Detox for Opiate Addiction

Opiates are among the drugs classified as opioids and are derived from the opium poppy. These include heroin, codeine, and morphine.

Heroin is very powerful, and addiction can result after one single usage. In fact, more than 25% of people who try it for the first time develop an addiction. 

Codeine is designed to treat pain, such as pain from an injury, as well as diarrhea. It is commonly used as an alternative to other painkillers that have not proven successful for the pressing issue.

Morphine is also used in cases of severe pain, affecting a person’s central nervous system to offer relief. It can be a successful solution for treating pain, but it must be used carefully and under medical guidance.

Though opiates can lead to addiction, recovery is possible. Evidence-based treatment is available from Jackson House Recovery Centers in San Diego. As part of our care, we offer personalized detoxification (detox) services to help individuals move forward in sobriety.

How Addiction Develops

Opiates are highly addictive. They affect the opioid receptors in the brain, which causes heightened dopamine levels and increased feelings of pleasure. As the brain becomes increasingly dependent on opiates in pursuit of the same level of pleasure, addiction can result.

With use, a heightened tolerance to the drug results. After this, an increase in use is needed to produce the same level of pleasure that lesser amounts of the drug used to produce.

Opiate addiction can occur whether the drugs are obtained by prescription or illicitly.

Symptoms of Opiate Addiction

An array of issues can result from opiate addiction, including physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms.

Physical Symptoms

There are several physical symptoms associated with opiate addiction. These include:

  • Altered sleep patterns
  • Constipation
  • Dangerously slowed breathing
  • Loss of weight
  • Nausea
  • Sedation
  • Sweating

Psychological Symptoms

Opiate addiction can lead to multiple psychological symptoms, including:

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional “flatness”
  • Intense cravings
  • Shifting moods
  • Weakened decision-making and judgment

Behavioral Symptoms

Among the symptoms of opiate addiction are behavioral symptoms:

  • Changing day-to-day routines
  • Discontinuing activities
  • Doctor “shopping” (seeing multiple doctors to access more medication)
  • Lowered hygiene
  • Missing obligations
  • Stealing to support opiate access
  • Withdrawing socially

ADDICTION QUIZ

The provided addiction quiz is a tool to help identify if an opioid addiction is present. This quiz does not establish an addiction diagnosis, but it may help in recognizing the presence of an opiate addiction. Seek guidance from a professional healthcare provider concerning an opiate or other opioid addiction.

Question 1

1. Have you ever used opioids that were not prescribed by your doctor or ignored the doctor’s instructions?

Question 2

2. How often do you use opioids?

Question 3

3. Have you developed a tolerance to opioids and found you need to use more in order to achieve the same results?

Question 4

4. Do you spend much of your time thinking about using opioids or where you will find them next?

Question 5

5. Do you use opioids when it could be physically dangerous for yourself or others such as driving a car or operating heavy machinery?

Question 6

6. Have opioids interfered with your ability to connect with the people you love?

Question 7

7. Have you missed work or social commitments because of opioid use?

Question 8

8. Have you tried to quit using opioids in the past but have been unable to stop?

Question 9

9. Have you stolen money so you can purchase opioids?

Question 10

10. Has someone you loved suggested you have a problem with opioids?

If you have selected answer "A" to any of the questions above, you could be struggling with an opioid addiction. A healthcare professional can provide you with a proper diagnosis and suggest the best treatment options for your needs. Call our team today to learn how we can help.

Professionally Supervised Detoxification

An initial stage of overall substance addiction treatment, detoxification is used for ridding the body of a substance and stabilizing an individual’s health before further treatment is administered.

A supervised medical detox has multiple benefits:

Professional Monitoring: Tracking progress, checking vital signs, and intervening in the case of concerning behavioral changes

Withdrawal symptom management: Knowing signs of withdrawal; supporting physical and mental health; and administering appropriate support, including medication to manage symptoms

Evidence-based care: Offering clinically sound healthcare support and following protocols for client safety

Medication management: Overseeing safe dosages of appropriate medications, watching out for medication interactions, and avoiding medication overlap

Our Approach to Medical Opiate Detox

Jackson House Recovery Centers provides opiate addiction detox to help individuals gain freedom from opiate use and move forward with improved and lasting wellness. 

Our trained healthcare team is focused on effective and compassionate care. We value supporting individuals with personalized detox treatment that positions clients to move forward with further care conducive to long-term sobriety. 

Professionally supervised opiate detox from our team includes:

  • An individualized approach: Providing customized care is a core aspect of our services. Personalized detox is offered based on individual circumstances. 
  • Monitoring and Support, 24/7: Offering on-site, around-the-clock care at our centers is important to us. We make health monitoring and emotional support services priorities during the day and throughout the night. 
  • MAT (medication-assisted treatment): MAT can be a useful aspect of detox. If this modality is appropriate to an individual’s care, our team can explain associated options. 
  • Adequate recovery time: Detox timeframes can differ, with a typical timeframe for substance removal of three to seven days. We supply clients in the detoxification process with time to recover so that they can better move forward. 

Opiate detox services from Jackson House Recovery Centers transfer to further treatment at our facility, so upon completion of detox treatment, individuals may stay for continued care.

Contact Us for Detox Care

We offer compassionate care for opiate addiction, including medical detox. Contact us today for more information on our opiate detox services.

2456 E St, San Diego, CA 92102

We specialize in substance use disorders and helping you find sobriety.

(866) 396-3655

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