Anyone starting a new regimen of prescription painkillers should exercise caution because of various warnings and precautions outlined by manufacturers and doctors. Oxycodone is a powerful opiate (narcotic) medication doctors prescribe to treat pain. It is similar to morphine and is marketed under names including Roxicodone and OxyContin, which is time released to control around-the-clock pain. Doctors…
DetailsAs the problem of opiate addiction continues to rise, a number of treatment facilities are popping up, offering a variety of opium treatment options, including inpatient medical detox, rehab, 12-Step programs, behavioral therapy and faith-based initiatives. Opium addiction is serious and needs to be treated by professionals. Not all Opium treatment programs are the…
DetailsPhysical and psychological side effects can present themselves when a patient takes any medication. Opium is a narcotic drug that can be used therapeutically for pain relief or recreationally for its euphoric effects. Opium is also used as a basis for prescription opiate painkillers including OxyContin, Demerol, Dilaudid, Norco and Vicodin. It’s possible that a…
DetailsOpium rehab may be a necessary step for patients trying to recover from their addiction. Not all opium rehab facilities offer comprehensive treatment for this complex condition so it’s important to research options. Opium is a powerful opiate (narcotic) drug that comes from the opium poppy plant. It is also synthesized to make opiate prescription…
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ON A LATE afternoon in April at the Head Pain Treatment Unit of Chelsea Community Hospital in Michigan, everything feels muted—window shades are drawn, and patients are speaking just above a whisper. Linda, a migraine sufferer who does not want to reveal her last name, is on day four of her detox treatment and…
DetailsIf a doctor has prescribed Dilaudid for you, it’s because the benefits outweigh any potential risks. Dilaudid contains hydromorphone hydrochloride and comes in liquid and tablet formula. It is meant to treat pain but can also cause feelings of sedation and euphoria. Hydromorphone is a powerful Schedule II Controlled Substance and has a high potential…
DetailsLong term use of the painkiller Dilaudid can eventually lead to physical and psychological dependence. When this happens it’s absolutely imperative that medical help be sought to sort out the problem. Trying to conquer opiate addiction at home without proper supervision can be risky, even deadly. Some people will try to dilaudid detox at home…
DetailsDemerol precautions and warnings should be seriously read with extreme caution due to its narcotic risks. If you have been prescribed Demerol for pain relief, read up on precautions and warnings for safe use before beginning therapy. Demerol is meperidine hydrochloride and can be habit forming. Meperidine is an opioid and considered a Schedule II Controlled…
DetailsKnowing the best way to take Darvocet and other narcotic prescription painkillers can help guard against complications. This includes knowing what information should be shared with your doctor and which medications, substances and foods may cause a potential interaction. Darvocet is used to manage mild to moderate pain and has the potential to lead to…
DetailsLong term use of the painkiller Darvocet can eventually lead to physical and psychological dependence. When this happens it’s absolutely imperative that medical help be sought to sort out the problem. Trying to conquer opiate addiction at home without proper supervision can be risky, even deadly. Some people will try to detox at home by…
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