Opiate Detoxification

With major Opiates such as OxyContin, Dilaudid, Morphine and Oxycodones becoming more widely available on the streets, the abuse of Opiates is rising on a daily basis. While Heroin still remains on the top of the list as the most abused of all of the Opiates, other prescription Opiates follow not too far behind.

Sadly, for many, the addiction to Opiates starts with innocent circumstances, such as treating an ailment with a prescription from the doctor. No matter the circumstances of how it started, Opiate addiction can take over control of a person’s life before they even realize what has happened. The longer a person continues to abuse Opiates, the more that their tolerance will build ending with the body’s dependence on the drug to function.

Once a dependence on Opiates has formed, the withdrawal symptoms that occur from the person stopping or lessening their use of the drug are the same story for everyone. Withdrawals from Opiate addiction are not only excruciating and uncomfortable, but the cravings are nearly unbearable and maddening. Needless to say, Opiate detox is an agonizing process that can be lengthy depending on the severity of the individual addiction.

Because of the extreme intensity of Opiate detox, many rehab facilities will provide the options of a medically assisted detox. This allows for the staff to monitor the client round the clock to ensure their comfort and safety. As the more agonizing and dangerous symptoms arise, the medical staff on hand are able to medically treat the symptoms making the detoxification process a little less traumatic and painful.

In cases of severe addiction to opiates or narcotics, rapid detoxification under general anesthesia at a hospital or other highly qualified medical facility is sometimes used.  In this case, the intravenous use of opiate blockers along with other medications to alleviate painful withdrawal symptoms achieves detoxification in about eight hours, compared to approximately a week or more under normal circumstances.

Heroin Detoxification

Heroin detox is one of the most extreme detoxification processes a person can go through. The withdrawal symptoms are much more noticeable than that of most drugs, and it will take a lot more will power for a person to overcome their drug addiction to heroin...read more information on heroin detoxification

Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs are America's secret addiction because of the people that take them for non medical purposes. Prescription drugs pose a real threat to people due to the fact that they are powerful, easy to get and are legal...click for additional information about prescription drugs

Oxycontin Information

Oxycontin is an opioid analgesic prescribed for chronic or long-lasting pain. The ingredient found in Oxycontin is Oxycodone. Oxycontin is one of the most abused prescription drugs in the United States...click for more information on oxycontin

Xanax Information

Xanax is a drug that is grouped with benzodiazepines. Taking this drug can alter the brain's chemicals that are unbalanced or that cause anxiety...read more about xanax addiction

Roxies Addiction

Roxies, known pharmaceutically as Roxicodone, are a very addictive narcotic pain medication. The ingredient, oxycodone hydrocloride, found in this pain reliever is meant to provide the individual with immediate pain relief...click for more information about roxies addiction

Psychiatric Drugs

Many people start taking drugs for problems like anger, sadness or attention span that are prescribed by a physician. These drugs, known as Psychiatric drugs, seem to mask the problems that you are having by a cover up with the prescribed medication...read more information about psychiatric drugs

Methadone

The most common method of opiate detoxification is to use Methadone in an approved clinic and slowly taper the patient down from the usual dose to zero over a period of approximately 21 days. This process still entails an uncomfortable withdrawal period and patients often use drugs during the withdrawal period.

Waking up one day to find that your life is no longer your own and is controlled by addiction can leave feelings of hopelessness and shame. Making the decision to take back control of your life is the start to a sober future. Our knowledgeable addiction counselors are here to support you as you go through your recovery journey and find your way to a successful recovery. If you or a loved one needs help reclaiming their body and life as their own, please feel free to call us today.

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