6 Must-Known Facts Of Prescription Opiate Addiction

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6 Must-Known Facts Of Prescription Opiate Addiction


Opioid addiction creates an alarming situation because the drug addict people go higher in number day by day. Opiods can be caused by both illegal and prescribed drugs. The prescribed drugs are mainly used for relieving pain as they relax our body. But no one can avoid the fact that opioids are highly addictive. They have a tendency to be abused.

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Know more about Opioids and addiction:  What is prescription opioid?  How prescription opioids cause addiction?  How people misuse prescription opioids?  Effects of prescription opioids on the brain and the body.  The withdrawal symptoms of opiate addiction.  How to treat opiate overdose?

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What is prescription opioid? Prescription opioids are given by doctors as a pain reliever that relaxes your body. these drugs must be taken as per the direction of physicians. Be aware of their misuse. They are addictive in nature and overdose of these drugs can be dangerous.

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Prescriptions opioids are listed below:  hydrocodone (Vicodin®) oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet®)  oxymorphone (Opana®)  morphine (Kadian®, Avinza®)  codeine  fentanyl

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II. How prescription opioids cause addiction? Prescription opioids are used as a pain reliever and they are generally safe when taken in a prescribed way.

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These drugs cause addiction in certain situations mentioned below:  Taking medicines other than the prescribed ways.  Taking medicines from other’s prescription medicine.  Taking medicine for creating high.

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III. How people misuse prescription opioids? Addiction from prescribed opioids has become one of the talking points among health organizations.

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There are different ways addicted people misuse opioid drugs:  Addiction can happen by swallowing the medicine in its normal form.  People misuse the drugs by crushing pills or opening capsules and dissolving it into water. They inject the liquid in their body.  Some people even snort the powder.

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IV. Effects of prescription opioids on the brain and the body:  drowsiness  confusion  nausea  constipation  euphoria  slowed breathing

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V. The withdrawal symptoms of opiate addiction: People who stop taking the drugs experience withdrawal symptoms depending on the severity of addiction.

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Withdrawal symptoms:  Muscle and bone pain  Sleep Problems  Diarrhea & vomiting  Cloud flashes with goose bumps  Uncontrollable leg movements

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VI. How to treat opiate overdose? If you are suffering from opiate overdose that causes an addiction, you must visit a rehab center for the treatment. Generally, You can contact Norton Health Care which is a reputed rehab clinic where Suboxone doctors will treat your opioid addiction as per the individual needs.

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85 East Main Street, Suite A Norton, MA 02766 Phone: (508) 285-8550

45 Stiles Road, Unit 206 Salem, NH 03079 Phone: (603) 824-6937

Web: www.opiatecare.com 750 Central Avenue, Unit Q Dover, NH 03820 Phone: (603) 834-9585

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