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METHADONE-Specific Detoxification & Stabilisation Treatment  

Duration: Normally 14 days       

(If the client is using other substances as well as Methadone, please click the appropriate link above)

The Methadone Detox.

 If a person has been using 40mls of methadone or more on a daily basis prior to admission, the preferred detoxification regime would be reducing amounts of methadone.

Prior to the methadone detox commencing, we require written confirmation from the methadone prescriber regarding the daily amount of methadone prescribed.

 Once the person enters either Pierpoint House or Female Focus for Detoxification, our medical staff will commence the Client on the same dose they have previously been prescribed.

 This amount is reduced by 5mls daily until a daily dose of 20mls in total is achieved.  This is then reduced by 2mls daily until nil is required.  To help the person through the last 10 days of their methadone detox, we introduce Remedeine (dihydrocodeine and paracetamol) and Oxazapam (a short acting benzodiazepine) to help combat any residual feelings of pain or anxiety.

The length of a methadone detox depends on the amount of the initial starting dose, but is on average about 14 days.

 All Female clients are pregnancy- tested prior to any dose of any medication being given. If a female client is pregnant our G.P's will be consulted prior to commencing any medications. A letter from the client's Consultant Obstetrician will be required to confirm that it is safe to commence detox prior to the client's admission.

In addition to the Medical Detoxification, all clients will have the benefit of:

1. Access to Auricular Acupuncture to help relieve anxiety and stress

2. 24- hour Qualified Nursing cover support

3. 24- hour project worker / qualified Therapist support

4. Integration into the therapeutic community of the House

5. Involvement in the Modified 12-Step Therapeutic Stabilisation Programme

6. Sleepy Teas to help facilitate normal sleep patterns

7. Constant peer Support