What Happens When You Stop Taking Prescription Opioids?
People all over the world take prescription opioids for a wide range of reasons. There are some people who were prescribed this type of medication as a result of an injury that they sustained while there are several other people who take prescription opioids as a result of chronic pain. Unless your consumption of opioids is closely monitored by a medical professional, you put yourself at risk for developing a serious and potentially deadly addiction. When you come to a place in your life where you are ready to work through your addiction, it’s important to understand that your mind and brain will have a reaction to the lack of consuming opioids. This is one of the reasons why you should partner with an addiction treatment team who can properly care for you during this period of time and help you to manage your prescription opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Common Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal
One of the dangers associated with opioid withdrawal symptoms is the fact that they are unpredictable. This means that the withdrawal symptoms that you may experience and the severity of them may be very different from that of another person. On average, just a few examples of common symptoms of opioid withdrawal symptoms can include:
- Cravings
- Shakiness
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Muscle aches
- Seizures
In extreme cases, there is always the possibility that your withdrawal symptoms could have fatal consequences. During the time that you’re going through withdrawal, you will be in a position where you cannot properly care for yourself. Therefore, it’s critical that you set yourself up for success and have a team of knowledgeable and understanding individuals caring for you during this challenging time in your recovery.
How To Treat Prescription Opioid Withdrawal
There are many people who make the mistake of thinking that the best way to address prescription opioid withdrawal is by keeping themselves comfortable in a familiar type of environment. Therefore, they opt to attempt to go through the withdrawal process on their own. The reality is that taking this step is something that could be potentially deadly or, at the very least, cause you severe to experience severe consequences.
The safest and most effective way to avoid or address the negative consequences of opioid withdrawal is through an opioid detox. While this may be one of the most physically challenging times in your recovery journey, overall, you will find that going through this process will provide you with the care that you need.
Benefits of Medical Detox
The reality that there are countless benefits associated with committing to a medical detox program. First and foremost, medical detox gives you the environment that you need when it comes to getting the care that you need. When you could experience a medical issue at any point during your time in detox, it’s imperative that you have a group of medical and addiction experts around you to see that you have the immediate help and care that you need.
Another advantage of medical detox is the fact that you will have access to medication that can help to make your time in detox easier to manage. Through medication assisted treatment, you will find that it’s easier to deal with the prescription opioid withdrawal symptoms that can oftentimes push a person to resort back to their substance abuse.
Above all, partnering with our treatment center for medical detox will give you the opportunity to transition into a longterm treatment program which is something that every person should commit to following detox. While it’s true that you may feel better physically and emotionally following detox, completing detox doesn’t mean that you’re cured from your addiction issues. It’s key to address these issues in a structured treatment program.
Opioid Detox and Rehab at TruPath Recovery
The team at Trupath is committed to providing you with the help and the care that you need to overcome your substance abuse issues once and for all. Although we are here to help individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction and are in need of detox or rehab options, we have also helped others who have struggled with addiction to other substances. Once you complete your time in opioid, drug or alcohol detox, we give you the opportunity to transition into a comprehensive rehab program. It’s always important to commit to a rehab program following your time in detox. Taking this step will help you to develop a deeper understanding of not only your prescription opioid withdrawal symptoms but also the hold that addiction has had on your life.
If you liked the premise of your detox program, we encourage you to engage in an inpatient treatment program if possible. The reason for this is that an inpatient treatment program will provide you with the same type of structure and care that you received during the time that you were in detox. Inpatient patients will have the opportunity to live on our beautiful campus and enjoy the around the clock care from our team, similar to what you experienced during the time that you were in detox. You will also be able to interact with other people who are working through their own treatment program which is something that can help you to develop your own system of support which is critical when it comes to your recovery.
Another type of treatment program that we offer at TruPath is an outpatient treatment program. Outpatient treatment such as intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization treatment programs can give you the flexibility that you may need if you have work, school or personal responsibilities. Our team will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that doesn’t make you feel as though you need to choose between your treatment or these important responsibilities in your life.
Both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs come with the requirement of participating in different forms of therapy so that you can develop a better understanding of the root cause of your substance abuse. The root cause of addiction is different for every person which is why you can never take a utilitarian approach when it comes to addiction recovery. While it’s true that therapy is something that may feel uncomfortable at times, it’s important to openly and honestly participate in therapy such as group therapy, individual therapy, and behavioral therapy so that you can work through the challenges that addiction has had on your life.
Following your treatment program, you will be encouraged to participate in aftercare programs which will help you to continue on in your recovery journey. Our team can set you up with an aftercare program so that you can continue to enjoy the success associated with your sobriety.
Are you ready to commit to an opioid detox and a treatment program? If the answer is yes, TruPath is here to help you. Our treatment team is available around the clock to provide you with the answers that you need to any questions that you or your family may have when it comes to our treatment programs. Get in touch with us today to learn more about possible prescription opioid withdrawal symptoms and the treatment options that are available to you.
