After a surgery or an injury, aspirin and ibuprofen may not be able to relieve moderate to severe pain. Doctors often prescribe painkillers, such as opiates or opioids, to patients requiring a higher level of pain relief. Unfortunately, these medications are highly addictive and can lead to prescription drug addiction. Recognizing the signs of opiate…
How long does opiate withdrawal last? Truthfully, there is no set answer to this question since everyone is different and struggles with varying degrees of addiction. Because of this, each person will deal with a unique set of withdrawal symptoms for various lengths of time. However, there are a few averages that people can use…
OxyContin is a prescription opioid medication that doctors may use during the treatment of chronic moderate to severe pain. When you use it only as your doctor directs, OxyContin can help you lead a more productive life by mitigating chronic pain. However, just like other prescription painkillers, it comes with a risk for addiction that…
When a person receives a prescription for painkillers from their doctor, they may have a false sense of safety taking them as desired. However, it is essential that people only prescription painkillers according to their doctor’s instructions and only for as long as necessary. Many people have developed painkiller addiction after taking their prescription medication…
Opiates have serious, long-term effects that may impact a person’s life even when they want to stop using the drugs. At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Houston, we know that opioid abuse becomes overwhelming, but it’s difficult to control. At our opiate detox center, we work with our clients to help them overcome withdrawal and move forward…
Morphine is a potent and naturally occurring opiate drug. This drug is highly effective at helping to stop pain signals from reaching the brain. It carries many of the same properties and outcomes as using heroin. It is also highly addictive. As a result, it is not uncommon for a person who has a morphine…
Opiates are a class of drugs that includes heroin and prescription pain pills such as codeine, fentanyl, and hydrocodone. The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality reports that more than 2 million Americans age 12 and older had an opiate use disorder in 2015. Opiate withdrawal symptoms are very likely to arise when those…