Of Colorado Springs's 7 detox centers, 7 report opioid detox.
Call (888) 984-9911Opioid withdrawal is rarely fatal on its own, but it is intensely uncomfortable, and the real danger comes afterward. Once detox lowers tolerance, a return to a previous dose can cause a fatal overdose, which is why medication and a warm handoff to ongoing care matter.
In Colorado Springs, opioid detox is increasingly paired with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) such as buprenorphine or methadone, which ease withdrawal and sharply cut relapse and overdose risk. Of Colorado Springs's 7 detox centers, 7 report opioid detox services.
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1026 Maxwell Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
1795 Jetwing Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
2102 University Park Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
5731 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
7353 Sisters Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
6430 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
For short acting opioids, acute symptoms run 4 to 10 days. Longer acting ones can stretch out further, and cravings can persist beyond the acute phase.
Often yes. Buprenorphine or methadone (MOUD) reduce withdrawal severity and relapse risk. Ask any program whether they offer it.
Detox lowers your tolerance, so a dose that felt normal before can be fatal afterward. This is why continued treatment after detox is critical.