Five details deserve early review: substances, use pattern, last use, prior withdrawal, and current health. Use Desert Hot Springs addiction treatment information for local context, then remember that detox is not addiction treatment when planning care after withdrawal. No checklist can determine your personal course or level of care.
First, name every substance you can recall. Second, describe usual amounts and frequency. Third, record the last known use. Fourth, report past withdrawal symptoms or complications. Fifth, share current health and mental health needs. These details may interact in complex ways. Missing details can change early estimates. Updates may also change the care plan. Do not hide use because of shame. Substance use disorder is a health condition. Clear facts help the care team assess needs. A list informs review, but does not replace it.
Use the five points as a worksheet. Write facts rather than conclusions. Mark unknown times as unknown. Avoid filling gaps with guesses. Add the source of each date. For example, note a receipt or message. Bring medicine containers when appropriate. Include vitamins and nonprescription products. Note recent illness or injury. Record any past emergency related to withdrawal. Then ask what needs clinical confirmation. This process keeps your notes practical. It cannot predict symptom severity or duration.
- Name every substance used
- Describe amount and frequency
- Record the last known use
- Report past withdrawal experiences
- Share current health needs