
Opioid-Induced Neurotoxicity: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Risks and Managing Symptoms Opioids are powerful medications that effectively manage pain, but their prolonged use can lead to a range of neurotoxic
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It is essential to understand that physical dependence is not equivalent to addiction. Many opioid users are physically dependent, but they are not addicted. In other words, although they physically need the medication to not go through withdrawals, this need does not cause uncontrolled cravings that disrupt their lives or place them in harm’s way.
During the 1990s, health officials pushed physicians to prescribe opioids to improve pain treatment results. They described the pain as the “fifth vital sign.” Furthermore, doctors and nurses were given the impression that pain should be completely relieved. Consequently, narcotic painkillers became the “go-to” treatment for pain in the United States, and the consequences were tragic. Overuse and abuse of prescription opioids are the major contributors to the opioid crisis.
When the damage was recognized, doctors immediately reduced their prescribing habits, leading many people to seek street dealers for drugs. Consequently, by no fault of their own, some people had to switch to heroin, a cheaper alternative. Therefore, this epidemic’s devastating consequences include tremendous increases in opioid addiction, overdoses, and the rising number of babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome. Nowadays, opioid addiction is even more dangerous because street drugs often contain fentanyl.
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Although addiction is considered a behavioral issue, it is often caused by a physiological one. When someone uses opioids regularly, receptor sites are likely to adapt to their presence, so tolerance begins. Tolerance to opioid drugs leads to the need for higher doses to achieve their original effects. Therefore, physical withdrawal is a reaction that occurs when the drug intake is interrupted, and the receptor sites must readapt to its absence.
Symptoms can be severe, even life-threatening.
Opioid drugs directly disrupt the central nervous system, including the brain, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Additionally, withdrawal causes extensive dysregulation of the user’s heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure. As a result, a medically assisted detox is always the best option.
Treatment for opioid addiction should include emotional and physical supportive care and medications to address symptoms and prevent complications.
Many programs are offering a variety of opioid treatment options. Although getting treatment is already a huge and positive step, not all treatment providers have the same goal or provide the same results. For instance, here are some of the available treatment options:
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Waismann Method® treatment provides the most effective detoxification protocols for those seeking freedom from opioid addiction. Our core goal is to focus on delivering an individualized and solution-driven program. To illustrate, WAISMANN TREATMENT offers:
At Waismann Method®, we understand the importance of adequate support and compassion in the early recovery stages. Additionally, we believe that there is tremendous importance in developing a good therapeutic relationship with the patient throughout the treatment process. Ultimately, this concrete bridge leads to people creating better relationships and outcomes after treatment.
We do not use Buprenorphine based drugs like Suboxone in any of our protocols. We understand that you came to us for detoxification, so that is what we provide. Since 1998, we have helped thousands of people overcome their opioid addiction. Our quadruple board-certified medical director and his team will treat you with compassion and respect. Above all, we will give you the best foot forward to live a life free from opioid use disorder’s damaging consequences.
We also provide you with non-addictive, non-opioid craving management medications such as Naltrexone or Vivitrol.
Naltrexone therapy or Vivitrol shot dramatically reduces cravings that accompany opioid addiction.
*At Waismann Method®, we also detox patients suffering from alcohol abuse. Therefore, individual health needs and dependence history will determine which treatment protocol will be most helpful to you.
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