Have heard good and bad / very bad experiences,
they do a VERY fast and somewhat physically extreme detox,
(have heard of someone dying – might be worth googleing it – they prob had underlying physical health problems which were not known and the naltraxone detox prob was just too physically demanding)
AFAIK they sedate you and give you naltraxone (blocker) that removes all the opiates in your system /brain receptors very quickly – they try and counter this with stuff for cramps / diareaha (?sp) / aches etc – you most prob will be physically uncomfortable for a few days atleast
its private and expensive and ONLY deals with the physical detox / withdrawal symptoms –
not the long term psychological problems / reasons people use substances,
most people I know done it relapsed (whether it be straight away (within an hour of being released) or a few months later) due to the underlying problems not being addressed,
your local DAT should be able to look at ultra slow out patient reduction or inpatient detox if you can show motivation etc – but as with all NHS things there may be a waiting list, but hopefully they can offer some sort of theraputic program to go along side it and follow up after wards to help support you – rather then just deal with the physical effects of addiction.
and the NHS should only offer naltraxone when you give a supervised negative urine test and usually you have to go to a clinic / unit to be monitored for a few hours, and they will only give you half a tablet – if you ok on this you then get a script for one tablet a day – your responsibility to take.
others may have other experiences and these may be more possitive,
detox alone can work for some people but usually you do need alternative support / therapy
have you tried NA? they may have some advise at your local meeting
best wishes and stay safe :group_hug
