Codeine

Codeine is the second-most predominant alkaloid in opium and is currently the most widely-used opiate in the world .  Through different processes, codeine is extracted from the Opium poppy plant and is also known as 3-methylmorphine.  It is one of many medications known as opiates and is also in a class of medicine known as antitussives.  Codeine has been used for centuries to help control pain, as a cough suppressant, and is considered a safe medication when used according to directions, but abuse or deliberate misuse can quickly lead to addiction.

Codeine is considered a safe medication when used according to directions.

Many prescription cold medications and cough medicines often have a combination of codeine and acetaminophen in them. Always ask your doctor before combining any codeine product with other medication, or ask your pharmacist.  Be sure to inform your doctor of other medications you are taking before you take codeine because the doses would need to be changed and monitored if you are on any type of antidepressants, allergy or cold medications, medication for mental illness, anxiety or seizures, and many more.

Thousands of People Become Addicted Daily to Codeine.

When codeine addiction develops, the user will experience intense withdrawal symptoms when the drug is withheld such as anxiety, depression, irritability, nausea and vomiting, insomnia, muscle pain and many others. In extreme cases, suicidal thoughts or suicide could occur. Anyone attempting withdrawal from codeine should seek professional treatment in an inpatient rehabilitation facility where addiction specialists monitor the withdrawal process to ensure a safe, effective detoxification and a full recovery.

Codeine has been used for centuries to treat pain

At our clinic, we follow detox with a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to address the emotional and environmental factors that contributed to the addiction. The perfect blend of counseling, education, and support are applied to help the client understand why they used drugs, how to avoid them in the future and how to rebuild lost self-esteem.

Thousands of people a day become addicted to codeine, and as these powerful drugs continue to become more potent, the treatment options must constantly be upgraded in order to provide the most effective treatment possible.  You can be sure that our program is current and can be tailored to suit your specific needs or preferences to ensure that you leave our facility as a self-confident, productive member of society.

If you have an addiction to codeine, your first step today should be to call us and ask how we can help.