Codeine Detox

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the abuse or nonmedical use of prescription drugs in the United States has risen in the past few years and continues on a steady upward stride. Codeine, one of the most common prescription medications for chronic pain management, is an opioid painkiller that is highly addictive. Also known as codeine sulfate, the 15 milligram, 30 milligram or 60 milligram pills can cause an addiction similar in effect to that of morphine. The psychological addiction to the euphoric feelings it can induce as well as a physical dependence and tolerance for the drug add up to a full-blown codeine addiction that can only be properly treated with a codeine detox.

What is a Codeine Detox?

A codeine detox describes the process that your body goes through as it breaks its physical dependence upon and tolerance of codeine. When you stop taking codeine, your body automatically begins to detox off of the drug. However, within a few hours of your last dose, you will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms that can range from uncomfortable to debilitating. Some compare a codeine detox to a severe bout of the flu. Depending upon how long you have been taking codeine and the dose you are at when you want to quit, the symptom intensity will vary.

With an effective, supervised codeine detox, you don't have to experience these withdrawal symptoms. At Meditox, we help you detox off of codeine with as few negative physical effects as possible.

Why is Codeine Detox Necessary?

Without a thorough and efficient codeine detox, there is no way to treat codeine addiction. The first step in an effective codeine treatment process is a full, physical detox off of the drug. Once you begin your codeine detox, you can begin to focus on your work or school, your family and friends and return to your normal state of clear mindedness and focus. Continue to take codeine for long periods, however, and you risk long-term damage to internal organ function and an addiction that increases more and more over time.

What Can I Expect From a Codeine Detox?

Without an effective codeine detox, you can expect withdrawal symptoms that include cold sweats and chills, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, runny nose and eyes. Psychologically, most experience depression, irritation at just about everything and a constant craving for codeine. With Subutex or Suboxone-two forms of buprenorphine-you can bypass these symptoms and have a relatively withdrawal-free detox that lets you go about your daily business.

What is the Safest, Simplest Codeine Detox?

The medical Suboxone detox provided by Meditox is the simplest and safest way to detox off of codeine with minimal withdrawal symptoms. Unlike other treatment centers that require a residential stay or daily trips to a clinic, classes or meetings, we ask that you only come in for your initial appointment. During this appointment, we can help you come up with a treatment plan that suits your circumstances and gives you a finite detox experience. When you return home, you will stop taking your codeine and begin taking Subutex or Suboxone. That's all: a safe, efficient medical detox off of codeine. You could be done in as few as six weeks. If you think that this sounds like a good fit for you, call us toll free today!

If you feel that Meditox might be the right solution for you or your loved one, please call us for a toll-free and private consultation:

Additional Resources

Report on Codeine Addiction from the National Institute of Health
Codeine Effects from Wikipedia
Codeine Side Effects from RXList.com

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