Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Detox in Asheville, NC

Quit alcohol or opioids safely while sleeping in your own bed. We prescribe medicine to ease withdrawal and check on you often, in our office or at your home.

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What is outpatient detox?

Outpatient detox is getting through withdrawal with a medical provider on your side, without staying overnight anywhere. You get medicine to make the symptoms easier, and we check in with you often while alcohol or drugs leave your body.

Alcohol and opioids change how your brain handles stress and pleasure. That is why stopping suddenly can bring shaking, sweating, anxiety, bad sleep, an upset stomach, and strong cravings. Quitting alcohol cold turkey can even be dangerous without medical help.

Detox at home works well for many people whose withdrawal is expected to be mild or moderate. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, detox works best when it leads straight into ongoing treatment instead of being the only step.

A provider talks with a patient about outpatient detox in Asheville

Needing help with this is not a sign of weakness. It is a medical problem, and it has medical answers.

Come to us, or we come to you

Detox is hard enough without a drive across town. You can be seen in our Asheville office, or a provider can come to your home.

Office visits
Come in for your first visit, get your prescription the same day, and stop back for check-ins during the hardest first days.

House calls
If you are too sick to travel, have no ride, or need to stay with your kids, we can come to your home for the first visit and the follow-up checks.

Signs you may need detox

Withdrawal can start within hours of your last drink or dose. If two or three of these sound like you, give us a call.

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01Shaking or tremors when you stop drinking

02Sweating, chills, or a racing heart

03Anxiety, irritability, or trouble sleeping

04Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

05Muscle aches, yawning, or a runny nose

06Strong cravings when you try to cut back

07Drinking or using just to stop feeling sick

08You have tried to quit on your own before

How outpatient detox works

01

A first visit

We talk about what you use, how much, and your health, so we can make sure detox at home is safe for you.

02

Medicine to ease withdrawal

You get a prescription that takes the edge off the symptoms, plus clear instructions on how to take it.

03

Frequent check-ins

We check on you often in the first few days, at our office, at your home, or by phone, and change the plan if you need it.

04

A plan for after

Before detox ends, we set up the next step, like a medicine that cuts cravings, plus counseling or a support group.

You can get through this.

Withdrawal does not last forever, and you do not have to do it alone. We will not judge you, and what you tell us stays private.

A person rests at home on the couch while their partner checks on them during detox

What we help you detox from

Alcohol

If your withdrawal is expected to be mild or moderate, we give you medicine and check on you closely so you can stay home safely. Once you are through it, a medicine can cut cravings so it is easier to stay sober.

After detox: naltrexone or acamprosate

Opioids

For heroin, fentanyl, or prescription pain pills, buprenorphine eases withdrawal and cravings. Many people keep taking it after detox to help them stay off opioids.

Buprenorphine (Suboxone)

Other substances

Stopping benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Klonopin) and some other drugs should be done slowly. Your provider will look at your history and tell you honestly whether detox at home is safe for you.

Reviewed case by case

Straight answers to what people ask us most

Still unsure? Call and ask us directly. Nothing you say puts you on a list.

For many adults, yes. You get medicine, a clear plan, and regular check-ins, so the symptoms stay manageable while you stay home. It is not right for everyone. If you have ever had seizures or DTs (delirium tremens) during withdrawal, or you have serious health problems, we will help you find a place that can watch you around the clock.

Withdrawal from alcohol or opioids is usually worst in the first few days and mostly better within about a week. Sleep and mood can take longer to settle, which is why we keep seeing you afterward.

Yes. If you are too sick to travel, have no ride, or cannot leave your kids, a provider can do the first visit and the follow-up checks at your home. Call us to check that we cover your area.

Many people keep working and caring for their family during detox, especially after the first few days. Some take a few days off at the start, when symptoms are strongest. We will help you plan the timing.

Detox is the first step, not the whole treatment. Most people go right on to a medicine that helps them stay stopped, like naltrexone or acamprosate for alcohol, or buprenorphine for opioids, with the same provider they already know.

We focus on the medical side: medicine and check-ins. Counseling and support groups make recovery stronger, and we are happy to connect you with good counselors and recovery groups in the Asheville area.

Yes. Federal privacy laws protect your records, and we take that seriously. We do not share your information without your permission, except where the law requires it.

Outpatient detox in Asheville and Buncombe County

We help adults stop alcohol and opioids safely at home, with a plan for what comes next. We see people from Asheville, South Asheville, and the rest of Buncombe County.

932 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 106
Asheville, NC 28803
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Get help with detox

You do not have to white-knuckle withdrawal. Call us and we will tell you honestly whether detox at home is safe for you.

Call (828) 283-0367

Office visits or house calls
Most major insurance accepted
Confidential. No judgment. Same-week visits.

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