For many people overcoming heroin abuse, methadone has been the key to their success. The problem is that methadone is itself an opioid, albeit a safer, slow-acting alternative. When used as a part of overcoming an addition to other opioids such as heroin, a person can develop a physical dependence on methadone that will require detox.
If you’re searching for methadone detox in Pocatello, Moonlight Mountain Recovery can help.
Here’s what you need to know about the process involved with detoxing from methadone and the safest ways you can tackle this hurdle in your path to full recovery.
Methadone Withdrawal: The Effects
Methadone is an opioid and can become habit-forming. If it is used improperly for pain or used recreationally, you can experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop its use. However, even people who use it as directed can experience uncomfortable symptoms when they stop using this drug.
The symptoms of detoxing from methadone vary from person to person. How long it takes depends on how long the substance was used, how large the doses used were, your weight, metabolism and age, as well as your overall health. If you’ve used other drugs or alcohol in conjunction with methadone, then the detox process can take longer.
The withdrawal symptoms experienced most commonly include:
- Insomnia
- Chills
- Sweating
- Fever
- Cravings
- Runny nose and watery eyes
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Goosebumps
- Irritability
- Anxiety
Under normal circumstances, symptoms of withdrawal will peak between days three and eight. During this time, you may experience more severe symptoms such as:
- Abdominal cramps
- Paranoia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Muscle aches
- Diarrhea
- Disorientation
- Severe cravings
- Rapid heartbeat
- Hallucinations
- Muscle tremors
After about 10 days, the symptoms usually subside, and you gradually begin to feel better. However, you may continue to experience psychological withdrawal and cravings for several weeks or even longer – which is why following up detox with treatment is essential to ensure your success.
How to Start Methadone Detox in Pocatello
The best way to approach the process of methadone detox is under the direct supervision of a professional team.
At Moonlight Mountain Recovery, medical detoxification occurs in our facility where our team can monitor you closely as you go through the physical withdrawal symptoms. Our medical team can prescribe medications that help to make some uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, more tolerable.
Can You Quit Methadone “Cold Turkey?”
Some people believe that the best way to overcome addition or substance abuse is to just quite, aka “go cold turkey”or “white-knuckling” it.
While it understandable that you just want something out of your system quickly, quitting cold turkey isn’t recommended. Doing so not only will be more uncomfortable for you, but it also increases your chances of relapse and can pose serious physical and psychological risks.
Struggling with an addiction to methadone can be seriously challenging, but help is just a phone call away. Contact the experienced professionals at Moonlight Mountain Recovery in Pocatello today.Our state-of-the-art Idaho detox and recovery center provides an amazing experience using evidence-based clinical treatment methods.
You don’t have to face your methadone detox and recovery alone. Contact us now to learn more.
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