Considering all the unpleasant symptoms and even danger to your life while going through opioid withdrawal, it’s always a good thing to seek out the help of a professional detox and rehabilitation center.
When you’re at an inpatient detox facility, you’ll be under the care of trained and experienced medical staff. They can monitor your progress and even prescribe medications to make detox a more manageable and safer process.
Medications they might prescribe include:
- Clonidine (reduce withdrawal symptoms)
- Methadone (help wean off your opioid of choice)
- Buprenorphine (reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings)
Do note that all of these are non-addictive, so you’re not replacing one addiction for another. The exception is methadone, which means that it’s important to take it exactly as prescribed.
Another benefit of being in inpatient detox is you’ll be removed from an environment with temptation. While at the treatment center, you won’t be able to change your mind mid-detox. You’re there for good and won’t have access to opioids, which means your chances of detoxing successfully are significantly higher.
After you’ve completely detoxed, then you can move on with rehabilitation. Through individual, group, and alternative therapies, you’ll learn what your opiate triggers are. Not only that, but you’ll also discover healthy ways to deal with those triggers and develop a support group that’ll help you through thick and thin.
The most important thing about rehab is that it’s a holistic treatment. So not only do you heal your mind and body, but also your spirit.
Get Help Dealing With Opiate Addiction Today
Knowing what to expect from opiate withdrawal and detox is half the battle. The other half is taking that first step toward sobriety and gaining the necessary knowledge you need in rehab to live a clean, happy, and healthy life.
Getting into recovery can be a scary decision, but it’s the right one that’ll vastly improve your life. So reach out and get some help today for opiate detox. You’ll be glad you did!
Are you ready to detox from opioids? Then look for a detox center near you.
MEDICALLY VERIFIED ON 5/9/2018
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Dr. Ashley Murray
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Dr Ashley Murray obtained her MBBCh Cum Laude in 2016. She currently practices in the public domain in South Africa. She has an interest in medical writing and has a keen interest in evidence-based medicine.
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