Methadone Addiction and Detox

Methadone is a synthetic opioid often used by detox centers as a replacement addiction to other less controlled substances and drugs. At Sunrise Detox we discourage the use of methadone because we believe that your body should be free of all dangerous and addictive substances. Replacing one drug with another defeats the purpose of a successful and complete detox program.

Quitting Methadone

Once a person has begun a methadone program, it can be extremely difficult to stop since methadone is an addictive substance. While a typical opiate withdrawal can last about a week, methadone withdrawal can linger for months. Participants will tell you that detox from methadone can be brutal.

We offer methadone program participants an opportunity to get off the drugs completely, in a safe and comfortable manner. If you are currently on methadone, Sunrise Detox can get you through the detox process in a fraction of the time, and with drastically fewer withdrawal symptoms. The detoxification protocol we use is based on the amount of methadone being taken. We realize that people who have taken large daily doses and who have been on methadone for long periods of time require heavier medication to keep them comfortable during detox. Because we use a buprenorphine detox protocol, the methadone leaves the body faster, and lengthy withdrawal symptoms can be avoided.