Treating Addiction to Prescription
Opiods
Press Release September, 2011
Several options are available for effectively treating
prescription opioid addiction. These options
are drawn from research regarding the treatment
of heroin addiction, and include medications such
as naltrexone, methadone, and buprenorphine, as
well as behavioral counseling approaches.
Naltrexone is a medication that blocks the effects
of opioids and is used to treat opioid overdose
and addiction. Methadone is a synthetic opioid
that blocks the effects of heroin and other opioids,
eliminates withdrawal symptoms, and relieves drug
craving. It has been used successfully for more
than 30 years to treat heroin addiction. The Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) approved buprenorphine
in October 2002, after more than a decade of research
supported by NIDA. Buprenorphine, which can be
prescribed by certified physicians in an office
setting, is long lasting, less likely to cause
respiratory depression than other drugs, and is
well tolerated. However, more research is needed
to determine the effectiveness of these medications
for the treatment of prescription drug abuse.
A useful precursor to long term treatment
of opioid addiction is detoxification.
Detoxification in itself is not a treatment. Rather,
its primary objective is to relieve withdrawal
symptoms while the patient adjusts to being drug
free. To be effective, detoxification must precede
long-term treatment that either requires complete
abstinence or incorporates a medication, such
as methadone or buprenorphine, into the treatment
program.
If you have come across this article, is because
you or someone you love is in need of
help for prescription drug addiction. Cove
Center for Recovery is an Addiction
Treatment Center offering a premier drug
addiction treatment program that can
help you or your loved one.
Our aim is to treat the whole person, and not
just an isolated symptom. During the addiction
treatment process we will work with the client
to identify the factors that may have contributed
to their addiction– home, work, relationships
and medical history. We also believe that families
have a vital role to play in the recovery process,
and each program has a place for family participation,
to educate them in the addiction treatment process
and to equip them for their role as supporters.
We look forward to being a part of your journey
to recovery, and helping you create the foundation
to living a sober and healthy life.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away.
If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate
attention you may contact us:
Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
You may also send us e-mail.
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