Opiate Addiction Treatment

'Opiates' traditionally refers to substances naturally derived from opium — morphine, codeine, and heroin. 'Opioids' is the broader clinical term that encompasses natural, semi-synthetic, and fully synthetic compounds, including prescription pain medications (oxycodone, hydrocodone) and illicit fentanyl. The addiction physiology and treatment approaches are closely related across all opioids; at Bliss Recovery, we treat the full spectrum.

MAT — primarily buprenorphine (Suboxone) and methadone — is the evidence-based standard of care for opioid use disorder endorsed by SAMHSA, NIDA, and the World Health Organization. Clinical research consistently shows that MAT reduces overdose mortality by more than 50 percent and significantly improves treatment retention. Our Medical Director evaluates each client individually to determine the appropriate protocol, medication, and duration.

Opiate withdrawal itself is rarely directly fatal for otherwise healthy adults, but it is intensely uncomfortable and carries extreme overdose risk. After any period of abstinence — even a few days — tolerance drops dramatically. Returning to a previously tolerated dose can be fatal. Medically supervised detox is the clinically appropriate setting because staff can manage symptoms around the clock and intervene immediately if a client's condition changes.

Yes. We're in-network with HealthSmart, MultiPlan, PMCS, and TriWest, and most major commercial PPO plans — Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, and others — cover medically supervised detox and residential treatment for opioid use disorder under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Exact coverage depends on your specific plan. Our admissions team verifies benefits in detail — usually within one business day — before you commit to anything.

Treatment begins with a medically supervised detox managed by our on-site physicians using an individualized MAT protocol. Once medically stable, clients move into residential programming that integrates evidence-based individual and group therapy (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care) and psychiatric support for any co-occurring mental health conditions. Before discharge, our clinical team builds a structured aftercare plan that typically includes PHP or IOP step-down care and alumni programming.

There is no single answer — duration is shaped by the specific opioid, the severity of dependence, and the client's individual needs. Medically supervised detox typically lasts 7 to 14 days. Residential treatment commonly follows for an individualized length, with PHP and IOP step-down programming adding another 4 to 12 weeks. Our admissions team designs the full continuum at intake and adjusts as your recovery progresses.

Yes — and this is often essential. Opioid use disorder co-occurs with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions at high rates, and untreated mental health conditions are one of the primary drivers of relapse. Our integrated dual-diagnosis model addresses both the addiction and any underlying mental health condition within the same program, with the same clinical team, rather than treating them sequentially in separate programs.