Opioid Detox in Las Vegas, Nevada

When used properly, prescription opioids can help with short-term pain relief.² But long-term use and misuse can increase your risk of physical dependence and withdrawal, opioid use disorder (OUD), and possibly fatal overdose.¹ Misuse can look like using someone else’s prescription, taking the drug to get high, or using it in a way that was not prescribed.²

Recovering from OUD can be tough, especially during the detoxification (detox) process. Medically supervised detox in Las Vegas can help make this often-intense process safer and more comfortable.⁴ Out of 3,609 detox centers in the United States, 96% offer opioid-specific treatment.⁶

What Is Opioid Detox?

Opioid detox helps manage withdrawal symptoms when you stop using opioids.⁴ Your care team will watch your progress and give prescription medicines as needed to ease symptoms while keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible during withdrawal.⁴

For many people, detox is only the first step in their recovery journey.^{4, 13} While detox can help you manage cravings and distressing withdrawal symptoms, on its own, it might not be enough to fully tackle other issues that led to opioid addiction to begin with. For example, though it’s an important part of early recovery, detox alone might not help much with managing your triggers—or the people, places, and things that can lead you to substance misuse in the first place.

What Are the Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal?

A common opioid withdrawal symptom is having a strong craving or urge to use the drug.⁷ Other symptoms might include:^{2, 4, 5}

• Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
• Feeling restless.
• Muscle and bone pain.
• Mild fever.
• Sweating.
• Runny nose and watery eyes.
• Chills.
• Goosebumps.
• Dilated (enlarged) pupils.
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea.

Withdrawal symptoms might be different depending on your patterns of opioid use, the specific types of opioid drugs you’ve used, and other health conditions.^4,5 Depending on the specific drug being used, opioid withdrawal symptoms can begin anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days after your last dose.⁵

What Medicines Are Used in Opioid Detox?

As of 2020, methadone, buprenorphine, and lofexidine (Lucemyra) are the only medicines FDA-approved to treat opioid addiction.^6,10 These medicines help reduce or prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings.¹⁸ Some people stay on methadone and buprenorphine after detox as well to help prevent relapse in the longer-term.

Your care team may also manage your symptoms with other medicines, such as:^11–12

• Clonidine to treat symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, chills, and anxiety.
• Ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help with headaches and other pain.
• Antihistamines to ease anxiety and help you sleep.

Opioid Detox Timeline

Each person is unique, making it hard to predict how long opioid detox treatment will last. Which opioid you use and how much you take play a big role.⁴ For example, if you take short-acting opioids (heroin, morphine), withdrawal symptoms often start 6 to 12 hours after your last dose and can last between 5 and 7 days.⁵ For long-acting opioids, withdrawal symptoms may be slightly delayed–beginning 2 to 4 days after last use and lasting up to a few weeks.⁵  The detox timeline will adjust based on the length of these withdrawal timelines and your care needs.

Opioid Detox Programs in Las Vegas Nevada

Detox can take place in different settings that may each vary in the types of treatments they offer. Some common settings include hospital-based intensive inpatient detox, medically-monitored detox at a standalone inpatient detox center, and outpatient withdrawal management through a doctor’s office.⁴ Each of the detox care levels may be a better fit for different people and their recovery needs. To get a clear understanding of which option is best for you, talk to your doctor.

Outpatient Opioid Detox in Las Vegas

Outpatient detox programs let you live at home while going to set appointments during the day.⁴ Outpatient detox in Las Vegas can be a good option for people with relatively low withdrawal risks.⁴ Your doctor can help assess your risk level.

General outpatient programs are offered in about 82% of substance use treatment centers in the United States.⁶ In Nevada in 2020, 25.7% of substance abuse treatment centers offered outpatient detox.⁶

Inpatient Opioid Detox in Las Vegas

During inpatient detox, you get 24/7 medical care and support. You live at the treatment center in Las Vegas for the length of treatment. For some, being in a controlled environment without access to substances can help the detox process be successful.¹⁶ In Nevada in 2020, 10.1% of substance use treatment centers offered non-hospital inpatient detox and 8.3% offered hospital inpatient detox.⁶

Medical Opioid Detox in Las Vegas

Whether it takes place in an inpatient/residential or outpatient setting in Las Vegas, medical detox is the standard of care for managing many cases of acute opioid withdrawal. Medical opioid detox means you get medical care from licensed professionals during detox. This will often include prescription medicines to manage withdrawal symptoms. This is in contrast to social detox settings, where medical oversight may be more limited—a situation that might not be appropriate for opioid withdrawal.⁴

For the sake of safety and patient comfort, the preferred setting for opioid detox and withdrawal management will often be an inpatient center or another setting that has 24-hour access to medical care.⁴

Does Insurance Cover Opioid Detox in Nevada?

Most insurance does cover addiction and mental health services in Nevada. Healthcare.gov clarifies that mental health and substance use treatment are essential healthcare and must be included on all marketplace health insurance plans.¹⁷

But how much of the treatment costs each plan covers will vary. Call your insurance company to know for sure how much they will pay.¹⁷

You can also check your insurance online with us. We are in-network with many common insurance companies. You can fill out the free and confidential form below to get started, or call to talk to one of our caring admissions navigators.

Finding Opioid Detox Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada

You or the person you love do not have to go through the detox process alone. In the U.S., 90% of substance use treatment centers offer treatment for opioid use disorder.⁶ In Las Vegas, American Addiction Centers offers medical detox and supervised withdrawal management aimed to help you be successful on your recovery journey. Even if you are not in Nevada, AAC admissions navigators can help you find treatment options near you.