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Opiate Detox

What Are Opiates?

Opiates are derived from opium, produced naturally from poppy plants or derived from semi-synthetic alkaloids. They are a type of narcotic drug that act on the central nervous system as a depressant. Morphine, codeine and heroin are some of the most common of opiates. Hydrocodone and Oxycodone are opiates are prescribed painkillers that can cause devastating addictions. Opiates such as the prescription drug Oxycontin are the most difficult drugs to quit, due to the physical discomfort that occurs when trying to stop it. It is difficult both physically and mentally to overcome the addictions cause be these painkillers.

Why Are Opiates Addictive?

Opiates tend to create artificial endorphins in the brain which are the cause of good feelings and any user would want more of the same all the time. Gradually over a period of time the brain stops the production of these endorphins naturally. The user can experience positive feelings only if he uses opiates and this is the reason why opiates are addictive. At the point when the body stops producing its own endorphins, the user feels depressed and craves for the opiate. Now the individual takes the opiate to avoid feeling depressed.

What Is Opiate Detox?

Opiate detoxification results in removal of all the withdrawal symptoms like nausea, body ache, sleeplessness, diarrhea, vomiting, sweats, cold flashes. Detox is the first step on the road to recovery and not a cure for opiate addiction and to be followed by comprehensive rehab that addresses the causes of addiction. Many drugs are used as part of a comprehensive strategy such as Methadone to reduce the desire for other opiates, while preventing withdrawal symptoms, Buprenorphine for reducing withdrawal effects, and Naltrexone effective in treating highly motivated patients. Naltrexone is used in detoxified patients to prevent severe withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is also used to treat opiate addiction.

Rapid Detoxification

Rapid detoxification is meant for those who are chemically dependent on narcotics such as heroin, Vicodin, OxyContin, codeine, oxycodone, prescription painkillers, and all narcotic type drugs. Detoxification period is reduced and benefits patients who have failed repeatedly to complete conventional withdrawal programs. The use of general anesthesia is a major risk factor here because withdrawal occurs while patients are asleep under general anesthesia.

How To Find An Opiate Detox In New York?

There are many opiate detox centers in New York but to find the one that suits you best might be a challenging task. The first question you need to ask yourself is if you want to enroll as an inpatient or an outpatient. The second is the severity level of your addiction. The third is the details of treatment procedure such as the duration, type of therapies and so on and if that suits your needs

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