Tramadol and Intervention Tips
By C.King, M.Ed. | August 25, 2011
Tramadol is an opiate agonist which means that it works by changing the way the body senses pain. It is prescribed for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is offered two ways: the regular tablet is usually taken with or without food every four to six hours as needed, and the extended-release tablet should only be used by people who are expected to need medication to consistently relieve pain for a long time.
Is Someone You Know Addicted to Tramadol?
Because Tramadol can be habit-forming, it is recommended that one does not take a larger dose, take the prescribed dose more often, or take Tramadol for a longer period of time than prescribed by a doctor.
Some indicators that a loved one may be addicted to Tramadol are an escalation of use, the compulsion to seek out and consume the drug, and a strong craving for the drug that can only be soothed by taking it. The most obvious indication of a physical Tramadol addiction is if that person is experiencing the following withdrawal symptoms: Read the rest of this entry »
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Percocet Addiction Advice
By C.King, M.Ed. | August 25, 2011
What is Percocet? Percocet is a blend of acetaminophen and oxycodone that is typically used to treat moderate to severe pain. As an opiate, it is highly addictive, causing those who abuse the drug to feel that they cannot function in everyday life without it. After only three weeks of use, Percocet users begin to experience withdrawal symptoms from the drug, making it more difficult to break the addiction as time progresses. Take some time to learn what actions can be taken to avoid further abuse of this drug and how to get Percocet abuse help.
Effects of Percocet Abuse
Percocet is a downer, a drug that depresses rather than stimulates activity. It is used as a pain killer, numbing extremities and providing a euphoric sensation for an average of four to eight hours depending on the dosage. Other effects of Percocet are listed below:
Constipation
Constricted pupils
Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Exaggerated feeling of well-being
Itchy skin
Light-headedness
Nausea or vomiting
Sedation
Skin rash
Slowed breathing
This brief list is some of the side effects of Percocet abuse. As the list shows, the “high” people seek from this drug include a bundle of other side-effects that can be potentially dangerous. If not monitored, some of these side-effects can cause serious health problems leading to comas or death. If these symptoms seem prevalent in a friend or loved one, please help them get the care they need. Read the rest of this entry »
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Opiate Detox
By C.King, M.Ed. | July 13, 2011
The opiate addict often finds life bland and unrewarding. That’s a common reason why they tried an addictive substance in the first place. They think they are nothing without the substance. The substance provides a euphoric escape. Maybe after a while the addict realizes that the drug is destroying their life. Even if the addict walks the long road to getting clean, that road may lead right back to where they started. They may again start feeling useless, unsatisfied, and bored.
The first step for the addict is realizing a problem exists. If the addict remains in denial jumping from one high to another, the addict will not seek help. The addict will seek more opiate instead. This first step is often the hardest. The addict knows that getting clean will be hard and take a lot of effort. They may even remember how their life was before the drug and not want to go back.
To help the opiate addict get from denial to seeking help to a rehabilitation clinic and finally to being clean, information exists. Education on what to expect and the best, most inexpensive ways to detoxify will help the addict know what he or she is up against and help them find a good path to recovery.
Even after the opiate addict gets to the rehab clinic there are many obstacles left to send them back out to the streets. The pain associated with detox, the urge to just take a little bit of the drug to make it stop, and more. To detoxify, the addict must not take in any of their opiate of choice. If they do, then the body will become more dependent rather then less. To help the body stay strong and reduce pain, the opiate addict must beat right and get more sleep then usual. The body needs all the help it can get in this process.
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Suboxone Precautions
By C.King, M.Ed. | July 13, 2011
Suboxone can be used through a doctor to help with heroine detoxification. It will reduce the symptoms of withdrawal, but it is also a powerful drug. The risk for overdose and abuse is still high, that’s why it’s highly suggested that the addict seeks help from a doctor. Using suboxone can still have its risks.
The first thing you should do is tell your doctor about any other medications you are on. Sleeping pills and anti-depressants, for example, will harm you when you mix them with suboxone. Chemicals are serious, that’s what detoxification is all about. Make sure to keep a level head and help your doctor help you.
There is also the matter of alcohol. Alcohol may seem harmless enough, but when you mix it with suboxone it can cause respiratory arrest. People with addictive personalities may want to stay away from alcohol anyway. That’s another harsh detoxification process that takes tons of willpower.
You should also take care of your liver and know what kind of shape it is in. Some symptoms of liver problems are jaundice in the eyes and skin, dark urine, loose stool, and loss of appetite. Stomach pain can be a sign that your liver and suboxone are not getting along. Have a doctor test your blood and keep an eye out for these symptoms.
Suboxone is a great deal safer and less expensive then other detox methods, but it still has plenty of risks. Make sure to take it with a doctor’s permission and keep up with whatever else the doctor suggests. Also make sure to eat and sleep healthily.
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Treating Opiate Addiction
By C.King, M.Ed. | August 9, 2010
When you think of opiate addiction, one of the first drugs that you envision is heroin, which was wildly popular in the 1960s and has seen a resurgence recently. The new designer opiate derivatives such as Vicodin, Percodan, and OxyContin are even more popular and seem to be the drugs of choice for both teens and popular Hollywood actors alike. Both are contributing factors in the rising need for opium addiction treatment.
Why Opiates?
Since opiates suppress pain, reduce anxiety, and evoke a feeling of euphoria in high doses, it is no wonder that they have become the recreational drug of choice. They can be snorted, smoked, taken by mouth, or injected intravenously. Intravenous injection provides the quickest and strongest sensation of pleasure. For these very same reasons, there has been a marked increase in opiate addicts. However, the problem is that the body becomes dependent upon these substances, and withdrawal causes intense physical pain. Read the rest of this entry »
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Help Me Overcome Opiate Addiction
By C.King, M.Ed. | July 1, 2010
Overcoming any sort of drug addiction can be challenging and overwhelming to start with. In order to get rid of the opiate addiction, you would have to take some constructive and positive initial steps. The sooner you realize that you are on the wrong track, you should seek help and consultation from authorized persons. For some people rehabilitation seems to work out while for others, guidance of the general physician is more than enough for the solution.
You can’t deny the fact that the rehabilitation clinics are the best option to consider for any opiate addict because they not only provide you with the proper care but they also develop the confidence and self-esteem that you need. I would still say that you should prefer trying things at home as a treatment towards the addiction because there is no place better than an atmosphere where you have your own people and the acquaintances that you care for. Read the rest of this entry »
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Suboxone Dangers to Consider Before Detox
By Author | April 22, 2010
Suboxone therapy as a detoxification treatment can be highly successful when it is done through a doctor and followed closely. Patients should always remember that Suboxone is not a drug that can be taken lightly. It is powerful and can cause side effects and situations that can be deadly if not taken properly. Also, the vast majority of Suboxone users have an addictive impulse to start with so the danger of overdose or abuse is high. For this reason, the drug also has Naloxene which helps with these problems. Here are some very important things to remember when taking the drug Suboxone for detoxification.
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The Role of Naloxone in Subox Detox
By Author | April 12, 2010
Heroine addiction is one of the most difficult drug addictions to overcome. In response to this horrible affliction, detox methods began to take root over the last couple of decades. Methadone was the drug of choice up until a few years ago when Suboxone detoxification became popular. What makes Subox detox better than Methadone? A number of things do really, but the presence of Naloxone is near the top of the list.
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