What to Expect at Detox 5 | Detox 5

Day 1

We will welcome you to our hospital and show you to your private room. You have time to make yourself comfortable before the drug recovery treatment begins.

You will attend a medical assessment. We encourage you to bring a close friend or family member to this. During this assessment, we will discuss your opiate addiction and drug history. We will also conduct a medical examination and provide more details about the treatment. Our consultant medical specialist and nursing team will be available to address any questions in complete confidence.

Your treatment will begin when you are sedated and given pain relief medication.

Days 2 & 3

You will remain sedated and asleep. This allows your body to detox from the drugs in your system. You may wake up occasionally. Our pain relief medication will minimise withdrawal symptoms. You will be under the watchful eyes of our nurses who will ensure you are safe and comfortable.

Day 4

Your sedation will stop. Then you will be allowed to come around naturally. At this stage, your body will be about 80 percent opiate-free. You will be given a small dose of naltrexone as your body continues to flush the remaining opiates out of your system. Patients often sleep through most of this day. You will be able to accept telephone calls from family members at this stage.

Day 5

Following breakfast you will receive a full dose of of naltrexone and prepare to go home. You will meet privately with your consultant to discuss your needs.

If you elect to receive the naltrexone implant rather than the tablets, you will undergo a minor surgical procedure later in the day.

We recommend that either a close family member or friend collects you, ideally someone who will be actively involved in your recovery. Our nursing team will conduct a full discharge briefing to ensure you and your supervisor are both aware of what lies ahead.

Aftercare Support

Our service provides 12 weeks follow up counselling by telephone with our trained nurses. Read more on our aftercare support.

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