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Opioids or opiate drugs can create withdrawal symptoms that are incredibly uncomfortable. Fortunately, with detox, opioid withdrawal symptoms won’t be so severe. Detox can reduce and even eliminate some symptoms
But without professional help, opioid withdrawal symptoms can stop you from achieving sobriety. Many people collapse with the difficulty of experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms and end up relapsing.
Below, we outline what opioids are. We will also talk about what withdrawal is and what it means for those struggling with opioid addiction. Finally, we will explain what withdrawal symptoms you should anticipate with opioid addiction and how you can avoid these symptoms with medical detox.
Opioids are a type of drug. There are numerous types of opioids, including prescription medications and street drugs like heroin. Today, opioid addiction is widespread. The United States is, unfortunately, going through a terrible epidemic of opioid addiction.
Much of this has to do with the widespread overuse and abuse of prescription medication. Prescription medications prescribed for pain are usually opioids. This is because opioids are excellent at dulling the pain receptors and helping those who struggle with extreme discomfort.
Opioid pain medications can be beneficial. For example, if you have recently undergone surgery and are experiencing pain, opioids can help you feel better during the recovery process.
But the problem is that opioids are very addictive. Those prescribed prescription pain medications for surgery or a severe accident may end up using the drugs long after they recover. Often, these individuals will transition to drugs like heroin down the line. This happens because heroin is more accessible and can be cheaper.
Withdrawal is it a period that drug abusers may go through after they abruptly stop using their drug of choice. For someone who is physically dependent on heroin or prescription opioid pain medications, withdrawal is serious.
Abruptly stopping opioid use leads to uncomfortable and even painful withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, opioid withdrawal is often so painful to go through that someone trying to stop using opioids will relapse.
Opioid withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to extreme. Furthermore, it is essential to recognize that opioid withdrawal symptoms can be different for every individual.
For example, you might have someone who’s only been struggling with opioid addiction for a few weeks. This person won’t have withdrawal symptoms that are as extreme as a person who’s been hooked on heroin for several years.
Additionally, remember that opioid withdrawal symptoms can also be affected by which types of opioids the individual has been using. How much they use on a regular basis can also influence withdrawal symptoms. Finally, the individual’s overall health can have an impact too.
In general, however, you should always beware of the following opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Early Withdrawal:
Late Withdrawal:
The only way to fully recover from any addiction is with professional medical help at a certified drug and alcohol rehab center. With professional detox services and substance abuse counseling, you can recover from opiate addiction for life.
Also, with the proper detox services, withdrawal can be lessened. At our Tides Edge Detox, we offer detox services for recovery from any addiction. This includes addiction to opioids.
Programs at Beaches Recovery include:
Beaches Recovery opioid addiction treatment programs can help you or your loved one recover from addiction once and for all. It’s never too late to begin a treatment program.
One of our addiction specialists is waiting on the line to give you the information you need to get started on recovery from your opioid withdrawal symptoms. Call us today at 866.605.0532 and begin your journey toward recovery.
