Opiate Treatment Options
First Step: Detoxification
Before entering Casa Recovery, many clients will need a period of stabilization or supervised detoxification with medications to help ease the withdrawal process. We work with different types of facilities, depending on the level of care you need during your detox, to get you stabilized before entering our program. If you call our hotline, we can help guide you to local hospital resources or residential detox options who can help assess the level of care you may need.
Certain types of drugs require a detox, including: alcohol, benzodiazepines (i.e., Valium, Xanax) and opiate-based drugs including heroin and prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, etc.
Other drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamines and marijuana do not require detox. However, as with any drug, dependent upon the amount and frequency of use there remains the significant potential for psychological dependence. A period of stabilization followed up by a recovery program is advisable for long-term success.
About Residential Detoxification Facilities for Opiates/Heroin
Initial withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be physically distressing, painful and even dangerous. Without appropriate care, you can experience nausea, diarrhea, increased blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, severe muscle cramping, and even seizures. Withdrawal from heroin and prescription opiates like Oxycontin, Norco, Vicodin produces symptoms in as little as six hours and includes hot and cold chills, diarrhea, nausea, muscle and bone pain, cramps, restlessness, yawning and insomnia. The severity of these symptoms depends upon the quantity taken. A medically-supervised drug detox is highly advised.
At a residential detox, doctors, physicians assistants, nurses and support staff are equipped to handle all aspects of your health and well-being at the beginning stages of the recovery process. The residential detox facilities that we recommend will offer state-licensed, medically supervised, social model alcohol detox with holistic components to help ease withdrawal symptoms. Their entire focus is to stabilize and minimize the physical discomfort of withdrawal so your experience is as comfortable as possible and your treatment program starts out smoothly.
A successful detox (drug or alcohol detox) is the first step in a successful recovery. You’ll receive an individual health evaluation where treatment and medications are tailored to your needs. Every effort is made to reduce stress while your body begins the initial healing process. You’ll stay in a tranquil residential home where lots of rest, personal care, nutritious meals and 24-hour supervision are provided for your comfort. If needed, prescription medication is monitored for pain, anxiety, cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Herbal remedies may be combined with the natural healing components of nutritional supplementation.
Next Step: Treatment
Once stabilized, Casa Recovery offers clients intensive treatment services for those needing help with substance abuse and related co-occurring disorders and challenges. During your time with us, we’ll address the underlying issues that are affecting your academic, social and family functioning. Our facility provides research-based treatment from psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, and certified addiction counselors in group and individual settings plus holistic services such as yoga, meditation, nutrition and personal training.
Why A Safe, Supportive Heroin and Opiate Detox is Important
Because a high relapse rate can be linked to an unsuccessful opiate detox process, this specialized phase of the treatment process is a crucial element of your recovery. As you progress through the initial stages and begin to feel physical health returning, therapy and education in group and one-on-one sessions are introduced through a full-service treatment program like Casa Recovery. Residential detox programs can help clients get through an initial detox, get into a treatment program, and get on with life.