Opiate Detox

This program is for clients who need medical intervention to eliminate opioid/opiates from his or her body. First, you or your loved one will come to our offices for a complete evaluation and assessment by the medical staff, which includes:

• Executive Program Level of Confidentiality
• Screening, Intake, Orientation to our services
• Physical Assessment by a physician or nurse practitioner
• Individualized Treatment Planning with an interdisciplinary staff
• Pharmacotherapy
• Nursing services

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During this period, we require an honest report of all drug and alcohol use so we can create a treatment specific to you. We will then convert from the drug/drugs the client has been taking to Suboxone. The first day of the detox is performed completely in the office. A small dosage is then given every 2-4 hours or so to verify that the converted dose is correct. If any withdrawal symptoms occur, the Suboxone is increased for your comfort. On the second day, the dose will also be given out in our offices. On day three, the dose of day two is given to again ensure adequate levels. Any breakthrough discomfort is aggressively treated by the medical staff. After this period, the assessment team will determine which detox program is necessary, from 15 days to thirteen weeks or more.

At the Assisted Recovery Center of Georgia, Inc. in Savannah, our goal is to eventually diminish the amount of Suboxone until the absence of withdrawal symptoms is achieved without discomfort. The client may be given a one week supply of medication to self administer. Medication will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or misplaced. Phone contact must be made every week with in-office contact needed at various times. The lessening rate of office contact is client-specific.

Once the Suboxone dose has gone down to 0.5 of 1 tab a day comfortably, it is stopped. The client then goes without Suboxone for 72 hours. Then, he or she will be introduced to Naltrexone, a medication which is used to help eliminate cravings. On the first day, a tiny sliver of Naltrexone is given. If no withdrawal symptoms occur, the dose is increased each day. Once a full tablet is taken, the Naltrexone dosage is continued until physical cravings have ceased.