Opiate Detox
What is Opiate Addiction?
Opiate addiction, like any drug addiction, is a medical disease requiring an opiate detox followed by opiate treatment. When a patient begins taking a regimen of an opiate such as Vicodin or OxyContin for pain management, the chemical in the drug attaches to the opiate receptors in the brain and spinal cord. When the body becomes used to the presence of this drug, it stops functioning normally and becomes physically dependent. When the level of the drug drops below the amount that the body is accustomed to, withdrawal symptoms occur. It is these symptoms that signify a prescription drug addiction.
What are the Withdrawal Symptoms of Opiate Addiction?
Opiate detox that is not medically assisted can result in severe withdrawal symptoms on the par of a serious flu including:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hot and cold chills
- Irritability and panic
- Constipation
- Insomnia and restlessness
- Bone and muscle pain
In those with other physical problems in addition to opioid-based prescription drug addiction, an opiate withdrawal that occurs without the assistance and supervision of a doctor can result in permanent damage to the cardiopulmonary system and even death.
At Meditox, we recommend that you take advantage of our outpatient opiate detox and withdrawal program that allows you to break your addiction to prescription drugs safely and effectively with the assistance of our doctors and support team.
Can Withdrawal Symptoms Be Avoided While Breaking an Opiate Addiction?
In most cases, yes, and in all cases the withdrawal symptoms can be minimized significantly if the opiate detox is undertaken with a physician's supervision. At Meditox, the first item of business is a one-on-one appointment with a Meditox doctor for a complete evaluation. It is here that you and your physician determine the best course of action for your opiate detox so that you can keep any negative effects to a minimum.
What is an Opiate Detox?
An opiate detox, when medically supervised, allows you to break your physical addiction to opioid-based prescription drugs. At Meditox, we provide an opiate detox that minimizes withdrawal symptoms for those who are addicted to drugs like OxyContin, Vicodan, Percodan, and Percocet. We provide a prescription to either Subutex or Suboxone, two buprenorphine-based drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for opiate detox and withdrawal.
What Does Meditox Have to Offer?
At Meditox, you are provided with an initial one-on-one appointment with our physician in which you will undergo an evaluation and create a treatment plan that fits your individual needs. After that, you are free to return home and complete the detox amidst family and friends while you uphold your commitments to family and career. Meanwhile, our support team is standing by 24 hours a day should you need anything at all. Call us at 888-MEDITOX and make an appointment 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:
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- Heroin Detox
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