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Heroin Detox in Middletown, CT

Of Middletown's 2 detox centers, 2 report heroin detox.

Heroin is a short acting opioid, so withdrawal tends to come on fast, often within 8 to 12 hours of the last use, and it feels like a severe flu with aches, sweating, nausea, and powerful cravings. It is not usually dangerous by itself, but it is very hard to push through alone.

In Middletown, heroin detox is safest when it includes MOUD such as buprenorphine or methadone plus a plan for what comes next, because overdose risk spikes once tolerance drops. Of Middletown's 2 detox centers, 2 report opioid detox services, which include heroin.

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Heroin detox centers in Middletown

Rushford Center Inc

1250 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

Opioids detoxificationMedication routinely used during detoxificationFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaid

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Connecticut Valley Hospital

Tynan Circle, Middletown, CT 06457

Alcohol DetoxificationBenzodiazepines DetoxificationOpioids detoxificationFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds

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Other substances in Middletown

Opioid Fentanyl

Heroin detox nearby

Hartford 17 mi Madison 19 mi Waterbury 21 mi New Haven 24 mi Willimantic 24 mi West Haven 26 mi New London 31 mi North Stonington 37 mi

Heroin detox: common questions

How soon does heroin withdrawal start?

Usually 8 to 12 hours after the last use, peaking around days 1 to 3.

Can medication help with heroin withdrawal?

Yes. Buprenorphine or methadone can ease symptoms and lower relapse and overdose risk.

What happens after detox?

Detox is step one. Ongoing treatment, whether residential or outpatient and often with MOUD, is what protects against relapse.

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