Opiates affect people from all walks of life across Idaho. Derived from the opium poppy, opiates and their synthetic drugs, opioids, are highly effective painkillers. People use prescription and illicit opiates every day. Unfortunately, the United States is in the middle of an opiate crisis. Quitting opiates and detoxing at home can be dangerous. The team at Northpoint Recovery can help with comprehensive opiate detox and addiction recovery.
If you or someone in your life is using opiates, don’t detox at home. Call Northpoint Recovery now. Our opiate detox treatments help residents of Idaho safely recover. Call us now at 888.296.8976 to learn more about our detox and recovery programs.
What are Opiates and Opioids?
Opiates and opioids are drugs that affect pain receptors in the brain. Sometimes prescribed for chronic pain or surgery, opiates and opioids are common. Illicit opioids like street fentanyl and heroin are often used after people become dependent on prescription opioids for pain relief. Common opiates include:
- Tramadol
- Buprenorphine
- Methadone
- Diamorphine
- Fentanyl
- Hydromorphone
- Morphine
- Oxycodone
- Pethidine
- Hydrocodone
Because opiates dampen pain, when a person stops taking opiates, they experience a return and worsening symptoms. The return of physical and emotional pain can be overwhelming.
Both opioids and opiates cause addiction. The more often someone takes them, the faster they build a tolerance. This means they will need higher doses for pain relief or euphoric effect. When opiates enter the bloodstream, they release dopamine, causing joy, elation, and euphoria. This dopamine reward can quickly lead to opiate addiction.
Understanding Opiate Withdrawal and Detox
Opiate withdrawal can happen every 6-12 hours, depending on a person’s opiate use history and overall health. Withdrawal is the first step in opiate detox. When a person stops taking opiates, their brain goes into withdrawal. Often called “dope sickness,” withdrawal can be impossible with willpower. A detox program is the safest way to mitigate, monitor, and survive opiate detox.
Opiate detox symptoms vary based on a person’s overall health and drug history. Symptoms can include:
- Vomiting
- Hallucinations
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Irritability
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Constipation
- Sweating
- Confusion
- Fatigue
Self-harm, reuse, and risk-taking behavior are common when someone tries to stop using opiates at home. Confusion and hallucinations can make people a danger to themselves and others. That’s why medically-assisted detox at Northpoint Recovery is a safe and effective choice for recovery.
What Is Medically Assisted Opiate Detox for Addiction Recovery?
Did you know opiate detox may be covered by your health insurance? At Northpoint Recovery, we use comprehensive addiction treatment to help clients stop using heroin and other opiates. We use medically assisted detox to ease withdrawal symptoms and lessen cravings. During medically assisted detox, doctors and nurses administer medications to help wean the brain off opiates.
Because opiates change a person’s brain, withdrawal symptoms can reoccur for months or even years. Medically assisted detox is a fast and effective way to ease these symptoms and help people recover alongside dual diagnosis treatment.
Start Opiate Detox In Idaho Today
Opiate detox at Northpoint Recovery focuses on dual diagnosis because we know addiction and mental health are connected. Our therapists can diagnose and treat mood disorders alongside addiction. Studies show dual diagnosis is more effective in reducing relapse than addiction treatment alone.
Northpoint Recovery has inpatient programs to fit your needs. We accept most insurance plans and can help you enroll in opiate detox today.
Call Northpoint Recovery Now to Enroll in Our Opiate Detox Program
Don’t let you or your loved ones struggle with at-home opiate detox. Call Northpoint Recovery now at 888.296.8976 to learn more about our programs and start today.