Opioid Detox on Long Island, NY | Sunrise Detox 

Suffolk County has endured the highest age-adjusted opioid death rate in New York. While the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office noted that the number of deaths has fallen by approximately 26.1%, there were 311 opioid related fatalities in 2024, with another 31 cases still under investigation. 

When compared with state-wide data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including a roughly 32% decline in overdose deaths, with 77% of those being opioid-related, Suffolk County has more work to be done to combat this crisis. 

Individuals who abuse opioids not only risk overdose, but they are also changing the brain’s reward and pain pathways. Even with short-term use, dependence can happen very quickly. For this reason, anyone dependent or addicted to opioids should never stop using abruptly and should always seek medical supervision to make the detoxing process safer and more comfortable. Individuals who need opioid detox on Long Island can find the help they need at Sunrise Detox.

What Opioid Withdrawal Feels Like

People who are dependent on opioids will experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to cut back or stop their use. These symptoms can range from mild to potentially life-threatening. 

Some common opioid withdrawal symptoms include:

• Chills and muscle aches
• Sweating
• Gastrointestinal distress, including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
• Restless legs
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Depressed mood
• Intense cravings

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), individuals who are dependent on short-acting opioids such as heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl will start to experience withdrawal symptoms eight to 48 hours after their last use. These symptoms can persist for four to 10 days throughout fentanyl detox on Long Island.

Likewise, individuals who are dependent on long-acting opioids such as methadone and extended-release opioids will start to experience withdrawal symptoms between 12 and 48 hours, with symptoms persisting for between 10 and 20 days.

Many withdrawal symptoms lead to extreme discomfort, with some including vomiting, diarrhea and excessive sweating becoming potentially life-threatening due to dehydration and aspiration. 

Due to the extreme discomfort and potential for serious medical complications, attempting opiate detox in Suffolk County at home can be terribly risky. Furthermore, attempting to detox without support can lead to early relapse. Individuals in relapse have a greater risk of overdose due to decreased tolerance, even after short breaks in use.

How Sunrise Detox Long Island Manages Opioid Detox

At Sunrise Detox, Long Island, we have over two decades of experience treating individuals with opioid use disorders. Our Joint Commission-accredited opioid detox program offers ASAM Level 3.7 care tailored to each client’s needs.

Opioid withdrawal can be overwhelming and scary. At the Brentwood facility, we support you through detox with 24/7 nursing care and medical oversight, including individualized treatment plans that help you develop the tools for long-term recovery. 

The treatment plans at Sunrise Detox are individualized, not a one-size-fits-all approach to OUD treatment. For many individuals, FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine/naltrexone(Suboxone), which are dosed according to the severity of withdrawal symptoms, are an integral part of a safe and manageable detox process. As well as other supportive medications to ease anxiety, nausea and insomnia. 

New York’s Opioid Treatment Landscape Families Should Know

Families who are navigating opioid addiction in New York should understand how the state’s treatment system combines strict regulations and licensure requirements with comprehensive statewide opioid prescription monitoring to ensure that people needing treatment for OUD get top-quality care

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) licenses and regulates substance use disorder treatment in New York. They require that all programs comply with OASAS Part 815 patient-rights regulations, including coordination of care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

New York’s Prescription Monitoring Program, ISTOP (Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing), requires that medical prescribers check the tracking system for a record of a patient’s opioid prescription history before issuing a prescription for any Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances. This measure helps to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions a person receives within a specified time. 

Other critical harm reduction measures include New York’s Good Samaritan Law (Penal Law 220.78), which provides limited immunity from arrest for people who call 911 to report an overdose. Because the fear of arrest has long been a leading reason that witnesses fail to call for emergency services, laws like these are associated with a reduction in opioid-related overdose deaths.

Another critical harm reduction measure directed by the NYS Department of Health is N-CAP, which is a program that allows an individual to obtain Naloxone without a personal prescription from a participating pharmacy. 

Care Continuum from Long Island Detox to Long-Term Recovery

Sunrise Detox, Long Island, works closely with local outpatient providers and community agencies to support individuals with substance use disorders. Our clinical team helps to coordinate your care from detox through aftercare, including OASAS-licensed residential rehab, PHP, IOP or MAT maintenance.

In addition to our opioid detox program, we offer residential treatment through our Evolve Recovery Centers in Toms River and Morristown, New Jersey, serving individuals from Suffolk and Nassau counties and the broader NYC metro. 

Our admissions team is here to make the process as easy for you as possible. We will also help with insurance verification, including OASAS-recognized commercial and Medicaid HARP plans. 

Get Help Today at Sunrise Detox Long Island

Our compassionate team of highly trained addiction specialists and attentive admissions staff is here to help you get the care you need for OUD. 

Our admissions team is available 24/7 at 631-857-3800 to answer any questions you may have about treatment and obtain an insurance verification, typically within minutes. In most cases, we can get you admitted on the same day. We are located at 141 8th Street, Brentwood, New York, 11717. Give us a call today. You deserve a happier, healthier future without the burden of addiction.