Written by
Mike Delaney
Clinical Director
Mike crafted our innovative and person-centred approach to addiction treatment.
View full professional profileAs with any prescription drug, if you need to take tramadol for a long time your body can build up a tolerance to it. If you want to stop taking tramadol, it’s important that you seek professional advice. You may benefit from a clinically assisted medical detox at a residential rehab clinic, such as Delamere, where a team of trained medical staff will support you.


Unlike many other tramadol detox centres in the UK, Delamere provides guests with a completely tailored detox process. We take a person-centred approach to addiction and recovery meaning we steer clear of outdated one-size-fits-all methods and ensure each guest is getting the individual care they need to strive and grow beyond addiction. To make this possible every guest receives a medical assessment upon arrival at which time our medical team, comprising doctors and nurses, crafts a tailored tramadol detox programme for them to follow.
For maximum comfort and safety of our guests, we have a 24-hour on-site nursing team who administer medications at regular intervals and are able to react to uncomfortable symptoms day or night. We find this to be of overwhelming comfort to our guests and their families, especially those who have hesitations about their detox from tramadol.
“Going there has completely turned my life around. Martin and all the staff are friendly, inspirational, and experts at dealing with all addictions.” – Former Delamere Guest
If you choose to detox from tramadol at home it is vital that you consult a medical professional beforehand. In instances of tramadol addiction that have led to dependency, going ‘cold turkey’ can have serious medical consequences and can be extremely dangerous. The body will likely struggle to cope without the tramadol it has become accustomed to, leading to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and potentially harmful medical consequences. We often find that those who attempt to detox without medical intervention and support are overwhelmed by their cravings and withdrawal symptoms which results in relapse.
However, this does not have to be the case. At Delamere, we will support you through tramadol detox in a safe environment away from the stresses of daily life. Our 24-hour on-site nurses are on hand to monitor your withdrawal ensuring it is safe and you are as comfortable as possible with a flexible course of approved medications. This controlled and nurturing setting improves the likelihood of a successful tramadol detox and reduces the likelihood of relapse.
“We all need to get away from time to time from problems we have. Whether that’s addiction problems, work-life balance issues, or excessive pressure on you. This is the perfect facility for that purpose.”

The initial phase of our tramadol detox programme ‘Stop’ starts with some light therapeutic work while you undergo detox which helps you settle in and connect. This introductory work is carried out in interactive groups during which we get to know you and what’s brought you into treatment.
What you can expect from our ‘Stop’ programme is:
‘Stop’ lays the foundations for the following stages of our rehab programme. Once you have completed your detox, staying stopped and future-proofing your abstinence is the next step. Everything we offer at Delamere aims at effective and lasting outcomes in addiction treatment:
If you are looking to help a family member, work colleague, or loved one, admit themselves to an addiction rehabilitation centre, we’re here to help. It may be that the person in question is in denial about the extent of their problem, possibly even refusing to acknowledge that there’s a problem – and resisting professional help. At Delamere, we provide family support services and help your loved one confront addiction and denial.
Should it be necessary, we also offer intervention services whereby we take the time to understand what is happening and help prepare and rehearse a formal intervention that will culminate in your loved one entering treatment with us. If you are considering organising an intervention for your loved one, friend, or colleague, contact Delamere today.
How long tramadol withdrawal lasts will depend on the dose you are taking and whether you have developed a physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms typically start between eight and 24 hours and can last for up to 10 days, if untreated.
Trying to come off a drug like tramadol without specialist help could leave you with very unpleasant side effects including:
Start your recovery journey by contacting us today.