Opioid Rehab | Opioid Addiction Treatment

What is opioid rehab?

Opioid rehab is a focused treatment programme that helps you recover from a dependency on drugs like codeine, morphine, oxycodone, heroin or fentanyl. These substances don’t always start out as a problem. Some are prescribed, others are used to cope, and some simply enter your life during a difficult moment.

But opioids have a way of taking over, and before you know it, you realise they’re running the show.

Opioid rehab gives you space to pause that cycle and uncover the real reasons behind your opioid addiction.

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What setting can opioid rehab be taken in?

You can go through opioid rehab in either an outpatient or inpatient setting. Outpatient treatment means attending sessions during the day and returning home at night. This may suit you if your use has been mild, or if you’ve already begun to cut down and need support with the next step.

But opioid addiction often runs deeper than people expect. If your body has developed a physical reliance, or you’re dealing with cravings that feel impossible to control, inpatient rehab is likely the better option. At Primrose Lodge, inpatient care removes you from triggers, offers structured support, and helps you manage withdrawal symptoms in a safe and understanding environment.

Do I really need opioid rehab?

As is the case with most addictions, there are warning signs, but they’re not always obvious to yourself. This is no different when it comes to opioids. If you’re wondering whether it’s really time for rehab, consider this:

  • Have you tried to stop using opioids but found you couldn’t?
  • Do you feel physically unwell or anxious without them?
  • Are you using more than you originally planned?
  • Have relationships or responsibilities suffered because of your use?
  • Do you feel like opioids are the only way to cope?

Even if just one of these signs hits home, it could be time to reach out to the professionals.

What does an opioid rehab programme involve?

At Primrose Lodge, opioid rehab is designed with care and structure. We know how heavy opioid dependency can feel, both physically and emotionally, and we don’t expect you to carry it alone. Here’s how our opioid rehab programme is structured.

Assessment
It all starts with a private assessment. We’ll talk about your opioid use, how it began, what life looks like right now, and how you’d like it to change. This helps us create a treatment plan that meets your needs without making assumptions.
Detox
Opioid detox is often the hardest part. Your body has adjusted to having these substances in its system. Removing them brings withdrawal symptoms that can range from muscle aches and chills to nausea, anxiety and strong cravings.

We’ll guide you through this process with care. Medication can be used when necessary to ease symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse. The goal is to help you stabilise and begin healing with as much comfort and safety as possible.

Therapy
Once detox is complete, therapy helps you address what’s underneath. Maybe the opioids were covering up pain. Maybe they gave you the energy to function. Therapy helps you explore what they replaced and what could take their place now.

There’s no rush to bare everything at once. We meet you where you are, and go from there.

Aftercare
When your inpatient stay ends, we stay in touch. Aftercare at Primrose Lodge includes regular check-ins, optional group support, and resources to help you stay steady once you’re back in your normal environment. You don’t have to rebuild everything at once. You just have to keep going, and we’ll help with that.

Reach out to us today for a free and confidential evaluation.

Our compassionate admissions team is here to answer all your questions and work with you to find the perfect treatment programme for your recovery.

A closer look at therapies used in opioid rehab

Every therapy we use is carefully chosen to help break the mental and emotional hold opioids can have. Opioid addiction affects how you think, feel, connect, and cope. These therapies are designed to help you untangle those effects and build a way forward that feels more stable and less dependent.

Here are the therapies we use for opioid rehab:

CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy)
CBT is especially helpful for opioid addiction because it targets the thoughts that lead to use, like believing opioids are the only way to manage stress, pain or low mood. It helps you develop new ways to respond to these thoughts so you don’t default to using again.
DBT (Dialectical behaviour therapy)
Opioids are often used to numb overwhelming emotions or avoid emotional pain. DBT focuses on helping you manage those emotions instead of avoiding them. You’ll learn how to sit with distress, ride out cravings and stay grounded through hard moments.
Group therapy
Opioid addiction can feel isolating. Many people hide their use out of shame or fear of judgment. In group therapy, you’ll be with others who understand that struggle. It’s a chance to share openly, feel less alone, and pick up tools others have used in their own recovery.
One-to-one counselling
For those whose opioid use began after trauma, loss, or long-term stress, one-to-one therapy offers space to talk through that. These sessions help you understand what opioids were covering and how to heal without relying on them.
Holistic therapies
When your body has been through withdrawal and emotional exhaustion, holistic therapies like yoga, art and mindfulness help bring balance back. They create moments of relief and regulation that aren’t linked to substances, which is vital when opioids have been your default way to feel calm.

What opioids don’t treat

Opioids are powerful. They block pain, calm the mind, and offer a kind of quiet that can be deeply seductive when your life feels loud or hard to bear. It makes sense that people turn to them.

But they don’t fix what’s underneath. They don’t take away grief, or fill in what’s missing, or make the past easier to live with. They delay it and eventually, the pain you were trying to dull starts pushing through anyway. Now, it’s mixed with the effects of withdrawal and fear of losing control.

Rehab helps you begin to face that pain without the filter. Our job is to make that feel possible. Slowly, gently, and with real support.

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Ready to start healing?

Opioid rehab at Primrose Lodge is a place to recover without being judged or rushed. Whether your use began with a prescription or something else entirely, you deserve to feel stable again. If you’re ready to stop coping through opioids and start feeling like yourself again, we’re ready when you are.

Reach out to us today for a free and confidential evaluation.

Our compassionate admissions team is here to answer all your questions and work with you to find the perfect treatment programme for your recovery.

Frequently asked questions

What therapies are used in opioid rehab?
Opioid rehab includes therapies like CBT, DBT, group support, one-to-one counselling and holistic practices. Each one addresses specific emotional and behavioural patterns that often drive or result from opioid dependency and withdrawal.
How much does opioid rehab cost?
The cost of opioid rehab depends on the length of your stay, the level of care needed and the facility. At Primrose Lodge, we offer clear pricing and flexible payment plans to support accessibility.
What does a typical day in opioid rehab look like?
Each day includes therapy sessions, time for reflection, balanced meals and structured activities. The goal is to build stability, strengthen emotional resilience and help you regain a rhythm that doesn’t revolve around opioid use.
How much does opiate rehab cost?
Depending on your length of stay, the cost of opiate rehab can vary. At Primrose Lodge, we offer two to twelve week programmes so you can choose the programme best suited to your needs. As a guideline, our 4 week programme can range between £5,000 to £13,450. Although this may seem costly, it means that you will no longer have to maintain the costs of your opiate addiction and you will be able to lead a much healthier life.
Will I have any free time in opiate rehab?
Your time in opiate rehab will be structured and organised – you will follow a schedule that includes therapy sessions, activities, workshops, lectures and meal times. Free time will be incorporated into your schedule. You can spend this time going for a walk, watching TV, reading a book or joining in with some board games and socialising. Primrose Lodge also has an on-site gym if you would like to do some exercise.