Opiate Addiction
If you or someone you love is suffering from opiate addiction, it is critical that professional treatment be sought immediately. Opiates are a specific class of very powerful drugs which are responsible for countless drug-related deaths each year. Examples of opiates include:
Commonly prescribed for managing coughs, moderate to severe pain and other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or anxiety, opiates are one of the most commonly abused classes of drugs in the United States.
The Foundation of Opiate Addiction
In most cases, opiate use begins when the patient starts taking the medication on their own terms, as instructed by a doctor's prescription. Over time and as the body begins to build a tolerance to the drug, a patient may start taking the medication more frequently than what their doctor has recommended. The longer one abuses the drug in this manner, the more likely they are to develop an addiction to it. Once addicted, opiate withdrawal symptoms will start not long after the last dose was taken, forcing the individual to continue increasing their dosage in order to maintain their relief.
But opiate abuse isn't found only in patients who are prescribed the drug. Because of its popularity as a street drug, opiate addiction is even more prevalent in those who use it as a recreational drug.
The Effects of Opiate Withdrawal
Opiate withdrawal begins just hours after the last dose was taken and as the addiction progresses, the symptoms become more pronounced and dangerous. The painful symptoms of opiate withdrawal can include:
- Intense craving for the drug
- Muscle and bone pain
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Cold flashes with goose bumps
- Leg spasms
Find Opiate Addiction Treatment Today
Isn't it time you stopped being a slave to opiates? Don't you want to start enjoying life again? Imagine putting your addiction behind you and starting life with a clean slate. Through individualized treatment plans and targeted therapies, Lakeview Health Systems can help you start over. Opiate addiction is not curable, but with the right treatment, it is manageable. Allow us to stand by your side and guide you on your way to recovery.
We can help you find the perfect opiate addiction treatment program for your needs. Our counselors are specially-trained to provide you with the one-on-one, confidential assistance you are looking for. Call our toll-free drug addiction helpline today at 1-800-708-4156. The line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week so we're always here to help. Stop using drugs and start living life - call now!
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