Opioids & MAT
Opioid, heroin & fentanyl detox
Opioid withdrawal is intensely uncomfortable — and today's heroin and fentanyl supply makes timing and medical support critical. New Leaf provides medical detox with MAT evaluation in Orange County.
- Heroin, pills & fentanyl
- MAT when clinically appropriate
- 24/7 withdrawal support
- Methadone taper guidance
Confidential admissions
Start opioid detox
Include what you used, how much, and when you last used — admissions uses this to plan safe detox.
Physician-led care
Medical leadership for complex opioid cases.
Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening the way alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal can be — but dehydration, vomiting, insomnia, and severe cravings drive many people back to use within hours without support.
Fentanyl and other synthetics have changed withdrawal patterns for many clients. Our medical team adjusts protocols based on your substance, dose, route of use, and health history — not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) — including buprenorphine-based options when appropriate — can dramatically reduce discomfort and support a safer transition into longer-term recovery.
What we treat
Opioid detox for today's drug landscape.
Heroin & illicit opioids
Medical monitoring through acute withdrawal with comfort medications and MAT planning.
Fentanyl & synthetics
Protocols account for potent opioids and polysubstance use common in current supplies.
Prescription painkillers
Oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, and similar dependencies receive individualized tapers.
Methadone & maintenance
Supervised tapers when stepping down from methadone or other maintenance programs.
Comfort & hydration
IV fluids, anti-nausea support, and sleep aids may be used when clinically appropriate.
After detox
Residential rehab, outpatient, and MAT providers are discussed before discharge.
MAT explained
Medication-assisted treatment during and after detox.
MAT is not replacing one drug with another — it's using FDA-approved medications to stabilize the brain while you build recovery skills.
Our medical team determines whether Suboxone (buprenorphine) or other options are safe and appropriate based on your history, other substances, and timing of last use.
Many clients continue MAT with an outpatient prescriber after leaving residential care — admissions and clinical staff help you understand that handoff.
Ready to stop opioids with medical support?
Call for same-day guidance or submit the confidential form above.
Opioid detox admissions — (866) 932-0905, 24/7.
Call 24/7 — (866) 932-0905