Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal

Opioid addiction is a chronic disease resulting in serious, long-term health problems. The use of opioids will, over time, bring about significant changes to the brain, financial issues, social distress, and relationship problems. This type of addiction is identified by an overwhelming urge to use opioids, some of which may have been initially prescribed to relieve severe pain. To overcome opioid use safely and successfully, an opioid detox in a medically supervised setting is the first step in a successful long-term opioid addiction treatment.

At Alina Lodge, our opioid addiction treatment program provides comprehensive care for people who are ready to begin their recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with opioid addiction, contact Alina Lodge online or call us at 833.685.1700 to learn about how getting professional help with opioid withdrawal can start your recovery journey today.

What Are Opioids?

Opioids are drugs, both prescribed and illegal, that will trigger the nervous system to produce and send the body potentially addictive feelings of pleasure. These drugs are also often prescribed by doctors and other healthcare providers to manage extreme pain. Some of the most common opioids that are used medically include:

• Oxycodone (OxyCotin)
• Fentanyl
• Codeine
• Hydrocodone
• Methadone
• Morphine

While prescription drugs can and do cause opioid addiction, these medications are only half of the story. Heroin is claiming lives every day through overdoses during the country’s current opioid epidemic. Of all the opioid overdose deaths in 2019, over a quarter of them involved heroin. Receiving care during an opioid withdrawal at Alina Lodge can help you safely break the cycle of opioid addiction before it is too late.

What Is Opioid Detox Like?

A medically supervised detox at Alina Lodge will help treat opioid withdrawal symptoms and build a strong foundation to develop a healthier mindset and start developing healthy habits to last a lifetime. Detox is the term used to describe the cleansing of the body by removing every trace of the addictive opioids. From this point, you can start your long-term treatment with a clean slate and begin a lifelong recovery journey from your dependence on prescription drugs like OxyContin or illegal opioids like heroin.

Opioid addiction leads to changes in certain areas of your brain, and prescription drug dependence can alter the circuits that handle mood and reward behavior. Being cared for by a skilled and compassionate team can help with your opioid withdrawal. When the supply of opioids is cut off, your body and mind will react by going into withdrawal, the symptoms of which can often be dangerous.

Common opioid withdrawal symptoms include:

• Intense cravings
• Diarrhea
• Dilated pupils
• Extreme abdominal pain
• High blood pressure
• Chills
• Insomnia
• Nausea and vomiting

The Benefit of Opioid Withdrawal Management

Long-term use of opioids will also alter the way your nerve receptors work, changing your brain chemistry and its functionality. The opioid withdrawal you will experience when you stop using the drugs is the number one sign that you have developed a dangerous dependence on opioids to feel normal, comfortable, or get through the day. Professional opioid withdrawal will not only help you detox safely but increase the likelihood that you do not relapse. This means you can take that big first step toward a happier, healthier life.

Trying to detox and manage withdrawal alone can be dangerous as the symptoms are so intense, making it more likely that you relapse. Willpower and desire alone may not be enough for you to quit opioids and recover from addiction. Skilled and compassionate medical supervision during a long-term treatment plan to manage your opioid withdrawal at Alina Lodge is the start of a lifetime of sustainable recovery.

Explore Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal at Alina Lodge

Opioids are highly addictive, and people from all walks of life become dependent on these drugs. If you or someone you love is in a battle with opioid addiction, learn how the long-term opioid addiction treatment at Alina Lodge can be the safest first step in your recovery. Contact us using our secure online form or call us at 833.685.1700 today.