Now accepting new clients across Iowa most insurance accepted.(319) 270-2890
Medical provider-led detox, residential rehab, and MAT with Suboxone and naltrexone under one clinical team
Radix Recovery provides comprehensive opioid addiction treatment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, combining medically monitored detox, residential rehab, and outpatient care with medication-assisted treatment using medications like Suboxone and Vivitrol. Our medical provider-led team manages opioid withdrawal with 24/7 nursing, then moves you directly into therapy under the same clinical roof, with admissions typically completed in under 24 hours for residents across Iowa.
Medically monitored detox, longer for fentanyl when clinically indicated
Round-the-clock nursing with separate detox and residential teams
Modern facility on the restored Higley Mansion campus in Cedar Rapids
A simple, guided path into treatment fast
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Opioid use disorder is a chronic medical condition, not a failure of willpower. Repeated opioid use changes the brain circuits that govern reward, stress, and self-control, which is why quitting on your own so often ends in relapse (NIDA).[1] The opioids driving addiction in Iowa range from prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone to heroin and illicit fentanyl, which the CDC identifies as the primary driver of overdose deaths nationwide (CDC).[2]
The most dangerous moment in opioid recovery is often the attempt to quit alone. Tolerance falls quickly during abstinence, so a return to a previously normal dose can cause overdose. We treat opioid addiction the way medicine treats any chronic condition: medical provider-led care, evidence-based medication, and a structured continuum that does not leave you on your own after detox.
Tolerance drops during abstinence, but the dose the body remembers does not. Returning to that dose is where fatal overdose happens.
Our detox unit has its own dedicated nursing team, separate from residential staff, monitoring vitals, hydration, and symptom scores per withdrawal protocol and as needed so complications are caught early.
Our medical providers time Suboxone induction to your withdrawal stage and substance history, and manage comfort medications so detox is safe and as tolerable as possible.
We address the post-detox window when overdose risk is highest, using Vivitrol, relapse prevention planning, and naloxone education before any step-down in care.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain often sit underneath opioid use. Every resident is screened at intake and dual diagnosis care is built into the same treatment plan, not referred out.
Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening by itself, but the combination of peak symptoms and peak craving is why unsupervised detox fails so often. The timeline below reflects short-acting opioids such as heroin and oxycodone; fentanyl and long-acting formulations can shift these windows, which is why our medical providers individualize every protocol.
Anxiety, restlessness, muscle aches, watery eyes, runny nose, sweating, and yawning begin as the last dose wears off. Craving starts to build. Severity: mild to moderate.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, chills, elevated heart rate, and insomnia peak. Dehydration is the main medical risk. Severity: moderate to severe. This is where 24/7 nursing matters most.
Physical symptoms ease while sleep disruption, low mood, and craving persist. Suboxone stabilization or Vivitrol planning happens here, alongside the transition into residential care.
Protracted symptoms such as anhedonia, anxiety, fatigue, and episodic craving can persist for weeks to months, which is why structured treatment after detox, not detox alone, is the standard of care (NIDA).
The FDA-approved medications with the strongest evidence base for opioid use disorder include buprenorphine and naltrexone, and SAMHSA recognizes medication assisted treatment as a first-line standard of care. Our MAT program is built on Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and naltrexone. Our medical providers select and adjust your medication based on your opioid history, withdrawal stage, prior treatment episodes, and personal goals.
MAT at Radix is never medication alone. NIDA’s research shows medication combined with behavioral therapy outperforms either approach by itself, so every MAT plan is paired with individual therapy, group work, and dual diagnosis care under one clinical team.
During detox · buprenorphine/naloxone
A partial opioid agonist that relieves withdrawal symptoms and craving without producing the high or dangerous respiratory depression of full opioids. The naloxone component deters misuse. Our medical providers manage induction during detox and continue prescribing through residential and outpatient care, tapering only when you and your team agree you are ready.
During detox · as needed
During detox our medical providers also use non-opioid comfort medications: clonidine or lofexidine for autonomic symptoms, anti-nausea and anti-diarrheal agents, non-opioid pain relievers, and short-term sleep support.
After detox · naltrexone, monthly
A once-monthly injection that blocks opioid receptors entirely, so opioids cannot produce a high. Vivitrol requires 7 to 10 days of opioid abstinence before the first dose, which our medically monitored detox makes practical. It is a strong fit for the high-risk weeks after discharge.
Timing matters. Vivitrol is started only after detox completes and the body is fully clear of opioids, never during active withdrawal – and typically only after a documented period of Suboxone treatment, which many insurance plans require before approving it.
MAT is offered, never mandated. If you prefer an abstinence-based pathway, our clinical team will build that plan with you.
Effective opioid addiction treatment is a sequence, not a single program At Radix Recovery the entire continuum lives under one roof in Cedar Rapids, so you never restart with a new team or fall through a gap between providers. Most residents recovering from opioid addiction enter through medical detox and residential treatment, highlighted below.
All six levels of care one campus in Cedar Rapids, one clinical team.
Most clinical → Independent
Medical provider-led opioid detox with 24/7 nursing, Suboxone induction when indicated, and comfort medication protocols. The starting point for nearly all opioid admissions.
Structured live-in treatment on our Cedar Rapids campus with daily therapy, MAT management, wellness programming, and the stability the early post-detox weeks demand.
4 to 8 hours of daily clinical programming with off-site living, continuing MAT and therapy with the same team as residential.
3 days per week, 9 to 20 hours of therapy that fits around work and family while accountability and medication management continue.
Weekly therapy, relapse prevention, and ongoing Suboxone or naltrexone management as you rebuild daily life.
Long-term connection to the Radix community, peer support, and a clinical team that already knows you if you ever need to step back up.
The research consensus and treatment protocols from SAMHSA are consistent.[3] the most effective treatment for opioid addiction combines FDA-approved medication with behavioral therapy and sustained engagement across a continuum of care. Detox without follow-up treatment leaves relapse and overdose risk untouched. Medication without therapy leaves the thinking, trauma, and life circumstances that drove use unaddressed. That is why our opioid program is one integrated plan: your medication strategy, therapy modalities, and step-down schedule are designed together by one clinical team and adjusted as you progress.
Suboxone and naltrexone MAT, matched to you
Identifies the thought patterns, triggers, and situations linked to opioid use and builds practical skills to interrupt them.
Builds distress tolerance and emotion regulation, the skills that protracted withdrawal and early recovery demand most.
Meets ambivalence honestly and strengthens your own reasons for change rather than imposing ours.
Integrated psychiatric care for the depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions that frequently co-occur with opioid use disorder, delivered by the same team on the same plan.
A concrete, written plan covering triggers, craving response, naloxone access, and who you call, built before you step down, not after a crisis.
Education and joint sessions that help your family understand opioid use disorder as a medical condition and support recovery at home.
Call or reach out
One confidential call to (319) 270-2890, any hour. Tell us what you are using, how much, and how long. No judgment, no obligation.
Insurance verification and clinical screen
We verify your benefits at no cost, usually within hours, and complete a brief phone assessment so our medical providers can plan your detox protocol before you arrive.
Arrive and stabilize
You are met by our nursing team, complete a medical evaluation, and begin comfort medication. Suboxone induction is timed to your withdrawal stage so it works correctly.
Begin treatment
Within your first days you meet your therapist, your treatment plan takes shape, and the transition into residential care is already mapped. No gap, no starting over.
Opioid is an umbrella term covering prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The treatment foundation is the same, but each substance carries its own clinical considerations: fentanyl’s fat-tissue storage extends the detox timeline, heroin raises infectious disease screening needs, and prescription opioid dependence often involves untreated chronic pain. We treat all of them, and the pages below cover each in depth.
Combination painkiller dependence with added acetaminophen liver-risk considerations.
Questioning your relationship with opioids is itself worth taking seriously. Reaching out doesn’t commit you to anything but a conversation.
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Radix is a listed treatment provider on Your Life Iowa, the official addiction-help resource run by the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services.
Across the Radix clinical leadership team, from the founding partners to the chief clinical officer.
Across client reviews of admissions, counseling, detox, and residential care.
The national standard for safety, treatment quality, and staff training in healthcare.
The most widely studied FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder include buprenorphine and naltrexone. At Radix Recovery we use Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and naltrexone, a combination that relieves withdrawal and craving. Our medical providers match the medication to your history, goals, and stage of recovery, and your plan can change as you progress.
Medical detox typically takes 3 to 7 days. Residential treatment runs in 30, 60, or 90-day pathways, followed by PHP, IOP, and outpatient care. Research from NIDA shows that longer engagement in treatment is associated with better outcomes, so we build each plan around your clinical needs rather than a fixed calendar.
No. Suboxone contains buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist that occupies the same receptors without producing the high or the dangerous respiratory depression of full opioids, plus naloxone to deter misuse. SAMHSA and NIDA recognize medication assisted treatment as an evidence-based standard of care, not a substitution of one addiction for another. Taken as prescribed under medical supervision, it stabilizes the brain so therapy can work.
No. Medication assisted treatment is offered, never required. Some residents complete detox and choose an abstinence-based plan supported by therapy and Vivitrol-free relapse prevention. Our medical providers review the evidence with you, explain the risks of each path, and respect your decision. Whatever you choose, your plan includes individual therapy, group work, and dual diagnosis care.
Opioid withdrawal typically includes muscle aches, anxiety, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, and intense craving. Short-acting opioids produce symptoms within 8 to 24 hours of the last dose, while longer-acting opioids can take longer to peak. Withdrawal is rarely life-threatening on its own, but dehydration and relapse risk make unsupervised detox dangerous. Our 24/7 nursing team manages symptoms with medical provider-directed medication so you stay safe and as comfortable as possible.
Most commercial insurance plans cover medically necessary opioid addiction treatment, including detox, residential care, and medication assisted treatment. We are in network with Wellmark BCBS, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Midlands Choice, Cigna Healthcare, Health Choice, and Medical Associates. Our admissions team verifies your benefits at no cost, usually within hours, and explains exactly what your plan covers before you commit to anything.
Medicare covers medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, including FDA-approved medications and related counseling, through Part B and Part D depending on the setting and medication (CMS). Coverage details vary by plan. Call our admissions team at (319) 270-2890 and we will verify your specific Medicare benefits and explain what is covered at Radix Recovery before you make any decision.
We strongly advise against it. Home detox fails most often because withdrawal symptoms and craving peak together, and tolerance drops quickly during abstinence, which raises overdose risk if you return to use (NIDA). Medically monitored detox manages symptoms with medication, watches for complications like dehydration, and moves you directly into the next level of care so the window of motivation is not lost.
In most cases we can admit you within 24 hours of your first call, and same-day admission is often possible depending on bed availability and medical screening. Opioid addiction has a narrow window of willingness, so our admissions team works quickly: one call, insurance verification, a brief clinical assessment, and a confirmed arrival time. Call (319) 270-2890 any time, day or night.
Yes. We treat the full range of opioid use disorders, including fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone products like OxyContin and Percocet, hydrocodone products like Vicodin, morphine, codeine, and prescription painkiller dependence. Each substance has specific clinical considerations, such as fentanyl’s extended detox timeline, and our medical providers adjust protocols accordingly. Dedicated pages for each substance describe those differences in detail.