Methadone Detox Treatment
If you're struggling with an addiction to methadone, the initial step to opioid recovery is medically supervised detox from a licensed provider. Sunrise Detox Center is standing by to assist you. We'll help you manage unfavorable and potentially dangerous opioid withdrawal symptoms while keeping you at ease and safe. There's no need to endure this battle by yourself. Contact us for methadone detox at 888-443-3869 to get started today.
While this substance is frequently used in the treatment of opioid use disorders for drugs like heroin and fentanyl, it's nevertheless a controlled substance with an elevated risk for misuse. An addiction has a higher chance of developing if methadone is given as a painkiller or ingested without medical authorization.
Should I Enter Methadone Detox?
Even drugs meant to help can turn out to be problematic to our lives. If you use methadone outside of medical authorization, or you experience constant yearnings and compulsions to use, it might be necessary to get help. Reach out to Sunrise for methadone detox if you:
- Keep using in spite of experiencing unfavorable repercussions
- Deal with ongoing compulsions and cravings
- Spend an excessive amount time consuming, recuperating, and finding more of the drug
- Fail to fulfill responsibilities at work, home, or school
- Avoid pastimes you once liked so you are able to use methadone
- Get withdrawal symptoms when trying not to use
- Form a tolerance and require more of the opioid to get the wanted outcome
Any sign of addiction is all you need to find assistance, and you don't need to experience everything documented above. It's always smart to respond quickly before the situation deteriorates further. A medically guided detox is the most effective and safest way to initiate your recovery and terminate the habit of methadone use.
What To Anticipate From Methadone Detox At Sunrise Detox Center
What you undergo with methadone dependency will be different from others, so your methadone detox must be as well. Sunrise Detox Center will personalize a plan of care intended only for your situation to keep you at ease, safe, and progressing in recovery. It begins with a thorough evaluation that takes into account your symptoms, clinical records, and physical health.
We’re here for you 24/7, as the detox process may have a physical and mental influence on you. We continuously monitor your core vital signs and treat any symptoms you experience, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Agitation
- Insomnia and restlessness
- Vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea
- Sweating, fever, and chills
- Joint and muscle discomfort
We'll help you navigate through whatever withdrawal symptoms you're dealing with and may employ prescribed medicine as part of your recovery. While your treatment will be distinct from others, all residents will gain from the following:
- Nutritious, well-balanced meals
- Comfortable resident lounges and bedrooms
- 24-hour access to beverages and snacks
When you're feeling up for it, you are encouraged to engage in individual and group therapy. These valuable meetings will begin to look at the roots of your addiction and prepare you for the ensuing phase of your recovery, which is typically inpatient rehabilitation. We'll also prepare for the next steps with a thorough aftercare plan. You'll understand what will lie ahead, and we'll help place you into a rehab or other facility as needed.
What’s The Timeframe For Methadone Detox?
Your plan of treatment is customized to you, and the time you spend at Sunrise Detox Center may differ from others. However, most patients can finish detox within a period of 7 to 10 days. The time frame of your treatment can be affected by:
- Your level of methadone use, including dosage amounts, frequency, and the total amount of time you’ve been consuming it
- Your physical well-being
- How you respond to treatment
In most cases, residents can move through our admissions process quickly and commence care promptly.
How We Keep You Safe At Our Methadone Detox
Your safety is the primary concern at our methadone detox. We observe you 24/7 and implement measures to mitigate withdrawal symptoms. Here are some of the ways we ensure your safety:
- A monitored, controlled environment without harmful substances and triggers of your use
- 24/7 treatment from qualified medical professionals
- Expertly designed, personalized treatment plans
- Firm adherence to privacy protocols to safeguard your treatment details and personal information
- Aftercare preparations so you are aware of what will occur next in your recovery journey
Whenever someone is detoxing from opioids, we may employ Suboxone to counter withdrawal symptoms and taper you off drugs slowly. This medicine is shown to be safe and helpful when given by certified practitioners. If your treatment plan involves Suboxone, we'll adhere to these protocols:
- Defer Suboxone use until the ideal time to prevent precipitated withdrawal
- A preliminary dose is given, and your response is noted
- Dosage is altered, and additional treatments are considered if needed
- Safely taper you off Suboxone
Start Methadone Detox Today
Take the first step in recovery by reaching out to the specialists at Sunrise Detox Center. Our methadone detox will keep you safe and at ease while removing the opioid from your system. Call 888-443-3869 anytime, 365 days a year, to find the help you need.
Dr. Christopher Rienas brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a Medical Director at Praesum Healthcare. Double board-certified in both Addiction Psychiatry and General Psychiatry, Dr. Rienas continues to elevate our programs treating substance use and mental health disorders with his deep understanding of addiction and psychiatry.