Rapid Opiate Detox

What is Rapid Detox?
Rapid detox is a medical procedure used to detoxify the body from opiates.

Who is Rapid Detox appropriate for?
Individuals who are dependent on opiates such as heroin, methadone, Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin, Demerol, Codeine, and other prescription narcotic medications can benefit from the Rapid Detox procedure.

Why is it called "Rapid" Detox?
The rapid detox procedure usually takes about 4-6 hours. Typically, detoxification from opiates takes weeks.

What does the Rapid Detoxification procedure involve?
Rapid Detox should only be performed in a hospital setting. Usually there is at least a one night hospital stay required. During the procedure, the patient is placed under general anesthesia for 4-6 hours. While under anesthesia, Naltrexone, an opiate blocker, is administered and the patient's body will cleanse itself of opiates.

How will I feel after Rapid Detox?
Patients feel tired after the Rapid Detox procedure. They are usually required to stay the night at the hospital for continued monitoring.

What else will be required in battling an addiction to opiates?
Patients who undergo Rapid Opiate Detoxification have a much higher likelihood of remaining clean if they enter a chemical dependency treatment program after their procedure. Detoxification from opiates allows patients to be present within a treatment program. Recovery from opiate addiction will almost always included treatment and aftercare.