Treatments for Opiate Addiction
Opiates are a group of pain killers that contain opium and its derivatives.
Opiates are known to
have a sedative effect when ingested; a lot of prescription medication is opiates.
Over the years,
opiates have been...
More
Treatments for Opiate Addiction
Opiates are a group of pain killers that contain opium and its derivatives.
Opiates are known to
have a sedative effect when ingested; a lot of prescription medication is opiates.
Over the years,
opiates have been manufactured synthetically and are available in different strengths.
Prolonged
use of the drug can develop into opiate addiction.
Signs of Opiate Addiction
According to statistics, almost 2 million Americans are afflicted with opiate addiction: People
who are addicted to opiates often exhibit physiological and psychological signs.
Physiological
signs include sudden loss or gain in weight, cold and clammy hands and dilated pupils.
Psychological signs can include confusion, having abnormal sleeping patterns and lacking in
inhibition.
Opiate addicts often display promiscuous behavior which leads them to have
unprotected sex, increasing the risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases.
Opiate Addiction Treatment: Detoxification
The initial
Less
