Program Description
PARC Detox is a CARF accredited, medically monitored detoxification and
assessment unit for adults (18 and up). Individuals who are diagnosed substance
abusing or substance dependent are admitted to the PARC Detox. The services
provided at PARC Detox include detoxification from drugs of abuse, assessment
to determine the appropriate level of care, referrals and placements for
continuing care.
Days/Hours of Operation
Seven days per week, 24 hours per day
Admission Criteria
- Client is an alcohol or other drug dependent or abusing adult and
in need of medically monitored detoxification and evaluation as determined
by the Registered Nurse and admitting physician.
- Client shows a history or exhibits signs and symptoms indicating
that they need more structure than outpatient treatment (examples include
that the client misses work, gets intoxicated on a daily basis, etc
- Alternative treatment strategies at lesser levels of care have either
been exhausted, are unavailable, or have been ruled out as unlikely
to benefit the individual.
- Client is presently in physical, emotional or social distress as
a result of his/her alcohol or other drug use.
- Client can function in a structured program without posing significant
risk to self or others.
- Client does not exhibit any of the following as determined by the
Registered Nurse during the nursing assessment or Physician during the
history and physical:
- Suicide or homicide attempt in the past fifteen days or suicidal
or homicidal intent currently.
- Present medical conditions requiring intensive medical care or
monitoring for example unstable angina or insulin dependent diabetes.
- Intolerable aggressive, violent or abusive behavior.
- Highly communicable diseases such as untreated tuberculosis,
meningitis or hepatitis.
- Status epilipticus or experiencing seizures.
- Pregnancy (unless safely detoxed for 5 days at a medical facility
or accompanied by a written statement of medical stability regarding
fetal status and regular fetal monitoring during the period of withdrawal
symptoms). Women past their 28th week of pregnancy will be referred
to a medical facility.
- Coma; not responding to painful stimuli; signs of acute CNS localization;
respiratory distress; signs of acute pulmonary, cardiac, renal or
hepatic failure; non-reduced fractures; internal hemorrhage; acute
infectious process; acute uncontrollable psychotic reactions, insulin
dependent diabetes, or unstable angina.
Admission/Referral Packet
Number of Beds
PARC Detox can serve up to thirteen (13) clients at any given time.
Service Location
PARC - 1420 Washington Ave, Huntington,
WV 25704 - map
- (304) 697-1790 - FAX (304) 697-1281
Referral/Admissions Process
Voluntary referrals are accepted by calling 304-399-7776 and scheduling an assessment appointment. If
requested, voluntary admissions need to bring the following items to their
admission assessment appointment with the Registered Nurse at PARC Detox
(1) results of laboratory tests including urine drug screening, urinalysis,
complete blood count, complete chemical profile, hepatitis screening and
serum pregnancy test if applicable (2) a written statement of medical stability
for detoxification from a physician.
Individuals who have legal documentation of a formal adjudication process
on the basis of addiction are admitted as Involuntary Emergency Medical
Commitment (or IEMC) status provided that they are medically stable as
determined by the Registered Nurse on duty. These documents include an
application, certification by a licensed psychologist or physician and
a probable cause order. Individuals who are pending the outcome of a formal
adjudication process are detained at PARC Detox under Detainee status.
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