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Opioid Rehab in Las Vegas with MAT Integration

Long-term opioid rehabilitation with medication-assisted treatment, relapse prevention, and behavioral therapy. Build lasting recovery after opiate detox.

Opioid Rehabilitation in Las Vegas

After completing medical detox, comprehensive opioid rehabilitation addresses the psychological, behavioral, and social aspects of addiction. Our 30, 60, or 90-day residential programs provide intensive therapy, relapse prevention skills, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Opioid addiction rewires the brain so profoundly that detox alone is never enough. After detoxification stabilizes your body, the real work of recovery begins—rebuilding your life, understanding why you turned to opioids, developing coping mechanisms for cravings and triggers, and creating a sustainable path forward. Without comprehensive rehabilitation after detox, relapse rates exceed 90% within the first year. Our Las Vegas opioid rehab program combines evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), psychiatric care, and peer support to address every aspect of opioid addiction for lasting recovery.

Why Detox Alone Fails for Opioid Addiction

Many people believe that once they get through the physical hell of opioid withdrawal, they'll be free from addiction. This is tragically incorrect. While detox removes opioids from your body, it doesn't address the neurological changes, psychological dependence, environmental triggers, or underlying trauma that drove your addiction in the first place. Your brain's reward system remains disrupted for months or years after stopping opioids. Without comprehensive treatment, you return to the same life, same stress, same triggers—but now without the coping mechanism you relied on. Relapse becomes almost inevitable.

The Fatal Relapse After Detox

Overdose death rates are highest in the weeks and months immediately after detox. Why? Because detox lowers your tolerance. If you relapse and use the same amount you used before treatment, your body can no longer handle it, leading to respiratory depression and death. This is especially dangerous with fentanyl-contaminated heroin. Studies show that people who complete detox but don't continue to residential rehab have a 4-8x higher risk of fatal overdose compared to those who never entered treatment.

This is why immediate transition from detox to residential rehab is critical. You need a protected environment where relapse isn't possible, where cravings are managed medically, and where you have time to build recovery skills before returning to your normal life. Rehab saves lives by keeping you safe during the highest-risk period.

Why People Relapse After Detox Only:

  • Return to same environment, people, and triggers
  • No coping skills for cravings or stress
  • Underlying trauma and mental health issues untreated
  • Post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) for months
  • Brain chemistry still healing—cravings remain intense
  • Social isolation and lack of support network
  • Life problems (legal, financial, relationships) unresolved

How Rehab Prevents Relapse:

  • Protected environment—no access to drugs for 60-90 days
  • Daily individual and group therapy addressing root causes
  • MAT (Suboxone/Vivitrol) reduces cravings and normalizes brain
  • Trauma therapy heals underlying pain driving addiction
  • Relapse prevention training and trigger management
  • Building sober support network and life skills
  • Time for brain healing while protected from relapse

Our Evidence-Based Opioid Rehab Program

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

MAT combines medications with counseling to treat opioid addiction. Research shows MAT dramatically reduces relapse rates, overdose deaths, and improves long-term recovery outcomes. We offer:

  • Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone): Reduces cravings, prevents withdrawal, allows brain healing
  • Vivitrol (naltrexone): Monthly injection blocks opioid receptors, prevents relapse
  • Methadone: Available through partnered clinics for severe long-term addiction

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists address the root causes of your addiction and develop personalized recovery strategies:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-focused therapy (EMDR, CPT)
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Relapse prevention planning

Group Therapy

Daily group sessions reduce isolation, build accountability, and provide peer support from others who understand opioid addiction:

  • Process groups (sharing experiences)
  • Skills-building groups (coping strategies)
  • Relapse prevention groups
  • 12-Step facilitation (NA/AA)
  • Anger management, stress reduction

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Most opioid users have co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat both simultaneously for better outcomes:

  • Depression and anxiety treatment
  • PTSD and trauma therapy
  • Bipolar disorder management
  • Psychiatric medications when needed
  • Ongoing psychiatric monitoring

Family Therapy

Addiction affects the entire family. We involve loved ones in healing and rebuilding trust:

  • Family education about addiction
  • Couples counseling when appropriate
  • Setting healthy boundaries
  • Communication skills training
  • Family visiting days

Life Skills & Relapse Prevention

Practical skills to navigate life without opioids and handle high-risk situations:

  • Identifying personal triggers
  • Healthy coping mechanisms
  • Stress management techniques
  • Time management and goal setting
  • Job readiness and interview skills

Program Length: Why 60-90 Days Is the Standard

Research consistently shows that longer treatment produces better outcomes. While 30-day programs are better than nothing, 60-90 day residential treatment significantly reduces relapse rates and improves long-term recovery success.

30 Days
Minimum Foundation

Gets you through acute stabilization and introduces recovery concepts. Relapse rate: 65-75% within first year.

  • • Detox + initial stabilization
  • • Introduction to therapy concepts
  • • MAT initiation
  • • Basic trigger identification
60 Days
Recommended Minimum ⭐

Allows deeper therapeutic work, brain healing, and skill development. Relapse rate: 40-50% within first year.

  • • Comprehensive trauma therapy
  • • Established MAT routine
  • • Advanced coping skills
  • • Significant brain healing
  • • Discharge planning begins
90 Days
Optimal Outcome ⭐⭐

Gold standard for opioid addiction. Maximum brain healing and skill building. Relapse rate: 25-35% within first year.

  • • Complete trauma processing
  • • Fully integrated MAT protocol
  • • Life transformation visible
  • • Strong recovery foundation
  • • Aftercare network established
  • • Significant neurological healing

Bottom line: If you've been using opioids for months or years, your brain needs time to heal. A 30-day program rushes this process. 60-90 days allows your reward system to normalize, your coping skills to solidify, and your recovery foundation to become strong enough to withstand real-world pressures. The extra investment in time dramatically improves your chance of never needing treatment again.

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

What Is PAWS and Why It Causes Relapse

After acute withdrawal ends (7-10 days), you might think the worst is over. But post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) can last 6-24 months, causing waves of symptoms that come and go unpredictably. PAWS is the brain's slow process of returning to normal functioning after chronic opioid use. It's the #1 reason people relapse in early recovery—the symptoms are so uncomfortable and unexpected that using "just once" to get relief seems rational.

PAWS Symptoms (Can Last Months):
  • Mood swings and irritability
  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Low energy and fatigue
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Memory problems
  • Cravings that appear out of nowhere
  • Anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure)
How Rehab Prepares You for PAWS:
  • Education about PAWS so you know what to expect
  • MAT reduces severity and duration of PAWS
  • Coping skills for when symptoms emerge
  • Support network to call during difficult moments
  • Relapse prevention plan specific to PAWS triggers
  • Continuing care and outpatient follow-up
  • Understanding PAWS is temporary—it will pass

What Happens in Opioid Rehab: A Typical Day

Residential rehab provides structure, which is essential for recovery. Here's what a typical day looks like:

7:00 AM
Wake up, breakfast, medication administration

MAT medications given, nutritious breakfast, morning check-in

9:00 AM
Morning group therapy

Process group, skills training, or educational session

11:00 AM
Individual therapy or psychiatric appointment

One-on-one sessions with therapist or psychiatric provider

12:30 PM
Lunch

Balanced meal, socialization with peers

2:00 PM
Afternoon group therapy

Relapse prevention, anger management, or specialized topic

4:00 PM
Wellness activities

Exercise, meditation, art therapy, or recreational therapy

6:00 PM
Dinner

Evening meal, community building

7:30 PM
12-Step meeting or evening group

NA/AA meeting or topic-specific evening group

9:00 PM
Free time, journaling, phone calls

Personal time for reflection, calls to family, reading

10:30 PM
Lights out

Sleep medications if prescribed, rest for recovery

Your Life After Opioids Starts Here

Our Las Vegas opioid rehab program combines MAT, intensive therapy, trauma treatment, and relapse prevention training. 60-90 day residential programs give your brain time to heal and your recovery skills time to solidify. Detox alone isn't enough—comprehensive treatment saves lives.

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