Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States, and this type of addiction is largely centered on the use of opiate drugs, which are prescribed as painkillers. Opiates include oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, and morphine, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin. Breaking an addiction to any of these drugs is a challenging process, and it begins with drug detox, throughout which one must cope with opiate withdrawal.
Opiate addiction can have a very serious impact on a person’s life in various ways. It can negatively impact health, relationships, the ability to hold down a job and take care of oneself in general. If you have a problem with opiate addiction and you would like to get help for your addiction yet you’re afraid of withdrawal, you should be aware that there is a great deal of detox medication that can assist you and make you feel as comfortable as possible. Here is an overview of some of the commonly used detox medications.
Subutex can decrease cravings and relieve withdrawal symptoms. This can help you remain in treatment and gain control over your opiate addiction without the distraction of cravings and fear of withdrawal.
Opioids — heroin, morphine, tramadol, oxycodone, methadone, suboxone, and fentanyl, to name a few – act on the parts of the brain that regulate respiration. In other words, they slow or stop breathing. Most overdoses lead to death because the user simply stops breathing.
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