When you are living with chronic pain that requires an opiate, it can sometimes be difficult to get enough sleep. The pain can keep you from falling asleep, and this is properly termed insomnia. However, that is not the only sleep disturbance that can cause you to suffer from daytime fatigue and confusion. Some patients…
DetailsPerhaps you have a loved one who has gone downhill recently. You may begin to suspect that something is seriously wrong if he or she is no longer interested in things they used to be. Maybe there is a marked difference in physical appearance or an unexplained unraveling of emotions. Many people can tell when…
DetailsMood disorders are often seen concurrently with opioid dependence for a few reasons. First, opioids have natural antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties that can often make an underlying mood disorder resolve. This can cause self-medicating as the patient tries to find ways to handle the psychological stress of the mood disorder itself, and they turn to…
DetailsUnderstanding the Effects of Pain and Depression When you have a great deal of pain, depression is often not far away. Conversely, the very presence of depression can cause you to have aches and pains that may have no other known cause. To make matters worse, medications taken for pain, such as opiates, can relieve…
DetailsFor those that are dependent on opioid medications, the specter of detoxification can keep them from stopping the use of the drug. The body does experience side effects from the withdrawal of most opiates. However, the type of detox you undergo influences or sidesteps the withdrawal cycle. The fear of detox should not keep you from pursuing…
DetailsChronic pain and the use of narcotic pain medications are the leading cause of opiate dependency. Vicodin and Percocet are two of the most common medications prescribed to treat chronic and acute pain. Patients and physicians often think that narcotics are the only medications available to effectively treat pain. The longer a patient is on…
DetailsThere are possible complications during Fentanyl detox. Fentanyl detox can cause very intense physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Due to the potential for complications during fentanyl detox and sometime dangerous and life threatening outcomes, people are encouraged to not attempt self detox. Fentanyl is a synthetic narcotic analgesic with rapid onset. The intended use for Fentanyl…
DetailsWhat to Know When Detoxing From Fentanyl? Detoxing from Fentanyl can be intense and difficult, but the right program can make the process safe and reduce suffering. There are several methods of detox. However, it’s important to research these methods, dispel any myths, and choose the most effective treatment form. Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate…
DetailsIf you are researching medical fentanyl detox centers for yourself or your loved one, it’s vital first to understand the substance itself and what treatment options are available. Many people suffer from the dependency that develops after regular or prolonged use of prescription painkillers. You may have started taking fentanyl when prescribed by your doctor…
DetailsHaving an addiction to Fentanyl while pregnant is risky, but it can be more detrimental to the health of the mother and unborn child if use of this drug is stopped abruptly. Fentanyl is a potent narcotic painkiller that is said to be more powerful than morphine. This drug is intended to treat breakthrough pain…
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