Safe, comfortable detox from prescription opioids using buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, or other FDA-approved medications. Our physicians specialize in managing opioid withdrawal with compassion and medical expertise.
Opiate detox is the medically supervised process of withdrawing from prescription pain medications like OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, hydrocodone, and morphine. At Better Choice Treatment Center in Las Vegas, we use medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to minimize withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making detox safer and more comfortable.
Prescription opioid addiction has become an epidemic in America. What often starts as legitimate pain management prescribed by a doctor can spiral into dependence and addiction. Once your body adapts to regular opioid use, stopping causes severe withdrawal symptoms that make quitting nearly impossible without medical help. Our Nevada-licensed physicians specialize in opiate withdrawal management using evidence-based protocols that dramatically increase your chances of successful detox and transition to rehabilitation.
Opiates work by binding to receptors in your brain and nervous system, blocking pain signals and releasing feel-good chemicals like dopamine. With regular use, your brain stops producing these chemicals naturally and requires the drug to function normally. This is physical dependence. When you stop taking opiates, your body goes into withdrawal as it struggles to regain balance without the drug.
Symptoms begin for drugs like Percocet, Vicodin, heroin. Anxiety, drug cravings, sweating start.
Peak intensity for short-acting opiates. Severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Symptoms begin for long-acting drugs like OxyContin, morphine.
Physical symptoms peak for long-acting opiates. This is typically the most challenging phase requiring maximum medical support.
Physical symptoms gradually improve. Anxiety, insomnia, and cravings may persist.
Acute withdrawal resolves. Post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) like mood swings, sleep issues, cravings may last weeks to months.
The pain and suffering of opiate withdrawal is so severe that 95% of people who attempt to quit "cold turkey" at home relapse within 72 hours. It's not a matter of willpower—it's biology. Your brain is screaming for the drug, and the physical agony makes it nearly impossible to resist.
Additionally, severe vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dangerous dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. While opiate withdrawal is rarely life-threatening on its own, complications can arise, especially if you have underlying health conditions. Medical supervision ensures your safety and dramatically increases your chances of completing detox successfully.
Note: We also treat heroin and fentanyl dependence—see those dedicated pages for specialized protocols.
Better Choice Treatment Center follows evidence-based protocols developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Here's what to expect:
This is one of the most important decisions you'll make in early recovery. Research overwhelmingly shows that continuing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine or methadone after detox dramatically reduces relapse rates and saves lives.
Studies consistently demonstrate:
The Truth About MAT:
MAT is not "trading one drug for another." Buprenorphine and methadone are FDA-approved medications that stabilize brain chemistry without causing euphoria. They're prescribed and monitored by doctors, just like insulin for diabetes or blood pressure medication for hypertension.
Our medical team is available 24/7 to begin your safe, comfortable detox with medication-assisted treatment. Most insurance plans accepted. Call now for immediate admission.
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