Opioids

World Class Opioid Addiction Treatment

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, Buprenorphine (Suboxone®), and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others.

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a complex disorder characterized by compulsive abuse of opioid drugs even when the person wants to stop, or when using the drugs negatively affects physical and emotional health. Opioid addiction is a serious medical condition. Individuals take opioids in an unhealthy way to achieve euphoric effects, suppress emotions and memories, escape reality, or to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Common Signs and Symptoms

Intense physical cravings or urges,
Developing a tolerance to the opioid so you need more to feel its effect, or you have a reduced effect from the same amount
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms including muscle & joint pain, nausea, sweating, irritability, constipation when you do not use, or use to avoid these symptoms
Overdose and death if too much of the drug is consumed.
Lacking energy, unable to hold conversations, appearing to be falling asleep, mentally not present, or slumping over while standing up.

Failing to fulfill duties at work, school, or home
Continuing to use opioids even though it is causing physical, social, work or relationship problems
Giving up or reducing social and work activities and hobbies
Using alcohol in situations where it is not safe, such as when driving
Using opioids in illegal or high-risk manners such as intravenously (injecting) or inhaling through the nose (snorting, sniffing).

Opioid addiction is a complex condition that is treatable. Contact us at (610) 947-0800 to begin yours or a loved one’s journey to recovery. Our expert staff & best opioid addiction rehab in the Main Line will help assess the severity and create a comprehensive treatment plan to begin your road to recovery!

Source
John Hopkins Medicine