Opiate Detox San Francisco CA

Opiods and opiates are chemicals that affect the body by binding to the opiod receptors in the central nervous system. The most commonly used opiates, which are naturally occurring alkaloids of the opium poppy, are morphine and codeine. Read and find out more info regarding opiod and opiate detox.

Walden House
(415) 554-1131
1885 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Westside Community Services
(415) 355-0311
489 Clementina Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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Father Alfred Center
(415) 592-2880
291 10th Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Harm Reduction Therapy Center
(415) 863-4282x3
423 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians
Language Services
Portugese, Spanish

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SBDC New Life Center
(415) 255-7434
1080 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Haight Ashbury Free Clinics Inc
(415) 552-2114
1735 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, German, Spanish

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PAES Counseling Services
(415) 558-1320
1235 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Lao, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

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Mission Council
(415) 864-0554x12
474 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Curry Senior Center
(415) 885-2274
333 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults

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Iris Center Womens Counseling and
(415) 864-2364x210
333 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Opiate Detox

Opiod and Opiate Detox

Opiods and opiates are chemicals that affect the body by binding to the opiod receptors in the central nervous system. The most commonly used opiates, which are naturally occurring alkaloids of the opium poppy, are morphine and codeine. Semi-synthetic opiods include heroin and oxycodone (also known by the brand name OxyContin). Methadone, used as a substitute for heroin, is a fully synthetic opiod. Percodan, Percocet, Darvocet, Dilaudid and Vicodin are also considered to be opiates.

Opiod and opiates are chemically similar to naturally occurring endorphins, the “feel good” substance the body produces. These substances may be prescribed medications for pain management, or they may be abused as street drugs. In either scenario, dependence develops quickly and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Acute withdrawal symptoms can include pain, vomiting, diarrhea and panic attacks. Once the acute symptoms have passed, there may be a period of depression and anxiety that can last for months.

Overdose is a major issue with any opiod or opiate. Since street drugs are often cut, it is impossible to know what dosage you might be taking. That means there is no such thing as a safe dose, especially once you have developed a tolerance that leads to larger dosage.

Where to Find an Opiate Detox Program

While there may be some addictive substances that can be kicked “cold turkey,” opiates are not among them. The withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that a medi...

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