What is Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina?

Carolina Outpatient Detox is a North Carolina-based provider offering medically supervised outpatient detox services designed to help individuals safely begin recovery while continuing their daily responsibilities.

What makes Carolina Outpatient Detox different from other programs in North Carolina?

Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina focuses on a standalone outpatient model that allows individuals to receive expert care without inpatient stays. The program emphasizes flexibility, privacy, and same-day access to treatment.

Who leads the medical team at Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina?

The program is led by a board-certified Medical Director and supported by an experienced clinical and nursing team in North Carolina, ensuring safe and effective detox care.

What is the treatment philosophy at Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina?

The treatment philosophy in North Carolina is based on providing safe, accessible, and discreet outpatient detox care that allows individuals to begin recovery without disrupting work, family, or daily life.

What types of substances are treated at Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina?

Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina treats a wide range of substances including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, kratom, and polysubstance use with personalized treatment plans.

Does Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina offer same-day admissions?

Yes, Carolina Outpatient Detox in North Carolina offers same-day admissions seven days a week, allowing individuals to begin treatment quickly when they are ready.

About Us

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Compassionate, Confidential, and Expert Outpatient Detox in Charlotte, NC

Carolina Outpatient Detox was founded on a simple but powerful idea: people deserve access to safe, effective detox treatment without putting their lives on hold. Our founders recognized that traditional inpatient detox often creates unnecessary barriers. For many individuals, leaving work or family for weeks at a time feels impossible, even if they are ready to begin recovery.

In April 2025, we opened our first outpatient detox clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, built on a proven model already serving clients across Georgia. Today, we remain the only standalone outpatient detox center in North Carolina. We are proud to help professionals, parents, and high-functioning adults receive the care they need with privacy, dignity, and expert medical oversight.

Our Mission and Values

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and accessible medical detox services that empower individuals to take control of their recovery without disrupting their daily lives. We strive to remove barriers to care by offering same-day, outpatient treatment for any substance, delivered with dignity, discretion, and the highest clinical standards.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We treat every client as a whole person with empathy and respect.

Excellence

We follow the highest medical and clinical standards under ASAM guidelines.

Accessibility

Open seven days a week, accepting all insurance, with rapid admissions.

Integrity

Transparent communication in care, billing, and partnerships.

Discretion

Complete privacy for clients and families who require confidentiality.

Meet Our Leadership

Our strength lies in the expertise and compassion of our leadership.

Jake Harris, M.A

Founder

Clinical and Medical Leadership

Our strength lies in the expertise and compassion of our clinical teams.

Afreen Taqui, RN

Program Director

Dr. Christopher Lord

NC Medical Director

Mary Urban, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Blackburn, LCSW

Clinical Director

Simmons Doster, LCSW

Primary Therapist

Why Clients Choose Carolina Outpatient Detox

We are more than a clinic. We are a trusted partner for individuals and families who need immediate help delivered with professionalism and discretion.

The only standalone outpatient detox in North Carolina
Same-day admissions, seven days a week
Ability to detox from any substance, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, kratom, and stimulants
A discreet and private model designed for professionals and high-functioning adults
Proven results, with 86 percent of clients transitioning to continued treatment after detox

Carolina Outpatient Detox is a resource for clients, families, and referral partners who need confidence that treatment will be safe, confidential, and effective.

Take the First Step Today

You do not need to put your life on pause to get help. Carolina Outpatient Detox provides the safety, expertise, and discretion you deserve. If you are struggling with alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, kratom, stimulants, or multiple substances, our team is here to help you begin recovery today.