Are you struggling with an opiate addiction? One
thing you should keep
in mind that once a drug addict hits rock bottom they often
decide that it is time to get help. An addict who is going through opiate
detox faces numerous
uncomfortable symptoms. An addict should never try to give up drugs without the
help of medical professionals unless you have absolutely no other choice.
Those who have an Opiate addiction should spend their opiate withdrawal and recovery time in a live-in rehabilitation facility. Live-in treatment is the safest way for someone to go through the opiate detox process. Medical professionals will be able to monitor an addict's opiate detox symptoms and provide appropriate pain relief medications as needed.
Getting through
opiate withdrawal by weaning off drugs
Another common method that is used as addiction help with opiate addicts going through
withdrawal is to wean them off of the drugs safely by administering low doses
of methadone. The methadone will reduce withdrawal symptoms and keep the addict
from becoming ill while they go through the withdrawal process.
Now if you are addicted to opiate pills and want to taper off of
them I would suggest that first you talk with the prescribing physician if
possible. If it is not possible then you can try taking one less pill per day
if this is too much then try a half pill a day.
It would be a good idea to give someone that is trusted your medication and ask them to dole them out to you each day because if you are indeed an addict you will not be able to do this by yourself. I tried it and I ended up eating the whole prescription.
It would be a good idea to give someone that is trusted your medication and ask them to dole them out to you each day because if you are indeed an addict you will not be able to do this by yourself. I tried it and I ended up eating the whole prescription.
Beat opiate addiction with a rapid opiate detox
In some cases opiate addicts are treated with a rapid opiate detox with
anesthesia while going through withdrawal. While the person is sedated, medical
professionals accelerate the opiate detox process. This method does not take
long and is a good option for many addicts. One thing you should keep in mind
if you are considering this method is that some people have died during this
process from being under too long.
Many addicts prefer opiate treatment
Most opiate addicts will need to spend between three and
six months in a opiate treatment facility before they are ready to live on
their own. Once someone leaves the treatment facility they will need to
continue attending regular meeting for recovering addicts as well as group and
individual therapy. It is a well known fact that those who surround themselves
with people who have the same goals of staying clean are the most likely to
avoid relapse.
NA is a great place
to start substance addiction recovery
One of the best places in the world I have ever seen for this type
caring and concern for the well being of others in the program of Narcotics
Anonymous. There are many benefits of the NA program one of which is it does
not cost a thing to become a member on narcotics anonymous all you need to have
is the desire to stop using. Another huge benefit is that these meetings can be
found all over the world.
So if you really have the desire to get some drug addiction help.
I
would suggest that you give NA a try. If you do you will find a brand new bunch
of friends not like your old friends who pretty much used you as a means to get
high. These will be friends that will have your back when you need addiction
help the most.
Good luck
