Free education on opioid withdrawal
What the research shows, what it doesn't, and where to get real help. Written for people going through it and the people beside them.
Medical safety
Call 911 for severe confusion, hallucinations, uncontrollable vomiting, signs of extreme dehydration, or a suspected overdose. This site is education only and can't replace a medical evaluation.
Select a path below to find tailored, evidence-graded guides written for real clarity.
Timelines, physical and emotional symptoms, comfort measures, and when to seek medical care.
Learn how medications (Buprenorphine, Methadone, Naltrexone) and clinical supports compare.
Practical guides on safety, boundaries, overdose reversal (Naloxone), and emotional support.
Evaluating supplements, detox protocols, and emerging therapies against real medical data.
Timeline & Care
What to expect hour-by-hour and day-by-day, how long key symptoms typically last, and clear flags for when to seek emergency help.
TimClinical Options
Comparing long-term outcomes, relapse risks, and brain chemistry between abrupt cessation versus Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Safety Alert
Why synthetic opioids change withdrawal timelines, testing strip protocols, and crucial harm-reduction safety steps.
Evidence
Receptor biology, and medications for opioid use disorder backed by randomized trials.
Old pilot studies, small case series, and mega-dose supplement claims.
Five tiers, from early findings to replicated trials. Every research page shows its tier.
The Story Behind The Foundation
After 23 years of addiction, Paul Mason became focused not only on recovery, but on the information people encounter while trying to make recovery decisions.
Recognizing how misleading, commercialized, or inaccurate withdrawal advice can be, the foundation was established to provide free, evidence-aware public education without commercial bias.
Read the full story →Withdrawal biology, preparation, recovery supports, and the research on vitamin C and nutrition.