When to Get Help for Opioid Addiction and What to Do Next

Recognizing the Moment to Get Help

Every recovery story starts with a moment the moment when someone realizes they can’t do it alone anymore. For many individuals and families affected by opioid use disorder (OUD), recognizing the right time to seek help is one of the most critical steps toward healing.

According to recent data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths nationwide. Yet many people delay treatment because they don’t recognize the early signs or feel unsure about where to turn. That hesitation can cost lives.

The Warning Signs of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

Knowing what to look for can help save your life or someone else's. Common signs that it may be time to seek opioid treatment include:

• Using opioids more often or in higher doses than prescribed

• Feeling sick or anxious when not using

• Hiding use from loved ones

• Neglecting work, school, or relationships

• Experiencing financial or legal trouble related to drug use

• Wanting to stop, but feeling unable to do so alone

If these signs sound familiar, it may be time to take the next step toward recovery.

Why Early Help Matters

Waiting until things get worse makes treatment more difficult — and more dangerous. Seeking help early gives you the best chance at long-term recovery, especially with proven treatments like medicationassisted treatment (MAT), which combines counseling and medication like methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone.

Denver Recovery Group offers evidence-based care that supports you from day one without judgment.

What Denver Recovery Group Offers

At Denver Recovery Group, our opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are tailored to meet people where they are whether you're just realizing you need help or have tried recovery before.

We offer a full range of services, including:

• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and support

• Methadone Clinic Services Available at multiple locations for daily, supervised care

• Buprenorphine Treatment Flexible treatment to reduce cravings and withdrawal

• Naltrexone Therapy Non-addictive option for relapse prevention

• Opioid Detox Center Services Supervised, supportive care during withdrawal

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Whole-person care that addresses physical and emotional needs

• Opioid Withdrawal Management Safe support through the most difficult part of recovery

Explore our full list of services here: https://www.denverrecoverygroup.com/services

We’re Here in Communities Across Colorado

You don’t have to travel far to get support. Denver Recovery Group clinics are located throughout Colorado:

• 📍 Aurora Clinic

• 📍 Boulder Clinic

• 📍 Breckenridge Clinic (Coming Soon)

• 📍 Central Clinic

• 📍 Colorado Springs Clinic

• 📍 Craig/Steamboat Springs Clinic (Coming Soon)

• 📍 Denver Clinic

• 📍 Durango Clinic

• 📍 Grand Junction Clinic

• 📍 Glenwood Springs Clinic

• 📍 Lakewood Clinic

• 📍 Littleton Clinic

• 📍 Montrose Clinic

• 📍 Northglenn Clinic

• 📍 Summit County Clinic (Coming Soon)

Whether you're searching for a methadone clinic in Northglenn, fentanyl addiction treatment in Aurora, or opioid treatment in Lakewood, our teams are ready to help.

Take the First Step. Even If It’s Small

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to deserve help. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to seek support, that question itself may be your answer. At Denver Recovery Group, we provide judgment-free, accessible care that meets you where you are.

👉 Ready to explore your options? Visit our services page or call your nearest clinic today.