Opium Overdose

An overdose can result in respiratory depression and/or cardiac arrest.

The risks involved with taking any opiate drug include overdose, which can be fatal. Opium is a powerful narcotic drug that comes from the opium poppy plant. It is also synthesized to manufacture prescription medications often used for pain relief. These include OxyContin, Demerol, Percocet, Norco and Lortab. Opium depresses the central nervous system so mixing it with other substances that also have this effect can be deadly. This includes alcohol, other opiates, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers and sleeping pills. An overdose is most often accidental but there are a small percentage of people who intentionally try to bring about this response. Opium is potent and can be highly addicting. Recreational use of any opiate medication is dangerous and can more easily lead to overdose or death. An overdose can result in respiratory depression and/or cardiac arrest. It’s important to know the signs of overdose and early treatment is essential. Regular or prolonged use of this drug can lead to opium addiction, which is very hard to kick without professional medical intervention.

It’s Important to Be Aware of the Signs of Opium Overdose

An opium overdose can occur when patients take too much of the drug at once. This is especially true for patients who take a higher dose than what they’re used to. Patients who aren’t tolerant to opiates can overdose easily on a high dose. That’s why it’s so important to follow directions on usage exactly. Mixing opium with other potent substances can also lead to overdose. Signs of an opium overdose include difficult breathing, vomiting, trouble swallowing, heart palpitations, pinpoint pupils, low blood pressure, lethargy and coma. If one or more of these signs present themselves, emergency medical help should be sought right away. If caught early enough, there are a number of treatments that medical personnel can use to stabilize the patient and reverse the effects of the opium. These can include the administration of activated charcoal, which can counteract the effects of the drug and absorb it.

Waismann Method Detox Takes Less than Two Hours

A regular, prescribed dose of an opiate medication rarely leads to a life-threatening reaction when used properly. Opiate abuse or misuse can result in a potentially deadly outcome. Patients who become addicted to their prescription medication are rarely at fault. This can happen once a tolerance to the medication is established. An escalation of use can lead to addiction, which should be dealt with professionally. Waismann Method’s premiere opium detox uses intravenous medications to cleanse the drug from patients’ opiate receptors. This is done in a hospital and takes less than two hours, all while patients are resting comfortably under deep sedation. An accelerated withdrawal syndrome plays out while patients are sedated and they awaken without conscious awareness they experienced symptoms. The total hospital stay is usually 3 to 6 days after which patients can be discharged and return home. Others may choose to transition in our optional aftercare retreat, Domus Retreat.

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