When Opiate Rehab Seems to be Needed An addiction to opiates may require that patients to seek professional help. Sometimes an opiate rehab center is not was is indicated or the right fit for the individual. Opiates include heroin or prescription painkillers such as OxyContin , Vicodin and Percocet , these narcotic medications have the tendency to…
DetailsWhat are Opioid / Opiate Receptors? Opioid / Opiate receptors are a type of protein found in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract. Opiates activate receptors once they reach the brain. They produce effects that directly correlate with the area of the brain involved. Opiates facilitate pain relief and stimulate the pleasure centers in…
DetailsOpiates have been around for centuries, and for nearly as long, the drugs have led to political in-fighting, controversy, failed policies – even wars. Because opiates have the potential to addict users, most governments see the need to regulate use, sale, production, import and distribution. Many, however, argue for decriminalization of drugs, saying it will…
DetailsOpiates have been used for centuries, both recreationally and for their pain-relieving effects. Because of their addictive nature, opiates can lead to dependence, tolerance and addiction if used persistently. The opium poppy was first cultivated in lower Mesopotamia in 3400 B.C. From there, the plant was passed on to the Assyrians, who passed it to…
DetailsLong ago, the term narcotics was used to describe all mind-altering drugs. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) currently defines a narcotic is a drug, or more accurately an opioid, used to relieve pain and dull the senses. Presently, examples of narcotics can include Heroin, Oxycontin, Fentanyl, Morphine, and Methadone. Emotional Effects of Narcotics Besides its…
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Opioid addiction is a treatable and reversible condition. However, to understand what opioid addiction is, you first need to learn what are opioids and what changes it created in your body. What are opioids? Opioids are drugs, which acts on the central nervous system (CNT). It relieves pain, by lowering the number of signals…
DetailsOxyContin has provided relief from pain for many people but it may be difficult for some people to stop taking it. Oftentimes, the people who are prescribed this opiate drug need it for round-the-clock, continuous pain and they may take it for long periods of time. Drugs in the opiate class can be habit forming…
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DetailsWhat causes a Suboxone Precipitated Withdrawal? Only a qualified medical professional should initiate Suboxone therapy. The drug is used to treat opioid addiction; Suboxone therapy should start when a patient is already suffering from an opiate withdrawal syndrome. If the drug is given too soon after the last dose opiates, a Suboxone precipitated withdrawal may…
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All prescription medications contain some risk of adverse side effects, interactions, and possible medical complications. That’s why it’s so important to read the label carefully so you know how to take the medication, when to take it and which substances may cause a reaction when used with it. Suboxone is a prescription medication that doctors prescribe to…
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