Withdrawal symptoms are one of the biggest barriers to getting addiction treatment. The good news? Modern medicine offers safe, effective ways to manage withdrawal and help you feel better quickly.
When your body is used to opioids and you stop using them, you experience withdrawal. Common withdrawal symptoms include:
These symptoms are temporary but can feel overwhelming without proper medical support.
Several proven medications can reduce withdrawal symptoms and make the process much more manageable.
Methadone and/or Kadian for withdrawal eliminates withdrawal symptoms by satisfying your body’s opioid needs with a safe, long-acting medication. Most people feel relief within hours of their first dose.
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) reduces withdrawal symptoms while blocking the effects of other opioids. It’s particularly effective for people with moderate opioid dependence.
Additional withdrawal symptoms medication can help specific symptoms:
Trying to manage withdrawal alone is dangerous and often unsuccessful. Medical supervision ensures:
At Arrow Medical, our addiction medicine doctors have specialized training in managing opioid withdrawal safely and effectively.
Every person and situation is different, but luckily there are multiple proven treatment approaches to help manage withdrawal. The doctors at Arrow Medical can help you pick your best treatment method.
Some people prefer a short-term approach where medications help them through withdrawal before stopping all substances.
Others choose long-term treatment with methadone, Kadian, or Suboxone. This approach has higher success rates for long-term recovery.
For people at high risk, safe opioid supply can prevent withdrawal while reducing other risks.
First 24-48 Hours:
First Week:
Ongoing Treatment:
We believe withdrawal doesn’t have to be torture. Our harm reduction, patient-centred approach means:
Arrow Medical provides withdrawal management at all locations:
See our locations page to find the location nearest you.
Managing withdrawal is just the first step. We also provide:
Don’t wait until withdrawal becomes unbearable. Seek help if you’re:
You don’t need to suffer through withdrawal alone. Walk into any Arrow Medical clinic — no appointment required. Our team will assess your situation and start appropriate medications quickly.
Visit us today or call us to learn more about withdrawal management options. We’re here to make your path to recovery as comfortable as possible.
