Demerol Addiction Treatment

Demerol, the brand name for the drug meperidine, is classified as a narcotic analgesic, commonly prescribed for serious pain, whether acute (a one-time occurrence) or chronic (recurring over time). Even with regular use, Demerol can have side effects that include blurry vision, sleepiness, dizziness and an upset stomach. Breathing problems like asthma and other medical conditions like liver disease, depression and substance abuse can be worsened by any long-term use. In the short-term, the pain management effects may outweigh the possible side effects, but if Demerol is prescribed for any length of time, addiction to Demerol is a serious concern and one that needs treatment immediately.

What is Demerol Addiction Treatment?

Demerol addiction treatment is any supervised procedure that helps you break your physical dependence upon the drug and move on in your life without drugs and alcohol. The receptors in your brain that bind with Demerol during use come to depend on it, needing a base amount to function normally and increased doses to continue to block pain with the same quality of effectiveness. Helping your body return to its normal state, a state that allows you to handle pain successfully without Demerol is the first half of Demerol treatment. The second half of Demerol addiction treatment helps you handle the withdrawal symptoms that occur as you go through this process.

How Do I Know if I Need Demerol Addiction Treatment?

If you are addicted to Demerol, then you need treatment. It's as simple as that. The effects of an ongoing Demerol addiction-to your attention at work, your ability to care for your children and maintain your home and bills, to function physically and socially-can be debilitating. The drug can easily take over your life if the addiction flourishes unchecked. There are other ways to handle pain management, but you only get one chance to live your life actively with awareness and peace.

What is the Safest, Most Efficient Demerol Addiction Treatment?

The safest and most efficient way to treat Demerol addiction is to take advantage of the latest in addiction treatment methods: a prescription to a drug called buprenorphine. In the form of Suboxone or Subutex, its brand names, you can avoid withdrawal symptoms and stop taking Demerol at the same time. It's the only medication that a doctor can prescribe you that allows you to detox off of Demerol and treat your addiction without enrolling in a residential treatment program or making a daily trip to a clinic to wait in line with other addicts for your dose.

What is a Meditox Demerol Addiction Treatment?

At Meditox, we provide you with a personalized treatment plan a prescription for Suboxone and require only one two- to three-hour block of your time. This one appointment is the only time commitment on your part. For the rest of your Demerol addiction treatment, you can relax in the comfort of your own home. If this sounds like a treatment that would suit your lifestyle, give us a call today.

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SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Medical Treatment Bulletin: Information Resources

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