, please contact the nursing unit at extension (773) 975-6735 or the nursing manager at (773) 525-6780 ext. 3278.

For pre-screening information, contact New Visions at (773) 525-6780 ext. 3282.