Duragesic Abuse

Duragesic is the patch form of Fentanyl, a potent opioid painkiller meant for the treatment of chronic pain. The clinical use of Duragesic has increased in the last several years, as have the associated cases of abuse, misuse and dependence. The transdermal patch has a high potential for abuse and should only be used by those individuals whose bodies already tolerate opiates. Some people take Duragesic to feel its euphoric effects, a clear sign that use has escalated to abuse. Repeated use of Duragesic, even within the parameters of a legitimate prescription, can lead to physical and psychological dependence and addiction. Addiction can develop swiftly, even after relatively short-term use. In many cases, this happens after patients build up a tolerance to the drug and begin taking more and more to relieve pain. Altering the dosage or tampering with the drug in any way constitutes abuse. Basically, this includes any behavior that goes against the drug’s label regarding warnings and proper use.

What to Look For if You Suspect Duragesic Abuse

Examples of Duragesic abuse include: taking the drug after the medical condition clears or after the prescription runs out; increasing the dose without a doctor’s approval; taking it more often than recommended; and taking it in conjunction with other substances to increase the potency. Mixing Duragesic with street drugs such as heroin or cocaine increases potency and the risk for a fatal overdose. Duragesic is a central nervous system depressant, so combining it with other substances that have this effect, such as alcohol or other opiates, is dangerous. Other signs of Duragesic abuse and addiction include a mental preoccupation with obtaining and consuming the drug. Others may falsify prescriptions or shop around for different doctors to prescribe it when the prescription has run out early. Abuse could include applying more patches than needed, taking it for unintended reasons, and repeated chronic use despite potential negative consequences. Potentially-addictive drugs such as Duragesic activate the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. This stimulation could cause patients to crave the drug more and more. Powerful physical and mental cravings are indicative of a drug dependency.

Where to Turn for Help with Duragesic Addiction

Abuse of Duragesic can lead quickly to addiction. If you feel you are powerless over your use of the drug, it’s time for professional intervention. The Waismann Method of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation can effectively, safely and humanely treat Duragesic addiction with its pioneering medical procedure. Performed in an accredited hospital, patients are first given a battery of tests to gauge internal organ and gastrointestinal damage from opiate use. The actual procedure takes less than two hours and uses medicine to cleanse the Duragesic from patients’ opiate receptors. This happens while patients are under light sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists. The withdrawal phase is accelerated and occurs while the patient is sedated. They awake opiate-free without awareness of withdrawal symptoms that occurred. Our expert procedure does not use opiate substitutes to treat opiate addiction. Our Domus Retreat transitional living facility is also made available to guests who want to continue to work on their recovery.

Get Help with Duragesic Addiction Now

Call us today to discuss how the Waismann Method can free you from your Duragesic dependency and get your life back.

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