NorthStar Transitions is the only licensed addiction treatment center inside the city of Boulder. They have a licensed and Joint Commission-accredited facility that serves men, women and families seeking a vigorous continuum of care for drug and alcohol use disorders.

NorthStar is recognized for its exceptional staff and evidence-based clinical practices and is a premier Colorado provider of substance abuse treatment and transitional living options. They serve various client base that includes working professionals, business owners, college students, full-time parents and those managing co-occurring disorders. If you are seeking care for drug misuse, alcoholism or a dual diagnosis, you can come to experience the NorthStar Difference.

NorthStar Transitions provide each client a treatment program that is tailored to their unique needs, including medical history, addiction severity, family dynamics, employment status, lifestyle preferences and mental health diagnosis. NorthStar Transitions utilizes evidence-based modalities and behavioral therapies that produce scientifically proven outcomes. This type of intervention provides the greatest chance at long-term recovery. NorthStar has trained experts and their reputable staff is comprised of certified clinicians, addiction therapists, trauma therapists, licensed psychiatrist, physician’s assistant and medical assistant support that helps clients manage co-occurring diagnoses.They understand that addiction is a pervasive family disease, so they offer healing and restoration for the chemically dependent individual as well as his or her loved ones. The NorthStar program offers disease education and counseling for family members, as needed.

NorthStar invites you to join one of the most desirable communities in Colorado, Boulder. To speak with their admissions team, call 303.558.6400 today.

NorthStar Transitions Alcohol Detox Program

NorthStar Transitions offers “social detox” and withdrawal management for alcohol. Social detox may be appropriate to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms when the patient is acutely intoxicated but has not been using alcohol in large amounts over a long period of time. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms may include shaking, sweating, anxiety, nausea, insomnia and extreme cravings for more alcohol.

Many alcoholics require a medical detox as their first step due to withdrawal symptoms they experience when they stop drinking alcohol. Medical detox for alcoholism usually lasts between 2-7 days. Typically, there is little to no counseling or participation in therapeutic processes during detox as the purpose of detox is to get the patient medically stabilized and prepared to be able to participate in the entire treatment process. After medical detox, many alcoholics generally chooses to enter residential alcohol treatment for an alcohol use disorder. “Residential” (aka inpatient) alcohol rehab typically lasts for 2-4 weeks. During residential alcohol treatment, clients go through assessments by professional counselors and physicians and participate in group and individual counseling sessions. Many clients continue to experience post-acute withdrawal symptoms in residential alcohol treatment and those symptoms are closely monitored and treated in a medically-assisted environment.

Detox admissions are by appointment only and same day appointments may be available. If you or a loved one are in need of alcohol detox, NorthStar Transitions can help. Please contact admissions at 303-558-6400.

NorthStar Transitions Heroin Detox Program

Treatment for heroin addiction typically lasts over a period of 3-12 months based on the needs of each individual. Many heroin dependent individuals require a detox as their first step due to withdrawal symptoms they experience when they stop using heroin. Detox from heroin and other opiates including prescription painkillers is typically appropriate for social detox. Heroin detox symptoms include sweating, anxiety, diarrhea, intense cravings for more heroin, nausea and insomnia. Many medications, such as Clonidine and Subutex, can be prescribed to help alleviate the symptoms of heroin withdrawal. Heroin detox and/or opiate detox typically lasts between 2-7 days. The purpose of detox is to get the patient medically stabilized and prepared to be able to participate in whole treatment process.

After sub-acute detox, many recovering individuals usually choose to enter residential (or inpatient) treatment. Inpatient heroin treatment typically lasts for 28 days. During residential heroin treatment, clients go through a series of assessments by professional counselors and physicians and participate in group and individual counseling sessions. Many clients continue to experience post-acute withdrawal symptoms in residential heroin treatment and those symptoms are closely assisted and treated in a monitored inpatient treatment center environment.