Opiate Detox at Home
Stopping opioids can feel out of reach when each attempt brings pain, nausea or another sleepless night. Detox Concierge brings private, in-home opiate detox to you, with prescribed medication and a nurse who stays day and night. We arrange the physician consultation and nursing care so you do not have to manage withdrawal alone.
Edited, reviewed and approved by Dr. Jonathan Reitman
Your Privacy and Your Choices
Privacy is central to the in-home detox experience. We treat your medical information as confidential. You choose whether to involve family or friends and whether they receive updates about your care.
We value your personal freedom. You keep your phone and computer.
Medical Supervision During Opiate Withdrawal
The physician directs treatment and your nurse follows your condition in person. That matters when vomiting, diarrhea, sleeplessness or cravings make withdrawal difficult.
Your nurse checks:
- Blood pressure, temperature, pulse and oxygen levels
- Breathing, alertness and medication response
- Withdrawal symptoms, hydration and sleep
The nurse gives and records prescribed medication and reports changes to the physician. Call 911 if someone is difficult to wake or has slow or stopped breathing. If you suspect opioid overdose and have naloxone, give it and obtain emergency help immediately.
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What Is Opiate Detox?
Opiate detox is medical withdrawal care when you stop or reduce opioid use. “Opioid” is the broader term and includes prescription pain medication, heroin and fentanyl.
Physical dependence can develop during prescribed use; it is not by itself the same as an opioid use disorder. Tell us the source, amount, frequency and route of use so the physician can assess your situation.
Detox addresses withdrawal. It does not guarantee against returning to use or replace ongoing treatment for opioid use disorder.
How We Assess Your Opiate Detox Needs
You may be looking for help because stopping has become difficult, or because you want medical attention and privacy at home.
The physician reviews:
- The opioid and its source
- How much and how often you use it
- How you take it and when you last used it
- Current symptoms
- Previous withdrawal or overdose
- Other substances and medications
- Health conditions and allergies
- Your concerns and preferences
The physician assesses whether home care fits your medical needs. Some situations require hospital care.
Common Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms
Opioid withdrawal can come in waves.
Symptoms may include:
- Muscle aches
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anxiety or restlessness
- Difficulty sleeping
Yawning, watery eyes, a runny nose, sweating and chills are also common. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration. Tell your nurse about symptoms and changes rather than trying to push through them alone.
Types of Opiates We Treat During At-Home Detox
We provide withdrawal care for prescription and illicit opioids, including:
- Codeine
- Morphine
- Heroin
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Oxymorphone
- Fentanyl
A pill or powder obtained outside a pharmacy may contain something different from what the seller claims. Tell us its source and how you use it, even if you are uncertain about the contents.
Our At-Home Opiate Detox Process
- Call or text to discuss the situation, availability and price
- Complete intake with your use and medical history
- Speak with the physician by phone
- The physician issues medication orders
- Your nurse obtains the medication and comes to you
- The nurse completes the onsite assessment and begins care under those orders
- The nurse stays, including overnight, and reports changes to the physician
- Before leaving, the nurse explains your instructions
Comfort Care We Provide During Opiate Detox
Withdrawal can make ordinary things feel like work. Alongside medication and clinical checks, your nurse helps you through the practical discomforts of the day.
Hydration and Nausea
Your nurse watches for vomiting, diarrhea and difficulty keeping fluids down, and reports concerns to the physician. Routine meals are your arrangements; IV fluids are not standard and may cost extra if ordered.
Sleep and Rest
If you can’t settle or sleep, let your nurse know. You have someone there to hear you, observe what is happening and update the physician about your symptoms and medication response.
Help With Personal Care
You can get help walking, using the bathroom and attending to hygiene when you feel weak or unsteady.
Support During Cravings
Your nurse offers calm, nonjudgmental support when discomfort or cravings make you want to stop the plan. Tell the nurse what you are experiencing.
At-Home Opiate Detox Timelines
Opiate detox often needs more time than alcohol detox. Care may be planned for seven to ten days, depending on the opioid, your use, medical history and response.
Short-acting and long-acting opioids have different withdrawal patterns. Sleep problems and cravings may continue after the main physical symptoms improve. The physician guides care rather than forcing everyone into one timeline.
Safety Screening for Opiate Detox in Your Home
The medical consultation and onsite nursing assessment provide different parts of the picture.
Substance Use Review
Tell the physician the opioid, source, amount, frequency, route and last use, plus alcohol or other drugs you use.
Medication List Review
Include prescriptions, over-the-counter products, supplements and allergies.
Health History Check
Discuss medical conditions, previous withdrawal, overdoses and other significant health concerns.
Onsite Assessment
When the nurse arrives, the nurse records your condition and vital signs before beginning the ordered care.
Changes During Withdrawal
The nurse follows symptoms, hydration and medication response and reports changes to the physician.
Emergency Care
Call 911 if someone is difficult to wake or has slow or stopped breathing. If you suspect opioid overdose and have naloxone, give it and obtain emergency help immediately.
Benefits of At-Home Opiate Detox
With medical care at home, you can:
- Rest in familiar surroundings
- Receive treatment without traveling to appointments during detox
- Keep your phone and computer
- Have a nurse with you day and night
- Receive prescribed medication under medical direction
- Ask questions as symptoms change
- Choose whether to involve family or friends
- Ask for referrals to further treatment
Physician-Directed Medication for Opiate Withdrawal
When medically appropriate, the physician substitutes Suboxone (buprenorphine with naloxone) for the opioid being used, then tapers it under medical orders. Lucemyra (lofexidine), a non-opioid medication, may help with particular withdrawal symptoms. The plan depends on your medical circumstances.
Detox Concierge does not continue a supply of oxycodone or an unknown street opioid simply to reproduce the pattern of use.
Starting buprenorphine too soon can cause a sudden worsening of withdrawal. Fentanyl and long-acting opioids can complicate timing. Tell the physician what you used and when; do not choose the start time yourself.
The nurse administers and records each dose. Do not add alcohol, extra opioids or unapproved medication. Remaining controlled medication does not stay with the patient; we destroy it according to Detox Concierge policy.
Further Treatment After Opiate Detox
Before leaving, your nurse explains any instructions for your care after detox. If you want help finding further treatment or support, our team can provide referrals or introductions. You decide whether to pursue them. We can also discuss whether to extend your nursing care.
Returning to opioids after tolerance has fallen increases overdose risk. Further treatment for opioid use disorder can help after detox. Ask about options rather than assuming the end of withdrawal ends that risk.
Our Team
Dr. Jonathan Reitman
Consulting Physician
Detox Concierge in home detox staff starts with Dr. Jonathan Reitman. Jonathan Reitman, M.D. is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine.
Alana Evette
Director of Nursing and Healthcare Services
Detox Concierge in home detox is the vision of Alana Evette. Alana has been specializing in addiction treatment for over 15 years and has worked in a variety of well-established Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Centers.
Why Choose Detox Concierge for Opiate Detox at Home
Detox Concierge takes care of the consultation, medication arrangements and nursing care. Once your nurse arrives, you have someone to turn to when you need medication, personal help or a chance to talk about how you’re feeling. The physician directs treatment throughout.
Detox Concierge quotes one price for the agreed care, including the medical consultation, prescribed medication, continuous nursing and travel. We do not add a travel charge. We do not accept or bill insurance. On request, we can provide documentation for you to submit; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Areas We Serve
Detox Concierge provides in-home medical detox services nationwide. Coverage depends on clinical review and nurse availability in your region. Intake confirms service area, timing, and care details. Call (310) 484-4803 to confirm availability.- Atherton
- Bel Air
- Beverly Hills
- Brentwood
- Calabasas
- Carlsbad
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Corona Del Mar
- Dana Point
- Encino
- Hidden Hills
- Hillsborough
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Beach
- La Jolla
- La Quinta
- Los Altos Hills
- Los Angeles
- Malibu
- Montecito
- Newport Beach
- Orange County
- Pacific Palisades
- Palm Springs
- Palo Alto
- Piedmont
- Portola Valley
- Redondo Beach
- Rolling Hills
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara
- Surfside
- Westlake Village
- West Palm Beach, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if at-home opiate detox fits me?
The physician reviews your opioid use, health and withdrawal history to assess whether home care is appropriate. Call with your questions before trying to decide this yourself.
What happens during the first intake call?
We discuss the situation, location, availability and cost. Intake gathers the opioid and its source, how you use it, other substances, medications and health history.
How does 24/7 nurse support work in my home?
Your nurse stays onsite throughout the agreed detox period, including overnight. The nurse gives and records your medication, checks your condition and reports changes to the physician. You also have help with walking, bathroom and personal-care needs, along with calm, nonjudgmental support.
What symptoms should I expect at the start?
Body aches, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, restlessness and difficulty sleeping are common. The timing depends on the opioid and your use. Tell your nurse about symptoms as they arise.
What makes at-home detox safer than stopping alone?
Your nurse observes your condition, gives prescribed medication and keeps the physician informed. You have medical attention and personal support when symptoms or cravings become difficult.
What happens after detox ends?
Your nurse explains your instructions before leaving. If you want further support, ask our team about referrals or introductions. You decide what to pursue.
