Opioid Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction is an endless cycle. If you or someone you love is caught up in it, you absolutely need opioid addiction treatment. There’s no happiness or fulfillment found in constantly using drugs. The only way to break free from addiction is through quality detox and rehab, where you gain the necessary skills for building a better life.

Generally, opioids are drugs in the opiate family. Technically, the term “opioids” refers to man-made medications known as prescription painkillers. Overall, manufacturers create prescription painkillers in labs for the same pain relief benefits heroin provides. Generally, today many people refer to heroin and other drugs derived from the poppy plant as opioids.

Furthermore, many people use opiates and opioids for pain treatment and anxiety, as well as other mental and physical health issues. People illegally use heroin and other opioids sold on the street for the high they provide without a doctor’s prescription. Sadly, many people start using heroin after developing a prescription drug addiction. Unfortunately, once the prescription runs out, heroin provides an easily accessible replacement.

Opioids include:

Whether you have a doctor’s prescription or not, long-term opioid use eventually leads to addiction. Physical tolerance is usually the first sign of addiction when your body and brain acclimate to the drug’s presence. Additionally, with an increased tolerance, you need more opioids to feel the same effects.

When you keep using opioids despite the problems they cause, this is a major sign of addiction. For example, the physical signs you need opioid addiction treatment include:

Your first hours in treatment for opioid addiction include a physical exam and addiction assessment. Expect questions about the length of your drug use, most recent use, where you get your drugs, and additional topics which help rehab professionals understand your individual treatment needs. Above all, answer these honestly. For your greatest chances of reaching lasting recovery, this is crucial.

The first phase of addiction treatment is detox. Detox provides a safe setting for withdrawal symptoms to run their course. Therefore, caring professionals provide comfort, support, healthcare, and security for relapse prevention. Relapse is a major danger during withdrawal and can be potentially fatal.

When your body cleanses itself of drugs, alcohol, and other toxins, you’ll feel ready for the next step of treatment. During drug rehab, you’ll learn how to prevent relapse and stay strong throughout sobriety. In addition, you’ll also identify and overcome the underlying causes of your addiction.

Hawaii Island Recovery in Kailua-Kona provides residential treatment for opioid addiction. This includes medically supervised detox, a wide array of addiction therapy, and a holistic approach to recovery.

The therapeutic methods Hawaii Island Recovery employs include: