Opioid Detox Programs in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Understanding Opioid Addiction

Opioid addiction is a highly disruptive mental health condition that is characterized by intense cravings for opioids and an inability to control the amount and frequency of your opioid use. 

It is considered to be a chronic, progressive disease – which means that symptoms are unlikely to dissipate on their own, and are likely to worsen over time unless a person receives appropriate treatment.

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) includes 11 criteria for opioid use disorder, which is the clinical term for opioid addiction:

1. Experiencing powerful cravings for opioids
2. Frequently using opioids in greater amounts or for a longer period of time than originally intended
3. Spending a great deal of time acquiring and using opioids, as well as recovering from their effects
4. Wanting to stop using opioids, but being unable to quit for good
5. Failing to meet responsibilities at home, in school, or at work because of opioid use
6. Continuing to use opioids even after incurring physical or psychological damage that was either caused or worsened by previous opioid use
7. Continuing to use opioids even after having social or interpersonal difficulties – such as ruined relationships or legal problems – that were either caused or worsened by prior opioid use
8. Using opioids in circumstances that are especially hazardous, such as by combining them with alcohol or other drugs, or driving while under their influence
9. No longer participating in important activities because of opioid use 
10. Developing tolerance, or needing to use more (or more potent) opioids to achieve the desired effects
11. Developing physical and/or psychological withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop using opioids

The DSM-5 also includes specifiers to identify the severity of a person’s addiction based on how many symptoms they have.

• Mild opioid use disorder: Two or three symptoms
• Moderate opioid use disorder: Four or five symptoms
• Severe opioid use disorder: Six or more symptoms

Among the many dangers of opioid addiction is the risk of overdose and death. 

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid overdoses were responsible for 54,743 deaths in the United States in 2024, which represents about 68% of all drug overdoses from that year.

About Our Opioid Detox in Arkansas

Opioid withdrawal is a highly distressing experience that prevents many people from ending their use of these dangerous drugs. When a person gets help at an opioid detox, they have a much better chance of getting through withdrawal and taking an important step toward long-term recovery.

Our opioid detox in Arkansas is a safe and highly supportive environment where patients receive customized care from a team of skilled and compassionate professionals. Depending on each person’s unique needs, their treatment in our opioid detox may include various prescription medications and several types of therapeutic support.

Once a person completes withdrawal in our opioid detox, we can refer them to an appropriate residential or outpatient program, where they can begin to develop the skills that will support their successful recovery.

Most Commonly Abused Opioids

The category of opioids includes natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic substances. Natural opioids are derived directly from the opium poppy plant, semi-synthetic opioids are derived from morphine (which is a natural opioid), and synthetic opioids are lab-created.

Examples of commonly abused opioids include:

• Heroin
• Fentanyl
• Oxycodone (OxyContin)
• Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
• Codeine
• Morphine
• Meperidine (Demerol)

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Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal

Opioid withdrawal can feel like an extremely bad case of the flu, with both significant physical discomfort and intense psychological symptoms. 

Common physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal include:

• Watery eyes and runny nose
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Fever and chills
• Heart palpitations
• Abdominal cramping
• Pain in muscles and bones
• Appetite loss
• Insomnia

The mental health impact of opioid withdrawal can include symptoms such as:

• Powerful opioid cravings
• Anxiety
• Agitation and irritability
• Depression

How Long Does It Take to Withdrawal from Opioids?

The duration of opioid withdrawal can be influenced by factors such as:

• Your age and metabolism
• The amount and frequency of your opioid use
• How long you have been addicted to opioids
• If you have also been abusing other substances
• If you have any co-occurring medical concerns

Generally speaking, opioid withdrawal usually takes about 10-14 days. 

However, some people experience a phenomenon called post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). For these individuals, cravings and other psychological symptoms can endure for several months, or even more than a year.

Opioid Detox Timeline

Depending on the factors noted in the previous section, a typical opioid detox timeline looks like this:

• The first symptoms are likely to occur within 8-24 hours after a person stops using opioids.
• Symptoms usually increase and intensify over the next 48-72 hours (two to three days).
• Once symptoms peak, they should slowly subside over the next 4-10 days.
• Within about two weeks of a person’s last opioid use, most of their symptoms should have subsided, though they may continue to experience some lingering effects.

If a person develops PAWS, they may struggle with the following types of symptoms for months or years:

• Cravings
• Mood swings
• Difficult focusing and concentrating
• Memory problems
• Brain fog
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Depression

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Medications Used During Opioid Detox in Arkansas

Your options at our opioid detox in Arkansas include medication-assisted treatment, or MAT. Widely regarded as one of the most effective forms of treatment for opioid addiction, MAT combines therapy with prescription medication.

When you participate in MAT at Time Wellness Detox, the medical component of your care may include:

• Methadone – Since methadone was first used to treat opioid addiction in the 1960s, decades of research have documented its safety and effectiveness for both short- and long-term use.
  
  
• Buprenorphine – In 2002, buprenorphine became the second medication to earn FDA approval to treat opioid use disorder. It may be used alone or in combination with naloxone.
  
  
• Naltrexone – Naltrexone blocks the opioid receptors in the brain, which helps to curb cravings and reduce the risk of relapse.
  
  
• Vivitrol – Unlike methadone and buprenorphine, which require daily doses, Vivitrol can be administered via monthly injections.

What to Expect at our Opioid Detox in Arkansas

When you choose to begin your recovery in our opioid detox in Arkansas, you can expect to receive personalized care that reflects the full scope of your specific needs. Elements that may be incorporated into your treatment plan include:

• Prescription medication
• Individual psychotherapy
• Family counseling 
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• EMDR and other trauma therapies
• Biofeedback therapy
• Red light therapy
• Biosound therapy
• Yoga, art, meditation, and other holistic therapies

At Time Wellness Detox, we understand that every person who struggles with addiction is impacted in a unique manner. Our goal is to provide you with a truly customized treatment experience, so that you are best prepared to live a much healthier life in recovery.