Opioid detox.

About opioids.

 

Opioids are a mixed class of painkillers that include Oxycodone (Oxycontin or Percocet), Hydrocodone (Vicodin or Norco), Fentanyl, Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex. Opioids come in many different forms, ranging from mild painkillers to highly potent, and dangerous, painkillers. Opioids, as well as opiates are used by medical professionals for pain relief, anesthesia, cough suppression, diarrhea suppression and for treatment of opiate/opioid use disorder. The main difference between the two are how each is manufactured. Opioids are chemical compounds manufactured in a lab and are considered to be synthetic. Fentanyl is the strongest opioid pain killer and it is synthesized to resemble opiates such as heroin and morphine. Commonly abused, and for many, the start to a long-lived addiction to dangerous narcotics.

Opioids started the epidemic that is more commonly known as the opioid crisis, where these painkillers have been abused, and misused causing an alarming amount of overdose deaths. Abusing Opioids causes significant medical, social, psychological, interpersonal and economic consequences. Opioids are commonly overlooked as a gateway drug into opiate addiction. Many addicts start out abusing painkillers such as Norco, Percocet, and Vicodin, graduating into Heroin and Morphine.

Opioid detox.

 

Attempting to detox from opioids without the help of a detoxification center or hospital is very difficult, therefore it’s crucial that you seek professional help if you’re struggling with opiate addiction. The physiological withdrawal symptoms of opioids can include but are not limited to:

Physiological Withdrawal Symptoms

  • chills

  • tremors

  • muscle aches/spasms

  • Intense sweating

  • Restlessness

  • Stomach Cramps

  • Back Pain

  • Muscle spasms

  • Nausea

  • Diarrhea

  • Vomiting

  • Restless legs

  • Elevated Heart Rate

  • Physical Cravings

  • Insomnia

Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms

  • Agitation

  • Severe Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Mental Cravings

  • Racing thoughts

Withdrawing from opioids can be excruciating, and very uncomfortable when not implemented in the proper professional care, such as South Orange County Detox and Treatment

Here at South Orange County Detox and Treatment in San Clemente, CA we offer medically assisted opioid detoxification to ensure you the safest, and most comfortable opioid detox possible. We provide high-level monitoring 24/7 for safety and comfort during the acute withdrawal phase of detox while continually monitoring and reevaluating your symptoms throughout detoxification. Our consulting Medical Doctor typically utilizes Suboxone or Subutex treatment for most opioid withdrawal symptoms. Our primary goal is to meticulously ensure your safety and comfort while detoxing from opioids, therefore we will give you the safest opioid detoxification available.