Of Philadelphia's 8 detox centers, 8 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia's 8 detox centers, 8 report opioid detox services.
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1930 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19145
3900 Woodland Avenue, Building 3, Philadelphia, PA 19104
39th and Woodland Avenue, MHC, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
4040 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Suites 200 and 220, Philadelphia, PA 19104
801 West Girard Avenue, Hawthorne Building, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19122
111 North 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
136 West Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
4108 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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.