Opiate Detoxification
Opiate detoxification is a process that requires a user to cease the use of opiates. Opiate drugs include methadone, codeine, OxyContin, morphine, and heroin. Opiate drugs can cause physical dependence when used for a long time or very heavily. This means that a person relies on the drug to prevent physical symptoms of withdrawal from occurring. With time, the person requires more and more of the drug to feel the same effects. If an individual ceases use of the drug, withdrawal symptoms will occur. Symptoms experienced by the user in the early stage of withdrawal include: anxiety, muscle aches, insomnia, sweating, running nose, and agitation. Symptoms experienced in the late stage of withdrawal include: cramping in the abdomen, dilated pupils, nausea, and vomiting.
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The process of opiate detoxification requires that a doctor diagnose opiate withdrawal. Treatment is then necessary, and detoxification from opiates can begin. This is important since withdrawal symptoms can be so bad that the user continues heavy and prolonged use of the drug to escape late symptoms of withdrawal. Treatment for withdrawal symptoms typically involve support, management, and medication. A common medication used to curb withdrawal symptoms for opiate detoxification is Clonidine, reducing anxiety, agitation, aches, sweating, and running nose. Other medications can be used to treat other symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. Those medications include Methadone and Buprenorphine. Support groups can be extremely helpful to help individuals cope with addiction and relapse. It is important to seek a treatment plan that helps the individual cope and heal short-term and long-term. Find addiction treatment.
