The Cornerstone Recovery Systems Inc.

PHARMACOLOGICALLY-MANAGED
DETOX & TREATMENT

Physician prescribed medications are kept stored in a locked cabinet
and are made available under staff supervision to clients
as per the directions on the prescription container.

ACCEPTABLE MEDICATIONS FOR DETOX

The Cornerstone Recovery Systems, Inc. respects the expertise of those in the medical profession and in no way presumes to prescribe for clients entering the program. The medications listed below have proven to be generally effective for detox. In cases where these medications may be contraindicated, acceptable substitutes may be considered.

Alcohol/Benzodiazepine Detox

Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochoride (Librium)* - anti-anxiety; anti-convulsant;
                                                                             sedative-hypnotic

Divalproex Sodium (Depakote) - anti-convulsant

Gabapentin (Neurontin) - anti-convulsant

Phenytoin (Dilantin) - anti-convulsant

Sertraline (Zoloft) - anti-depressant

Heroin/Methadone/Hydrocodone/Oxycotin/Vicodin Detox

Clonidine (Catapres) - anti-hypertensive

*NOTE: The Cornerstone generally does not permit clients to use narcotics, opioids, or benzodiazepines in its facilities at any time. However, in light of the anti-convulsant action of Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and because of the life threatening potential associated with alcohol/benzodiazepine detoxification, the decision was made to except it from this policy on a taper or titrate order (deceasing daily dosages over a limited time).

Healthcare Providers: The Cornerstone welcomes the opportunity to discuss our Detox Medication Policy with you. Please call Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at (530) 275-5622.

ACCEPTABLE MEDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT

As noted above, The Cornerstone does not permit narcotics, opioids, or benzodiazepines to be used in its facilities at any time. However, there is a wide range of medications prescribed for medical or psychiatric conditions that are permitted at The Cornerstone. Please contact us directly to discuss the particulars of specific medications.