Supervised medical detox and residential recovery program with dual diagnosis therapy to help overcome opioid abuse in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.
Over 100,000 overdoses were from opioids in 2022 alone. This highly addictive prescription drug is the number one cause of overdoses in the United States. Opioids are a class of pain pills usually prescribed for chronic pain management, post-surgery recovery and muscle spasms.
They bind to the opioid receptors in the brain making them highly addictive and dangerous if taken or a long amount of time. Examples of frequently abused opioids include:
Memory loss, small pupils, drowsiness, flu-like symptoms, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, slowed breathing, high rate of overdose and death.
Social isolation, anxiety, depression, irritability or aggression, paranoia, lack of self-care, lack of self-care, neglecting responsibilities, strained relationships, financial problems, legal troubles, homelessness
Opioid detox & recovery can be distressing, painful and even dangerous. It´s important to detox before starting residential treatment in a supervised medical setting. Detox from opioids can cause painful symptoms that may require the need for Medication Assisted Treatment such as methadone or suboxone. Some common side effects of opioid withdrawal may include:
Our detox programs tend to be about 3-5 days but can vary for everyone based on different factors. Some of these include:
The best recommended treatment for opioid use disorder is medical detox followed by an inpatient rehab program to support long-term recovery. Medications are often used to help reduce cravings and symptoms of withdrawal. For opioids, these include methadone, suboxone and naltrexone.
Recognizing the signs in yourself or a loved one that struggles with an opioid addiction is important to be able to reach out for support and get treatment. Some common signs someone struggles with opioid use disorder include taking more opioids than prescribed, nausea, vomiting, depression, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, isolation, strained relationships, financial problems, etc.
The timeline of withdrawal from opioids can look different depending on a variety of factors including frequency and length of use, underlying health problems, family history of drug use, a stable support system at home, etc.
Opioids fundamentally change the chemicals in the brain and release large amounts of endorphins. This can cause increased euphoria and tolerance, making them highly addictive. Opioids can affect mental health by increasing anxiety and depression, especially during periods when the drug crashes.
