Opioid withdrawal is rarely fatal but is profoundly difficult — and the cravings drive most relapses. Our medical team uses medication-assisted treatment to blunt withdrawal, reduce cravings, and give your nervous system room to recover. We do not believe in shame-based detox.
We do not believe in shame-based detox.
What you may feel
- — Muscle aches and bone pain
- — Severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- — Anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia
- — Sweating, chills, and goosebumps
- — Strong cravings
- — Dilated pupils and runny nose
Timeline
Early · 8–24 hours
Anxiety, muscle aches, sweating, runny nose begin.
Peak · 1–3 days
Severe gastrointestinal symptoms, intense cravings, restlessness.
Subsiding · 4–7 days
Acute symptoms ease. Sleep and appetite begin to return.
PAWS · weeks–months
Post-acute withdrawal: lingering mood and sleep changes that taper over time.