Withdrawal support in Kyiv

Help with withdrawal state after stopping use narkotychnykh substances. Format depends from symptoms, substance and risks.

  • Assessment of the substance, condition and risks
  • Support with acute symptoms
  • An explanation of further treatment
  • Consultation for family
Withdrawal support
24/7, no days off +380 50 366-62-33

Forms of help with withdrawal

Different substances have different risks, so the form of help is determined only after a consultation.

free

Initial consultation

We gather information about the condition, the substance, the symptoms and the risks.

  • confidential
  • for the patient or family
  • first plan
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after consultation

Detox

Help with acute signs of intoxication or withdrawal.

  • contraindication assessment
  • stabilization
  • support
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after condition assessment

Withdrawal support

The format depends on the substance, the duration of use and the symptoms.

  • withdrawal
  • condition monitoring
  • next steps
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from 1 800 ₴/day3 200 ₴

Rehabilitation path

Helps move from stabilisation to systematic recovery.

  • psychological work
  • routine
  • relapse prevention
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How the request works with withdrawal

Detox does not replace addiction treatment but can be an important first step towards stabilisation.

Discuss the situation
1

Consultation

We clarify the substance, the duration of use, the symptoms and previous treatment experience.

2

Risk assessment

We identify dangerous symptoms, co-existing illnesses and the needed form of help.

3

Stabilization

We discuss support with acute symptoms and monitoring of wellbeing.

4

Care plan

We explain how to move on to psychotherapy, rehabilitation or other support.

When you should reach out

A consultation helps you avoid acting at random: the specialist clarifies the condition, risks and symptoms and explains a safe first step.

Intoksykatsiia

There is a sharp worsening of the condition after use.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal symptoms appeared after stopping.

The need for a plan

After detox it is important not to be left without support.

Prices and format: Withdrawal support

The cost depends on the person's condition, duration of use, symptoms, coexisting conditions, and the required care format. The exact plan is discussed after the initial consultation.

All prices
Withdrawal supportafter condition assessment
Drug addiction treatment, rehabilitation, dayfrom 1 800 ₴
Outpatient drug addiction treatmentindividual
Body detox supportfrom 5 000 ₴
Drug detoxafter consultation
UBOD, methadonefrom 57 000 ₴
UBOD, heroinfrom 43 000 ₴
Genetic analysisfrom 15 000 ₴

Prices are not medical prescriptions. The final form of help is decided after assessing the condition and the risks.

Who supervises care

The specialists who can be involved in the consultation, condition assessment, stabilisation, psychological support or further treatment plan.

Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych
15 years

Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych

Chief physician, psychiatrist-addiction specialist

Leads the medical team and oversees the care plan, detox safety, and therapy outcomes.

Romanenko Maksym Ihorovych
11 years

Romanenko Maksym Ihorovych

Addiction doctor, psychiatrist

Works with acute states, withdrawal syndrome, sleep disturbances, and medication support.

Lytvyn Dmytro Olehovych
5 years

Lytvyn Dmytro Olehovych

Rehabilitation counselor

Helps patients restore routine, build sober-life skills, and reduce relapse risk.

Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych
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Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych

Chief physician, psychiatrist-addiction specialist, 15 years of experience. Reviews the medical accuracy of sample about relief lomky: condition assessment, inpatient indications, a safe request process, and wording without unsafe home-treatment schemes. The information on this page helps with orientation but does not replace an individual specialist consultation.

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Medical context

Withdrawal relief: what to know

Withdrawal occurs when the body has adapted to a substance and its intake is sharply reduced or stopped. The picture depends on the substance: opioid withdrawal brings body aches, chills, sweating, insomnia and a strong craving, and after a pause the overdose risk rises. Withdrawal relief is medical care, not “toughing it out at home”.

Before help, the doctor clarifies the substance, the duration and method of use, the symptoms, co-occurring illnesses and previous experience. This determines the format — at home or inpatient — and the composition of support. Self-medication and dosages “from the internet” are dangerous.

When urgent help is needed

Impaired breathing or consciousness, seizures, psychosis, severe aggression, suicidal thoughts or suspected overdose are emergencies where you cannot wait.

Withdrawal relief is not the whole treatment

Relieving the acute state does not remove the addiction. After stabilization a relapse-prevention plan, psychotherapy, rehabilitation and support from loved ones are needed — otherwise the risk of returning to use stays high.

Updated: 20 May 2026 Reviews medical team Demeevka Without schemes self-treatment
What we clarify

The type of substance, the method and duration of use, sleep, appetite, behaviour, mental state, previous treatment attempts and the risk of overdose.

When needed doctor

Withdrawal, psychosis, hallucinations, aggression, suicidal thoughts, sudden weakness, breathing problems or a suspected overdose require an urgent assessment.

Forms of help

A consultation, testing, detox, withdrawal relief, psychiatric support, inpatient care or a rehabilitation programme are possible.

Work with family

Relatives can contact us first to understand the safe procedure steps, the tone of the conversation and the limits of support without pressure and conflicts.

When to act urgently

  • there is a suspected overdose or the person is losing consciousness;
  • breathing is slowed, irregular or too shallow;
  • seizures, psychosis, hallucinations or sudden aggression appear;
  • the person talks about self-harm or is not oriented in reality.

What not to do at home

  • do not mix substances, alcohol or medications «for relief»;
  • do not try to restrain an aggressive person alone;
  • do not give unknown medications without a medical assessment;
  • don't delay reaching out if the symptoms are building up.

What will help the family

  • note what exactly was used and when, if this is known;
  • keep the medication packaging or other important information;
  • watch the breathing, consciousness and behaviour;
  • start with a consultation, even if the person denies the problem.

When inpatient care is needed

  • with a high risk of withdrawal, psychosis or repeated use;
  • when there is no safe way to monitor the condition at home;
  • when observation of mental and somatic symptoms is needed;
  • when, after the acute stage, a structured rehabilitation plan is needed.

Safe boundary: We do not publish medication dosages, IV-drip schemes or self-treatment instructions. Medical prescriptions are possible only after assessing the person's condition.

NIDA: understanding drug use and addictionMedlinePlus: drug testingCDC: substance use treatment
Withdrawal and risks

Withdrawal relief: safe steps for the family

Withdrawal may include pain, insomnia, anxiety, vomiting, tremor, panic, aggression, or rapid worsening of mental state. Families should avoid experimenting with medicines and should not leave the person without risk assessment.

At Demeevka, care begins with a specialist conversation: what was used, when the last use occurred, what symptoms are present now, and whether warning signs exist.

What to tell the specialist

Substance type, duration of use, last use, symptoms, age, chronic conditions, medicines, aggression, hallucinations, seizures, or suicidal statements.

When inpatient care is needed

Psychosis, severe dehydration, seizures, disorientation, overdose risk, dangerous behavior, or inability to monitor the condition safely at home.

After the acute stage

We explain how to move from stabilization to addiction treatment, rehabilitation, motivation work, and family support.

Important: withdrawal relief is not the end of treatment. Without further therapy, the risk of returning to use remains high.

When you should not wait

Loss of consciousness, seizures, chest pain, breathing difficulty, severe hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, or suspected overdose require emergency medical care.

+380 50 366-62-33

Clinic environment

Photos help you see the space in advance: consultation room, procedure area, equipment and medical materials without patients' personal data.

Patient and family reviews

Below are recent anonymized reviews for this service. We keep the experience of care while removing private details that could identify a person or their medical situation.

Treatment drug addiction 21 May 2026 · anonymized after contact family

Clear dynamics and contact with the family

We contacted Demeevka through addiction loved one person. For me was important not simple «provide in clinic”, a understand, what happens and how can help family. Specialists explained steps, talked calmly and kept contact without unnecessary disclosure.

Anna, Kyiv, Holosiivskyi district
Treatment drug addiction 18 May 2026 · phone callback contact

After the consultation it became clear that addiction is not about weakness

Ya long dumala, what problem only in nature loved one person. Specialist explained, how works addiction, why some persuasion malo and why important program after stabilization. This helped view for situation tverezishe.

Confidential, Kyiv
Withdrawal support 6 May 2026 · anonymized review

They clarified the risks and did not advise self-treatment

A loved one was in a bad way, and we were looking for a quick answer. At Demeevka they did not give schemes over the phone, but explained which symptoms a doctor needs to be told about and when waiting is not an option.

Viktor, Kyiv

The Demeevka approach

Drug withdrawal relief in Kyiv: confidential consultation Demeevka in Kyiv, condition assessment, safe care plan and family support.

We work confidentially, we explain the options and limitations of each format, and we do not use promises of a guaranteed result in one day.

What can be included in the help

  • Assessment of the substance, condition and risks
  • Support with acute symptoms
  • An explanation of further treatment
  • Consultation for family

Questions and answers

Can I contact you confidentially?

Yes. Demeevka does not disclose the fact of contact and works carefully with personal data.

Can relatives start with a consultation?

Yes. Often the first step is taken by relatives, to understand the risks, the tone of the conversation and the safe procedure steps.

Can I immediately choose a specific treatment method?

The final form of help is determined only after assessing the condition, symptoms, risks and contraindications.

What to prepare before the first contact?

It helps to briefly describe the symptoms, the duration of use, the current condition, chronic illnesses, and which medications have already been taken.

When is urgent help needed with drug use?

A suspected overdose, breathing problems, seizures, loss of consciousness, psychosis, aggression or suicidal thoughts require immediate assessment and, if needed, a call for emergency help.

Can withdrawal or intoxication be relieved at home on your own?

Self-treatment increases the risk of complications. A safe form of help is decided after assessing the substance, symptoms, co-existing conditions and level of risk.

Is a drug test needed before treatment?

Not always. In some cases the clinical symptoms matter more, but a test can help to clarify the fact of use and support the further conversation and plan of help.

What to do after the acute state?

After stabilisation it is important not to stop at detox: discuss treating the addiction, psychiatric support, rehabilitation and work with the family.

Need a consultation?

Briefly describe the situation. We will suggest which form of help will be safe and where to start.