Frequently asked questions.

Medical detox is often the first step for people with physical dependency on substances like alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. It allows your body to safely clear the substance under twenty-four-hour nursing care and physician oversight. During your admissions call, we'll talk through whether medical detox is the right starting point.

Length of stay depends on your clinical needs and insurance. Medical detox is typically a shorter, medically supervised process; residential treatment is a structured period of live-in care. Our team works with you to adjust timelines based on your goals and recovery milestones.

Comfortable clothing and shoes, alcohol-free toiletries, a journal or approved reading material, and any prescription medications (which must be reviewed by our medical staff). Avoid bringing anything containing alcohol, weapons, or items not permitted under our care guidelines. If you're missing something, tell us on the call and we'll figure out the rest together.

Yes. We offer medication-assisted treatment using Suboxone, Subutex, and Vivitrol. MAT is most commonly used for opioid and alcohol use disorder to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and support recovery when paired with counseling and therapy. We do not use methadone at Hickory Grove Recovery.

Hickory Grove Recovery works primarily with commercial insurance. Our admissions team checks your coverage on the call and explains, in clear terms, what's covered and what your options are — before you commit to anything.

Family is part of recovery. Family counseling and structured contact are built into treatment, within the limits of what each patient agrees to share.

Confidentiality is protected by federal law — 42 CFR Part 2 for substance use disorder treatment, plus HIPAA. We do not disclose your treatment to employers without your written consent.

We work with justice-involved patients, including people coming from jail, court, or probation. Documentation of attendance and completion can be provided to courts and referring agencies with your written consent.

Recovery doesn't stop when treatment ends. Discharge planning starts on day one and includes relapse prevention planning, continuing therapy options, and referrals to ongoing mental health providers or recovery resources.

Call admissions — we answer 24/7. We'll talk through what's going on, check your coverage, and walk you through next steps together.