About The STOP Clinic
The STOP Clinic is a holistic addiction treatment provider in Cary, North Carolina, specializing in smoking cessation and nicotine addiction using natural rapid detoxification methods.
Established in 1992, the clinic offers outpatient treatment programs that combine electrical acupuncture, hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming and behavior modification to help clients overcome nicotine and food addictions.
A Unique Detox to Stop Smoking
Led by owner Leslie Lyon, The STOP Clinic uses an ancient Chinese protocol and evidence based techniques to address both the physical and mental components of addiction without habit-forming medications.
Clients begin with a complimentary phone consultation and evaluation to determine program fit. The outpatient rapid detox program typically takes one to five visits to complete, using electrical stimulation of auricular acupuncture points and the vagus nerve to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Treatment includes individual counseling, intuitive education, behavior modification tools and comprehensive dietary counseling emphasizing natural foods and detoxification.
The clinic addresses nicotine addiction, food addiction and weight loss with optional reinforcement sessions available at discounted rates to support long term recovery and relapse prevention.
Fast Facts
- Programs offered: Outpatient rapid detox for smoking cessation, nicotine addiction, food addiction and weight loss
- Who they treat: Adults seeking to quit smoking or manage food related addiction and weight issues
- Approach: Holistic, natural treatment combining electrical acupuncture, hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, and behavior modification.
- Payment options: Private pay, credit cards and Venmo
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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