Heroin Detox

Safely Detox from Heroin With Medical Professionals

Peaks Recovery’s comfortable and private heroin detox is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Our program includes full-time medical staff, doctors, and 24/7 nurses and PAs to create the safest and most comfortable detox and treatment.

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Can You Quit Heroin Cold Turkey?

Suddenly stopping heroin use is not recommended. It can cause the onset of very severe withdrawal symptoms. Those who try to taper off these types of drugs seldomly succeed. Relapsing during withdrawal is one of the causes of overdose. It is essential to experience withdrawal in a medically assisted heroin detox where it is safe.

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Detoxing Off Heroin

Withdrawal Symptoms

Cravings for heroin are much stronger when withdrawing from the drug. This is often why it’s so hard for addicts to get out of the using cycle. Withdrawal can be highly unpleasant.

Some of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal can include:

Depression, anxiety, and irritability
Aches and pains
Excessive sweating, tears, and runny nose
Diarrhea and stomach pain
Nausea and vomiting
Fever
Restlessness

Withdrawal Timeline

Heroin withdrawal can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. Those who experience much longer withdrawal symptoms go through what is called post-acute withdrawal symptoms.

1. Begins 6-12 hours after last use
2. Symptoms peak 1-3 days after last use
3. Symptoms begin to subside 5-7 days after last use.

Withdrawal symptoms, particularly fever, can be extremely dangerous and even fatal. The safest way to detox is with medical supervision.

Withdrawal Medications

In a medically assisted detox, there are a few medications that are used to help the individual withdrawal symptoms become less severe and more tolerable. Some of these medications could include:

Methadone: These can promote the relief of stress and anxiety, and also allow the individual to sleep.

Buprenorphine: The most common type of buprenorphine used is Suboxone. This contains naloxone which prevents attempts of abuse.

Benzodiazepines: Sedatives to dull senses, create a sense of calmness and allows them to sleep.

Clonidines: This is also a type of sedative that reduces the intensity of withdrawal symptoms.

What Sets Our Heroin Detox Apart?

Licensed Therapists Dedicated to Providing Detox Support

Detox can often be the most challenging part of recovery. Therefore we have some of our best therapists providing psychological and emotional support throughout this difficult time.

Professional Medical Care In Our New Trailhead Facility

Unlike detoxification in a hospital surrounded by bright lights and white walls, our medical detox environment of care is provided in our brand-new Trailhead facility located on our 11-acre Colorado Springs Campus. It provides a relaxing & comfortable environment and caters to decreased stimuli.

A Smooth & Guided Transition Into Our Inpatient Program

Before leaving our medical detox, our nursing and detox therapists help prepare you for what to expect when transitioning into our residential and inpatient rehab program.

Our Safe & Comfortable Detox is a Crucial Starting Point

We know choosing to detox can feel both fulfilling and daunting. Let us provide you with the care you deserve.

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Dr. Ryan Johnson, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Trusted Medical Detox Providers

Peaks Recovery has a medical staff unmatched by most other addiction treatment centers across Colorado. Having a Chief Medical Officer on-site allows our program to nurture physiological and mental health symptoms associated with drug and alcohol detox. We can also address more medically acute conditions that would otherwise require an emergency room visit allowing for minimal disruption as you or your loved one get well and recover from drug and alcohol abuse.

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A Skilled & Qualified Medical Detox

Our medical team will help with withdrawals’ physical, emotional, and mental taxing process. Peaks Recovery provides safe and evidence-based detox methods to get you through heroin detox.

More Benefits to Our Heroin Detox

24/7 Nursing

Private

A psychiatrist on staff

A medical doctor with over 15 years of emergency room experience

A team built of BH, ER, and ICU nurses to form a diverse medical team to fit any client’s needs

A seamless on-site detox process

Integration of supplements/vitamins for essential nutrients to support physiological wellness

Open door policy for any client questions

Our unique Model of Care

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You don’t have to do this alone. Our admissions team is ready to help guide you through the recovery process.

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A Personalized Heroin Detox Plan

There is no one-size-fits-all detox plan, even for individuals who have abused the same substances. Within the first stages of our medical detox center in Colorado, we prepare a personalized heroin detox plan influenced by the following:

Physical health

Mental health

The substance(s) consumed

The length of substance use

How often the substance(s) have been used

And more

Our Restorative Heroin Detox Setting

Our newly built Trailhead Facility setting helps soothe withdrawals, provides psychological wellness, and makes the detox process less complicated when transitioning into our residential programming located on the same Colorado Springs Campus.

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Stages Of Heroin Detox

At Peaks Recovery, our medical detox stages can look like this:

Evaluation

Our dedicated team will walk you through our seamless medical evaluation to personalize your detox experience, ensure maximum comfort, and support any withdrawal symptoms.

Stabilization

Our 24/7 staffed detox environment continuously monitors your neurological, physical, and mental status throughout your stay to ensure you have the proper well-being to take the next step in recovery.

Transition

While detoxification is an important step, it is only the first. Our team supports you in the next step of your recovery plan, whether in our inpatient program or somewhere else that appropriately fits your needs.

What Happens After Heroin Detox?

Detoxing from heroin is the first step toward recovery. However, the longer a person distances themselves from their last use, the greater chance of recovery. At Peaks Recovery Centers, the next step in our recovery process is transitioning into our inpatient residential rehab.

Our Residential Rehab Program Highlights

Gender separate houses & programming

Dual diagnosis within an integrated environment

Provides family healing with our included Family Program

Dedicated case managers to prepare your aftercare plan

And more

Our Residential Rehab Program