Opiate pills are derived from opium-containing codeine and morphine and go by prescription names such hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Vicodin, and Demerol, among others. While some opiate pills are legal when used as prescribed, over the last decade addiction to prescription opiate pills has significantly increased. In the last few years Oxycontin has become one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs on the market. Using opiate pills can lead to increased tolerance, abuse and addiction, including physical and mental cravings.
Symptoms of opiate pills
Some of the symptoms of opiate pill abuse include diarrhea, stomach problems, dilated pupils, the chills and paranoia. Opiates are used in prescription form as narcotic painkillers and when a person uses these drugs often then have a tendency to form a tolerance to the substance and require more in order to achieve the same effects. Opiates can also cause nausea and vomiting and in some cases using it incorrectly or more than prescribed can lead to respiratory arrest, overdoes and death. The most dangerous side effect of opiate pills and opiates in general is addiction. Opiates are naturally addicting and as the body and mind adjust to them the person becomes dependant on them with consistent use over time. Addiction to opiate pills happens little by little over time and be in existence before a person even knows that it is happening. Patients prescribed to use prescription pain killers for chronic pain or illness often find that as they are being weaned off of the drugs towards the end of their treatment they are unable to stop using the substances.
Treatment for opiate pill abuse
Treatment for opiate pill abuse is possible and often requires a detoxification process first in order to help begin the process of mental and physical sobriety. Detox from opiate pills takes anywhere from a few days to up to a week or two. Opiate detox needs to be done under the supervision of a medical professional, because depending on the length and severity of the opiate pill addiction medical complication including organ failure can occur during the detox process. Once the detoxification has been completed many people who have suffered from problems with opiate pills or a chronic relapse problem choose to go to a residential or inpatient treatment program in order to ensure long-term recovery. If you or someone you love has a problem with opiate pills contact us today and find out how your life can change.
