Opiate Detox

Opiate Detox at Banyan Texas

Opiates, also known as opioids, are prescription medications used to treat severe pain following a procedure or chronic pain. These drugs are highly dangerous and addictive and are often combined with additives like fentanyl. As users become accustomed to the quick pain relief opiates offer, they run the risk of developing an addiction. Many individuals use illegal opioids or street versions of prescription medications. Because these drugs are illegally distributed and obtained, users aren’t fully aware of their contents. Any additional additives can intensify symptoms and increase the risk of overdose. In fact, the opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on people all over the United States. Nearly 70% of the 67,367 drug overdose deaths that occurred in 2018 were related to opioid use.¹

Individuals who begin abusing opioids can be easily led to try more dangerous drugs like heroin. Heroin is cheaper than opiates and produces the same effects. Even when prescribed, this caliber of drug can have a negative impact on physical and mental health. Due to their high potential for abuse, attempts to wean off this drug without professional help are often ineffective. Therefore, a professional detox method is the best option. At Banyan Treatment Center Texas, we believe that a proper and medically-monitored opiate detox is a safe, comfortable, and efficient way for someone to begin their recovery journey.

What is the Timeline for an Opiate Detox?

 

The duration of an opiate detox depends on factors including your age, current state of health, severity of your addiction, and whether you’ve used any additional substances. A cocaine detox may follow a different pattern than a detox from opiates. Without medical assistance, opiate withdrawal symptoms can last anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks. The longer the duration of the person’s addiction, the longer the detoxification process may take.

Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal

 

If a person suddenly stops taking opiates, they may experience a number of uncomfortable and painful symptoms, otherwise known as withdrawal symptoms. Even people who have taken opioids for a long period of time according to their prescription may experience these side effects.

Some of these withdrawal symptoms include:

Uncontrollable yawning
Fatigue
Muscle aches and pains
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Constant goosebumps
Dilated pupils
Blurred vision
Anxiety
Inability to sleep
High blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Lacrimation (eyes constantly tearing up)
Runny nose
Excessive sweating

Opioids are among the most commonly abused substances in the United States. As the opioid epidemic continues, more people may become trapped in addiction. Here at Banyan Texas, we want to help as many people as we can. That’s why we strive to offer our clients a safe and comfortable form of detox for opiate addiction.

Why You Should Choose Our Opiate Detox Treatment

 

An opiate detox treatment can be dangerous if not done properly. There are many online resources that promise the best ways to detox at home, but this form of advice isn’t the wisest. When you attempt to perform a detox for opiates at home, you may lack the assistance you need in coping with two hurdles: mental dependence and possible medical complications. Any form of withdrawal or detox should be done under medical supervision to prevent as many of these complications as possible.

Our opiate addiction treatment plan includes individual and group therapy sessions, addiction education, family support groups, relapse prevention, aftercare programs, and more. At our Texas rehab facility, our goal is to support our patients throughout their recovery journey.

If you or a loved one is struggling with opiate addiction or abuse, we can help. Contact us at Banyan Treatment Centers Texas today.