Morphine Abuse

Under normal circumstances, opiate pain relievers such as morphine are prescribed to patients who are not hospitalized in the form of a tablet or pill which will take from thirty to sixty minutes to begin working. Patients who are hospitalized are usually given opiates intravenously. When the effects of the pain relieving medication wears off, the doctor or nurse provides the patient with another dose.

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Advances in technology - patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) - now allow patients to control the administration of their intravenous pain medication. How this works: Morphine (or other pain medication) which is, of course, dissolved is put into a computerized syringe pump connected to plastic tubing and a hypodermic needle is inserted into the patient's arm. The patient controls the administration of the medication by pushing a button on the remote control device of the PCA when he or she feels pain.

However, a specified amount of morphine is delivered into the bloodstream so that the patient cannot overdose if, for some reason, he continues to push the button. This method has several advantages. One is that the doctor or nurse does not have to be summoned each time the patient needs more medication. Another is that the patient can control administration of the solution according to his individual needs. Yet another is that patients who have severe illnesses can have more peace of mind knowing they have more control over their physical pain.

For those patients who have not been able to exert control over their use of morphine and have become addicted, the Meditox Method is designed to help you become free of chemical dependency without becoming dependent upon any other form of medication. Our treatment program allows patients to continue with their work or education and does not require hospitalization or spending time as an inpatient. One on one counseling is provided and group therapy is not required.

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:

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