Specifications include, but are not limited to: Detox-Residential Withdrawal Management is a step in the recovery process, and for some it is thefirst step. The Residential Withdrawal Management Service is to be a safe, supportive, therapeuticenvironment that provides the highest quality care for the medical management of substancewithdrawal to prevent serious medical complications. Detox-Residential Withdrawal Management is alevel of care intended for individuals whose acute signs and symptoms are sufficiently severe torequire 24-hour care but not in need of hospitalization. The withdrawal management process consistsof evaluation, stabilization and preparation for therapy. As part of a larger behavioral health carecontinuum, detoxification should be followed by further assessment, behavioral therapy, medication,and/or continued, long-term support.