Methadone is often used to help treat opioid and opiate addictions as part of a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. However, methadone is also an opioid and therefore has a high risk of addiction, especially when taken in large doses.
If you or a loved one is suffering from methadone addiction in Anaheim or the greater Southern California area, the first step in the treatment process is to undergo methadone detox.
Detoxification is a crucial part of the overall addiction treatment and recovery process. Detox must be completed before entering into a treatment program.
Methadone detox is done in order to naturally rid the body of methadone and any other harmful or illicit substances. This lays a foundation for the long-term healing process.
Detoxing should always be done under the care and supervision of trained medical professionals. At Restorations Health Care in Anaheim, we stabilize patients and monitor vitals under the care of our licensed medical doctors and nurse practitioners.
When detoxing from methadone, you may begin to experience withdrawal symptoms in as little as 24 hours after the last dose was taken. Attempting to self-detox during this time can not only be dangerous, but it can also lead to an increased risk of relapse.
If you or a loved one is suffering from methadone addiction in and around Anaheim, or the greater California area, contact us today to learn about our medical detox services.
That’s why we offer detox in addition to a variety of treatment options including inpatient and outpatient rehab.
The amount of time needed to complete a detox program can vary based on several factors, including:
Methadone withdrawal symptoms can begin to appear as soon as 24 hours after the last dose was taken. That’s why important to begin a supervised, medical detox program as soon as you decide to stop taking methadone.
Once you have picked a Southern California detox facility, you will meet with a treatment professional who will evaluate you and determine how long you will need to detox.
During those first 24 hours after withdrawal symptoms have started, you will begin to experience extreme cravings for methadone. Since you won’t be able to fulfill these cravings you will likely experience feelings of depression, anxiety, agitation, and irritability.
As the days progress, you will start to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms before they ultimately peak. In the lead-up to symptoms peaking, you will be under constant medical monitoring and supervision.
During this time, you may be given certain over-the-counter or prescription medications in order to help alleviate and treat some of the more unpleasant and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
Once your withdrawal symptoms have peaked, they will slowly start to subside. Depending on the severity of your methadone addiction, it could take weeks or even months before you no longer experience any withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms that continue to linger well after detox has been completed are a common sign of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS).
Once our medical and treatment professionals have deemed that you have successfully completed detox, you will be discharged. At that time you will then be able to enter into one of our many treatment programs including inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization.
Restorations understands that the real healing journey often begins after detox. Our case management services connect patients with long-term care resources needed after exiting detox, including:
Resources are available to detox, overcome the grips of methadone addiction and live a sober life.
Let our compassionate medical team at Restorations Health Care help you safely detox and guide you towards a methadone-free life.
While undergoing methadone detox, you might be given medications in order to alleviate some of the withdrawal symptoms.
