Methadone drug detox’ is a term that refers to two different types of drug addiction treatment. Most often, the term refers to a treatment for opiate addiction, and more specifically, heroin addiction. Used as a replacement drug, methadone is legal and more easily used to help you detox off of heroin because it is more easily controlled. Unfortunately, methadone is also an opiate and a drug of addiction itself, so some people become addicted to it and need a methadone drug detox to help them stop using the drug.
At Michael’s House, we can help you break free from opiate addiction through drug detox and addiction treatment. Contact us today for availability information or to schedule a tour.
Treating Opiate Addiction
Addiction to opiates including heroin and prescription painkillers including OxyContin, codeine, Vicodin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and more requires treatment that includes medical detox and psychological addiction treatment. Though many focus on the physical aspect of opiate addiction due to the extreme physical withdrawal symptoms, psychological dependence and cravings are just as significant. It is important that you choose an opiate rehab that addresses both the physical and psychological addiction to your drug of choice and offers aftercare services so that you have continued support in sobriety after you return home.
Breaking Methadone Addiction
Methadone is a common prescription for moderate pain and, like all opiate painkillers, has the common side effect of addiction after regular use. Methadone drug detox addresses the physical dependence that comes with methadone addiction and it’s an important first step in the overall treatment of opiate addiction and dependence. Whether you choose a medical detox with prescription medications to help you mitigate the withdrawal symptoms or a natural drug detox to promote the flush of toxins from the system, methadone drug detox is necessary to break your methadone addiction.
Treating Heroin Addiction
Opiate addiction and heroin addiction specifically are two of the most difficult types of drug addiction to fight. A methadone drug detox is the gold standard in heroin addiction treatment and has proven to be very successful in helping those dealing with the issue to remain drug-free for longer periods of time. After you are stabilized on a methadone dose that is comparable to your heroin dose, you slowly begin to drop that dose milligram by milligram until you are completely drug free. The amount of time spent on methadone will vary from person to person, but the biggest benefit is the minimal withdrawal symptoms and the ability to turn your attention to the psychological aspect of opiate addiction almost immediately.
Detox at Michael’s House
At Michael’s House, we offer both natural methadone drug detox and medical methadone drug detox. If you would like more information about both of these options or would like to assistance in choosing which one will work best for you, contact Michael’s House today at 760-548-4032.
We are here to help you get started on your road to recovery and a new life without methadone addiction.