29 Mar

Posted at 18:42h in Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Heroin, In-Home Detox, Marijuana, Opioids, Rehabilitation

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Drug withdrawal, also known as detox, is the process your body goes through when you stop using drugs. Drugs are highly addictive substances that cause chemical reactions within your brain and body.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Therefore, when you decide to stop using them, your body doesn't know how to react, resulting in painful psychological and physical symptoms. The degree and severity of withdrawal symptoms will vary depending on what types of drugs you are taking. Symptoms will also vary depending on how long you've been addicted to the drug in question and how high your tolerance has become. In general, however, people who have been using stronger drugs for an extended period and have built up a high tolerance will experience the worst withdrawal symptoms. While withdrawal is painful and uncomfortable, it's a necessary step if you want to overcome your drug addiction and retake control of your life. This article will tell you what to expect during the withdrawal process based on the type of drug you have been using. We'll also look at coping with these symptoms and the best way to overcome your addiction permanently.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text el_class="toc"] Table of Contents: Drug withdrawal Alcohol withdrawal Heroin and opiate withdrawal Marijuana withdrawal Benzodiazepine withdrawal Cocaine withdrawal How to cope Medication assisted detox Professional Detox [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_separator type="small" position="center" width_in_percentages="yes" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20" color="#eaeaea" width="40"][vc_column_text] Alcohol withdrawal symptoms and process Alcohol addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction in the United States and worldwide.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="small" position="center" width_in_percentages="yes" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20" color="#eaeaea" width="40"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]Many people develop alcoholism over time due to repeated and increasing levels of social drinking. Others turn to alcohol to cope with physical or emotional pain. Here are some physical and psychological symptoms you may experience when you decide to stop using alcohol after forming an addiction. Symptoms typically start within 6 to 8 hours from the last time you consumed alcohol and can last several days.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2633" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Physical symptoms Shaky hands and tremors Nervous sweats Body aches and pains Headaches Vomiting Nausea Diarrhea Elevated blood pressure Fever Seizures [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Psychological symptoms Confusion and difficulty processing thoughts Hallucinations Extreme irritability Temporary personality shifts Insomnia and trouble sleeping Feeling anxious or stressed Paranoia Disorientation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The severity of your symptoms will depend on how long you've been drinking alcohol and your tolerance. Some people will experience very few symptoms, while others will relapse because the symptoms are unbearable. Additionally, symptoms typically worsen after several days before suddenly subsiding. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Heroin and opiate withdrawal symptoms and process [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="small" position="center" width_in_percentages="yes" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20" color="#eaeaea" width="40"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]When it comes to drug withdrawal, detoxing from heroin and opiates is especially painful and difficult. Withdrawing from these substances often results in severe symptoms and is more difficult than detoxing from most other addictive substances. Despite how awful heroin and opiate withdrawal symptoms are, they typically subside after several days or a week, with milder symptoms lasting several weeks. You may start feeling withdrawal symptoms 8 to 24 hours after your last use.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="304" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Physical symptoms Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Body aches and pains Intermittent fevers Chills Brain zaps Muscle cramps Watery discharges from the nose and eyes Abdominal cramps Goosebumps Dilated pupils Heavy sweating [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Psychological symptoms Insomnia Anxiety and stress Agitation and irritability Confusion Hallucinations Excessive yawning [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]As with alcohol, the severity of your symptoms depends on your tolerance and how long you have abused opioids. In general, however, everyone will experience symptoms regardless of their usage history when detoxing from heroin and other opiates.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Marijuana withdrawal symptoms and process Compared to the withdrawal symptoms of other drugs, marijuana withdrawal symptoms are fairly minor. Part of the reason that marijuana withdrawal is easier is because of how it affects the brain and the fact that it is not considered as addictive as other drugs.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="small" position="center" width_in_percentages="yes" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20" color="#eaeaea" width="40"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]However, just because symptoms are not as severe doesn't mean it is easy to withdraw from marijuana. Marijuana withdrawal symptoms typically start within one to three days of when you last used cannabis. Symptoms will last up to one week, with lingering withdrawal symptoms lasting much longer.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]While these symptoms may not be as severe as with harder drugs, they are likely to be present nonetheless. Having a strong support system around you can help prevent you from giving in to your cravings and resuming marijuana use.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2634" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Physical symptoms Headaches Changes in appetite or loss of appetite Intermittent sweats Night sweats Chills Body aches and pains Indigestion and nausea Vomiting and diarrhea Fluctuations in weight [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Psychological symptoms Extreme cravings for marijuana Anxiety Stress Depression Irritability A short fuse Insomnia and sleep issues Sudden mood swings and changes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms and process More commonly known as ‘benzos’, benzodiazepines are a class of prescription drugs typically used to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="small" position="center" width_in_percentages="yes" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20" color="#eaeaea" width="40"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Because of the conditions they treat, it can be easy to get addicted to benzodiazepines. Worry about your underlying condition can unintentionally lead you to a total dependency on benzos. Because of the conditions that benzos treat, the withdrawal process can be quite difficult. Whether your addiction stems from misusing benzos or simply using them too long, here are some symptoms you may experience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2003" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Physical symptoms Body aches and pains ...

28 Mar

Posted at 14:38h in Opioids

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oxycodone is a prescription drug often used in hospitals, medical centers, and health clinics. It falls into a class of drugs known as opioids and is generally prescribed to treat severe symptoms of pain and discomfort.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]While opioids such as oxycodone are effective for treating pain after an accident, surgery, or other medical procedure, they are also highly addictive. As such, you can get addicted to oxycodone even though a doctor has prescribed it. If you or someone you love has become addicted to oxycodone and want to stop, you've come to the right place. This article will look at everything you need to know about oxycodone withdrawal symptoms, the detox process, and how to detox successfully. We will also compare detoxing on your own versus receiving professional assistance during detox and what the most beneficial would be.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text el_class="toc"] Table of Contents Why is oxycodone so addictive? Oxycodone withdrawal symptoms Timeline for oxycodone withdrawal How to overcome oxycodone addiction Professional oxycodone detox [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Why is oxycodone so addictive? Oxycodone is a prescription opioid known as an analgesic narcotic because it is used in the medical field. This drug sends signals to your central nervous system, specifically affecting your opioid receptors. When you are in pain, oxycodone intercepts and disrupts the nerves sending pain signals from the brain to the body. By interrupting and disrupting these nerve signals, oxycodone tricks the brain into thinking you are not in pain.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="6px"][vc_single_image image="2622" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]This is how all pain medications work, but oxycodone is more powerful and effective than most. Eventually, oxycodone can severely alter your nerve signals and receptors, making your brain think it needs oxycodone to function normally. Additionally, when you use oxycodone for a prolonged period, you can get addicted to the euphoria and relief you experience. You may also start developing a tolerance to oxycodone and have to take increasingly larger doses to achieve the desired effect. When this happens, you become physically or mentally reliant on oxycodone, resulting in a growing need and eventual addiction.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Common oxycodone withdrawal symptoms Oxycodone withdrawal happens because your body has become dependent on the euphoria and pleasure you experience when you ingest the drug.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="6px"][vc_column_text]A sign of addiction is when you cannot control your need and desire to take oxycodone, even though it is causing harm to your mind or body. If you or someone you love is addicted to oxycodone and wants to stop using it, you will have to go through a process known as withdrawal or detox. Withdrawal symptoms happen because your body has become dependent on oxycodone and is craving it. When your body doesn't get what it thinks it needs, you can experience painful, uncomfortable physical and psychological pain.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_single_image image="2519" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="40"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Physical symptoms The physical symptoms of oxycodone withdrawal occur not necessarily because you're no longer taking your pain medication but because of your body's reaction to the sudden lack of oxycodone.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Because of this sudden change, you may experience some or all of the symptoms of oxycodone withdrawal:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2626" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="16px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Body aches and pains Full body chills Spikes of fever Excessive bouts of sweating Teary eyes Runny nose Accelerated heart rate Raised blood pressure Excessive yawning [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]You'll experience these symptoms within the first 24 hours of when you last took oxycodone. These symptoms will be bad but not as severe or dangerous as those you'll experience from hours 24 through 72, including the following:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Increased feelings of nausea More intense fever and flu-like symptoms Dangerously high heart rate and blood pressure Dilated pupils Abdominal cramping Blurry vision and potential hallucinations [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The worst of your symptoms typically occur between days 2 and 3. While your symptoms may continue for several days or weeks, they are generally diminished and more manageable.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Psychological symptoms In addition to painful physical symptoms, you may also experience uncomfortable, confusing, and painful psychological symptoms. This happens because oxycodone affects your brain just as much as it does your body.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text el_class="item"]Here are some of the most common psychological symptoms of oxycodone withdrawal. Agitation Irritation Hallucinations Insomnia and sleep difficulties Stress Anxiety Depression Anger Mood swings Confusion Inability to concentrate or focus [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2546" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may start to experience these symptoms within 12 to 24 hours of when you last took oxycodone. Symptoms start gradually and worsen around the hour mark 48 through 72. However, if you can make it to the three-day mark, your symptoms will decrease and eventually disappear within one to two weeks. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Timeline for oxycodone withdrawal Because oxycodone is a prescription drug, you'll first start to experience withdrawal symptoms within 8 to 12 hours of your last missed dose.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]From there, the symptoms gradually increase for two to four days before slowly subsiding after one to two weeks. However, everyone's timeline and withdrawal symptoms differ and depend on several factors. How long you've been taking oxycodone How high has your tolerance become How often you took the drug throughout the day Your method of taking oxycodone How severely you misused oxycodone Whether or not you mixed oxycodone with other drugs or substances [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2502" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Regardless of the factors above, most people will be over the worst of their symptoms within one to two weeks of when they last took oxycodone. However, it is possible to experience lingering symptoms, known as post-acute withdrawal symptoms, for up to two years after quitting your addiction.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] How to overcome oxycodone addiction Overcoming an addiction to oxycodone is one of the hardest things you may ever have to do....

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