Medical Detoxification Information

Stepped Rapid Detoxification

This alternative to rapid detoxification provides small doses of Narcan (Naloxone) subcutaneously and naltrexone orally every hour or so, together with reduced withdrawal management medications , mostly orally, as necessary.

This approach, using the slower oral and subcutaneous routes rid the body of the opiate more slowly than intravenous rapid detoxification. In addition, the pacing can be controlled and responsive to any withdrawal symptoms that develop in the patient by having them quickly suck on Buprenorphine tablets under the tongue.

There is less need for withdrawal management medications.

The patient is alert and directly communicating with medical staff until the situation has been resolved.

It is possible to be detoxified and stabilized on Naltrexone Maintenance Therapy with 2 to 4 small manageable bites.

If someone tries to use any kind of opiate while they are on Naltrexone, they feel no effect because all of the receptors are completely blocked.

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