What our Benzodiazepine Detox patients say about Novus Medical Detox Center
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It’s a miracle.
A Miracle! I’ve been on Xanax for over 10 years as well as Prozac, Neurontin and I’m leaving feeling better than I have in 15 years!
Film Producer (Xanax, Prozac, Neurontin)
You provided an environment that makes a bad situation (detox) something that can be dealt with, providing the utmost comfort, understanding and patience. Thank you!
Hope I do not have to return but I would refer anyone in the situation I came in. You guys are great!
I feel that making this decision on my own and deciding to return is the best step in my personal recovery.
I will stay clean and be able to maintain by remembering what's important in life. That is actually experience what is offered every day, decisions, opportunities and lots of people who love and care about the others around them.
It was very helpful to have people who genuinely care about what they are doing and the patients in the program. They helped talk me through some difficult times.
Everything you need is here. I loved the HDTV and the DVD player in each room. Housekeeping was great and if felt more like a nice vacation in a great hotel with good friends and good food.
Before I got here, I felt like I had an 85% chance of relapse due to methadone clinic propaganda. I was under the impression that I might never be happy because I had destroyed my opiate receptors. I quickly realized that I could never be happy with drugs in my life. They are a temporary solution to a permanent problem. Now I can clearly see that I caused a lot of pain and suffering to my family and people who cared about me as a result of abusing drugs, and worst of all I was abusing the trust of the people I care about. All that mattered was the drugs. After a little time I came to realize that I was in the 15% of people who continue to stay clean because that was a decision that I made. I felt very empowered and in control of my life, as opposed to feeling like the drugs controlled my life.
Without this medical detoxification process, I highly doubt I could have lived through getting off methadone and benzos. I was taking up to 400 mg of methadone on a daily basis along with 30 mg of Xanax or 10 mg of Klonopin. I felt completely and utterly hopeless and would consistently fall asleep or “nod off” with a cigarette in bed and wake up to large holes in my bedding and clothes. If the drugs wouldn’t have killed me in a year’s time, a fire would. I was damaged physically and financially, and nearly lost everything, including my two stores. When you are on drugs and you want to get clean, no matter how good your intentions, you need help.
Novus not only gave me a clean start, not only gave me hope, it gave me my livelihood and family back. No words could truly express the gratitude I feel. Thank you so much to the Novus staff, and to my family for believing in me. Novus gave me back my life. Thank you so much to every single staff member. They have a saying here… “HOW MANY HAVE WE HELPED TODAY?” You not only helped me, you helped all those who care about me. Thank you so much!
Self-Employed (Methadone, Xanax, Klonopin)
Your detox service is excellent. No comment to improve.
Sober is the only way to be happy and accomplish needed objectives. The mental health system, namely psychiatry, apparently has some serious shortcomings. Watch out.
Mortgage Business Owner (Xanax, Suboxone)
First of all, a big thanks to the directors of Novus. My personal situation was a very difficult case but they accepted me and helped me. They were right! That thanks goes out to all the staff and other patients. Every staff member is so positive about everything and that positive attitude rubs off on all of us. Thanks to Novus, I am free from the drugs and the sadness that comes along with them. I came in here sick as a dog and I am leaving here healthy and with a smile on my face.
Business Owner (Ambien, Lortab, Ativan)It is a beautiful facility. Lovely scenery and a turtle. (We named him Napoleon).
Before checking into Novus I was very uninspired and unmotivated to do anything. I had this insane thought that I was going to get high and be super creative with my art work and writing my book. Needless to say the opposite happened. But then I came to Novus and they helped me turn my life around. In a matter of days I felt just like myself again. The true me, not the me on drugs who lies, cheats and steals, but the genuine me that loves to help others and live an honest, respectful, moral-based life. Novus helped me to excavate myself and I don’t think I could have properly and safely been detoxed from all the rubbish I was putting into my body.
I would change absolutely nothing. It is comfortable and relaxing. Everything is perfect here. Staff and nurses are great. All patients are good people. The nursing staff were always taking care of me.
I successfully and comfortably got off all benzos and opiates. Never sick, no sleep problems, no pain. I realized detox doesn’t need to be painful or terrible. Rather very comfortable and fulfilling. I realized how many good people are in the exact situation as myself and how many people I could relate to. I realized I can have fun and relax sober, can enjoy having sober friends and have met people I will stay in contact with for the rest of my life.
I have decided to stay clean and stay on the right path.
I decided to treat my parents and girlfriend and friends better and how important they are to me.
Great facilities, great staff – nice and courteous. Everyone here was very helpful and supportive. Food doesn’t’ get any better. Kitchen staff was very accommodating. It was nice to have a laundry service and clean room every day.
I felt really blessed to be at such a friendly and supportive facility. I realized I’ve only been living life at a portion of my potential. I know I never want to abuse drugs again. I’m turning a page in my life and it feels really good. I didn’t want to come in, but it may very well have saved my life.
I have nothing negative to say! I’m so happy my family chose this place for me. It truly is the staff as well as the patients that made my stay comfortable! I will so miss everyone!
Every staff member made me feel special and worthy as a fellow human being. They all care and I felt that deeply. I loved the food (first 2 days mostly slept) after that I ate everything on my plate. The only thing I am disappointed with is I gained weight! Good thing, though!
Very comfortable setting! Felt at home which made my stay enjoyable. I’m going to miss everyone here so much. The grounds are beautiful.
I realized that people care about me and took the time to discuss and explain the downfall of drugs and how they affect the body and mind! I believe everything happens for a reason! I went from using a variety of prescription drugs and substance abuse for 5 – 7 years to now I realized I don’t need any type of drug. For the most part I learned that here at Novus from every staff member who gladly spent time with me and explained the corrupt world of prescription drugs that I can now start and live a new clean, happy chapter in my life.
As I stated previously, every single person I have met here at Novus I will treasure them in my heart forever! I want to thank all of you for having touched my life in a positive way. Thank you!!
My experience has taught me to live life in the day and to the fullest! I love you all!
Computer Specialist (Lorazepam, Zoloft, Cocaine)
Overall experience was positive. I felt the staff was very responsive to my needs as well as in addressing any concerns or questions that I had. Food was outstanding and kitchen staff accommodating to special needs.
My room was always kept cleaned and I always had fresh towels for the bathroom. Better than a lot of hotels I have stayed in.
Before I arrived at Novus I was nervous and even scared of what the process would be like. However as each day passed I was surprised at how smoothly my transition went as I was tapered off of Valium.
Although I have more healing and work ahead of me, I am very glad to be off of benzos. Because of this experience at Novus I feel confident to face the challenges of the coming weeks as I continue my healing.
Chemist (Valium)
Because of the food here, I was able to regain my appetite that had been lost for months. I was able to eat even during the peak of my withdrawals.
I feel a lot of weight has been taken off my shoulders. I will never trust a doctor again, especially with controlled substances. I have learned through what my body felt just how bad it was for me. I really hope they pass a law so that doctors won’t keep prescribing controlled substances longer than the FDA approves it for. I have made several decisions, even “detoxing” negative people out of my life! Even though they weren’t doing bad things, they created a bad environment by not being supportive, etc.
Student (Xanax)
Very calm, helpful, nice staff. Love the private rooms. Don't feel like you're in lock down; freedom! Much more comfortable detox than cold turkey.
Everybody I met was very nice and helpful, knowledgeable. The whole staff was great.
I accomplished something here that I would not have been able to do myself. I have been fighting with the addiction for a long time. I feel positive that I don't need to return to my prescription medication. I have made a choice to only do healthy and researched decisions.
IT Project Manager (Xanax)
I was made to feel right at home. The staff and management were excellent at taking care of the details that can be overwhelming when a person is not able to function.
Seeing others working here having gone through the withdrawal process gives me hope that it can be done. Some of the “natural remedies” are truly helpful which is something I have never really bought into prior to coming here. I will definitely be utilizing them more often than not in the future.
Dr. Caroline quickly assessed that I probably needed a metabolic workup and that I might be having “menopausal” issues contributing to the roller coaster ride I've been on. This is something I will definitely follow up on.
Training Manager (Klonopin, Vicodin, Cymbalta, Cocaine)