OxyContin Detox

The procedure takes place at a full-service hospital to provide close monitoring and access to additional medical services and specialists. Staff admit patients into their private room to maintain their privacy and comfort.  Medical professionals perform a thorough medical and physical examination to ensure the patient is a candidate for rapid opiate detoxification.  It is imperative that we properly evaluate patients before the procedure as an in-patient so we can administer pre-medication to stabilize body functions. This helps to achieve a smooth and safe detoxification procedure.

Usually, on the second day, staff transfer patients to the ICU for the Waismann Method of detoxification under sedation.  The anesthesiologist sedates patients so they sleep comfortably for about 60 to 90 minutes.  During this time, acute opiate withdrawal is accelerated with the use of an opiate antagonist medication.  A board-certified anesthesiologist closely monitors and controls the medically-induced withdrawal.

The morning after the procedure, staff usually transfer patients back to a private room on the medical floor where they continue to recover, receiving intravenous fluids, and regaining their strength. Staff encourage patients to get out of bed, walk, and resume eating regularly. During this period, physicians assess the patient’s readiness for discharge.

By the afternoon on the third day, about 95 percent or more of patients discharge to Domus Retreat. At Domus Retreat, we work with both the physical transition, as well as the emotional health of our patients.  Opiate dependency causes numerous changes in brain chemistry and organ functions. After the procedure, it is paramount that patients are monitored properly for at least a few days in order to regulate basic functions and prevent medical complications.