Opiates

What is an opiate?

An opiate or opioid is a molecule of Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Carbon atoms. The following is a chart of the various opiates and their particular molecular make-up.

It is currently used primarily as an analgesic or pain reliever. A highly addictive substance that has many derivatives with varying effects.

What are the different types of Opiates?

Heroin, Oxycontin(Oxycodone), Hydrocodone, Morphine, Tramidol, Methadone, Opium, Thebaine, Codeine, Buprenorphine HCl (Suboxone).

Opiate Detox

Opiate detox is a three phase process designed to rid the opiate addict from the grip of opiate addiction. The most effective opiate treatment combines a safe atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, skilled physicians, effective medications and proper nutrition. The greatest fear opiate addicts have is the fear of opiate withdrawal symptoms. This fear can keep a person in their addiction for years and years. The key to a successful opiate detox is to relieve the opiate addict from the perceived threat of pain, nausea and insomnia. At Orange County Detox we go to great lengths assuage that fear.

The fact is Orange County Detox has developed a treatment program that practically eliminates pain from the opiate detox process. The main concepts employed within our opiate detox process are “efficacy” and “compassion.” Orange County Detox believes in a humane opiate detox for anyone suffering from opiate addiction. The fact is within 24 hours after admission most clients are amazed that they feel so well. Our opiate addict clients usually have the quickest and easiest detox of all our clients. We use a specialized opiate detox program just for opiate addicts unlike the protocol opiate detox programs of many other detox centers. Each individual will have a different set of issues (emotional, psychological) and health concerns (age, medical history, etc..) which require individualized opiate detox programs. Simply put a 23 year old heroin IV drug user will have a different opiate detox than a 40 year old teacher addicted to prescription medications (norco, vicodin, etc…). The overall concepts, phases and goals are the same but the little nuances change for each individual.

Opiate Withdrawal

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Opiate withdrawal can be a debilitating and painful experience. But it does not have to be. The duration of withdrawal symptoms vary depending upon length of use, amount of use, type of opiate used, type of administration and overall health. A younger person experiencing their first withdrawal will often find, after looking back, that their first opiate withdrawal would be as easy as it would ever be again. The body becomes so dependent upon opiates that safe usage of any opiate after an addiction has set in is impossible. “Once an opiate addict always an opiate addict,” is a common experience for most opiate addicts. The goal is to remain abstinent. Remain vigilant and avoid risky situations can become a life-long mantra.

Opiate withdrawal duration rarely lasts longer than a couple of weeks, but for some, especially the opiate addict of many years, withdrawal can last months (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). The most common opiate withdrawal symptom is sleeplessness (insomnia). In fact, the fear of sleeplessness can keep many opiate addicts from asking for help. Proper nutrition, hydration and exercise can minimize the likelihood of a lengthy and debilitating opiate withdrawal. Orange County Detox now has a detox from opiates program that minimizes most opiate withdrawal symptoms. Opiate detox with a skilled physician at a safe and effective treatment center can allow opiate addicts a painless opiate detox experience. Call (877) 338-6962 for more information.

Physical withdrawal from discontinuation of opiates can have a wide array of symptoms. These symptoms may include:

Sleeplessnes (Insomnia)
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Cold Sweats
Sneezing
Muscle and Bone Pain
Goose Flesh
Restless Leg Syndrome
Watery Eyes
Dehydration
Stomach Cramps
Lethargy
Loss of Appetite
Slower Reflexes
Increased Blood Pressure
Increased Heart Rate
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidal Ideations

Opiate Treatment

We offer opiate addicts a way out of the quagmire of addiction in a safe and effective manner. Our opiate treatment program is designed to rid a person of the compulsion to use opiates. The first step in that process is to remove the opiates from the body without putting the opiate addict in a state of despair and discomfort. We use skilled physicians and knowledgeable counselors to guide a person through opiate withdrawal so they can regain their freedom. Orange County Detox recognizes that opiate addicts fear the opiate withdrawal process.

The first part of our opiate treatment program is to ensure each opiate addict that they will overcome their addiction without physically falling apart. Our emphasis each day is on three targeted areas: Nutrition-Medication-Rest. If an opiate addict can sleep each night through the withdrawal process than success is usually a foregone conclusion. Rarely have we seen an opiate addict fail that has thoroughly followed our path.

The second part of our opiate treatment program is threefold. First, we schedule the initial induction and stabilize the patient. That can differ for each person depending upon what type of opiate they are addicted to; what amount do they use each day and how long have they continuously used. The vast majority of opiate addicts will stabilize within 24 to 72 hours. The second phase is known as the taper or titration phase. This phase is where the physician’s skills are of the utmost importance. A proper taper will allow most opiate addicts a chance to withdraw in relative comfort. The third and final phase is known as the discontinuation or stager stage. Skilled physicians will adjust medications to a point where all medications are removed from the treatment program without the client feeling the adjustment back into freedom.

This type of opiate treatment (three on three treatment program) has proven to be the most effective treatment model available. There are other types of opiate treatment modalities but they usually mean discomfort and or a lack of effectiveness. If an opiate addict wants the very best treatment program available we can help. Orange County Detox and Orange County Rehab specialize in opiate treatment and are renowned by some of the oldest and largest treatment centers in the country. We contract for to those treatment centers and handle their most difficult opiate detox clientele.

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