2. What should I do: go to detox or have methadone or buprenorphine treatment?

In general, a detoxification centre is recommended if

• you have only been using opioids for a short while (less than a year);
• you find the opioid addiction treatment program too restrictive because it requires a high level of commitment: daily visit to the pharmacy to get the medication and weekly appointments at CRAN at the start of treatment;
• you would like to commit to short-term treatment rather than a medium- or long-term program, i.e., that spans several years, as is often the case with methadone or buprenorphine treatment.