First House Detox Services operates three full service facilities in Orange County providing medically managed alcohol and drug detoxification, including opiate withdrawal. First House is a safe, comfortable, and affordable detox alternative for men and women. Our program integrates the client, the family, and comprehensive medical resources in an environment preferable to a clinical hospital setting.
Opiate addictions requires a medically supervised detox to remove the withdrawal symptoms associated with each particular opiate. Heroin, Methadone and Oxycontin use causes strong physical dependence therefore opiate detox runs the risk of serious complications if the use of heroin, methadone, or oxycontin is stopped abruptly. “Cold Turkey” opiate-based-detox, (stopped abruptly with zero medication) and the associated withdrawal symptoms can include seizures, heart irregularities, vomiting, insomnia, sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, depression, suicidal ideations, high anxiety and much more. Heroin withdrawal symptoms in average heroin abusers may occur as quickly as a few hours after last administration, regardless if it is smoked, snorted or injected. The half-life of heroin averages six hours. That means 50 percent of the drug will have metabolized in six hours leaving fifty percent still in the system; after twelve hours there will be approximately 25 percent of the drug still in the system; eighteen hours later approximately 12.5 percent of the drug will remain. So the average heroin addict must use between three and four times daily just to maintain a sense of balance or comfort. Additional symptoms associated with opiate withdrawal may include; drug craving, restlessness, irritability, muscle aches, bone and joint pain, diarrhea, cold flashes (sometimes called cold sweats), goose bumps, restless leg syndrome, and an overall feeling of impending doom.
First House Detox Services can provide the answers that you need to determine the proper course of action to eliminate the chaos of opiate addiction. If you, a family member, or loved one needs assistance, please call for immediate help. We know what you are going through and we are here to help.
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First House Benefits
Compassionate, supportive atmosphere
Intervention and aftercare alternatives
Holistic discharge planning
Affordable, comprehensive assessment and care for men and women
