Tramadol Addiction

Tramadol is an analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol can be habit forming, and compulsive use can lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. Tramadol may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia or arthritis. Warnings on the use of Tramadol say it should not be used by patients who have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, as it can lead to dependence quicker in these folks.

Tramadol addiction is marked by the often intense withdrawal symptoms that begin once use is stopped abruptly. In addition, Tramadol addiction could be caused by a long term intake of Tramadol. Tramadol is used to relieve severe pain. Researchers say physical addiction occurs when repeated use alters reward pathways in the brain. Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever that works by decreasing the body's sense of pain and it is habit-forming if abused.

Signs of Tramadol Addiction

Prolonged use of Tramadol can cause patients to develop a tolerance which requires them to take more to stop the pain. Increasing the dose can result in addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can set in once you stop taking Tramadol after chronic use. These patients may experience symptoms that include:

• Anxiety
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Chills
• Tremors
• Diarrhea
• Hallucinations
• Trouble sleeping
• Breathing problems

The withdrawal syndrome is the most obvious indication that physical addiction is present. Other signs include an escalation of use and the compulsion to seek out and consume the drug, along with a strong craving for the drug that can only be soothed by taking it.

How to Prevent Tramadol Addiction

Tramadol should be taken exactly as prescribed and should not be crushed or mixed with liquid and injected. Inhaling or injecting it can cause life-threatening reactions, overdose or death. Using any opiate-based drug can lead to addiction over time. The best way to avoid this is to do your homework when it comes to drugs, their side effects, warnings and directions on use.

Taking Tramadol exactly as prescribed is critical. It is up to each and every person to weigh the possible dangers of Tramadol and look at numerous alternatives for pain management. If you are worried that a dependence or addiction to Tramadol could develop, talk to your doctor about options. Plenty of treatment programs are available if you find yourself in trouble with Tramadol, although not all are equal.

Tramadol should only be taken under a doctor's care and orders. Call your doctor if you find that you want to take extra medication or notice any other unusual changes in your behavior or mood.

Waismann Method of Rapid Detox for Tramadol

The Waismann Method of rapid detox is a world-renowned rapid detox program that has attracted much press and high acclaim for its success rate in treating opiate dependency and prescription drug addiction. Waismann Method has a premiere Tramadol treatment program administered in a fully-accredited hospital in Orange County, Ca., where patients are monitored around the clock. Patients sleep comfortably under deep sedation while medications cleanse the opiates from their opiate receptors. Accelerated withdrawal symptoms occur within hours instead of days, as with traditional methods. Once patients wake up, they are no longer physically dependent on opiates and are unaware of the withdrawal that occurred during the procedure.

Another thing that sets our program apart from the others is the humane way we approach treatment. Our patients are treated as the unique individuals they are. We take into account underlying issues, special needs and individual risk factors. Our patients leave our facility rested, recovered and with their dignity intact.

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