New Dimensions offers Drug Rehab and Alcoholism Treatment Programs for adolescents and adults in Houston, Katy, League City, Friendswood, Clear Lake, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Kingwood, and surrounding areas. We also offer online rehab programs for adults who reside within the State of Texas.
Opioids are a narcotic that is used to alleviate pain. Heroin is one type of opioid. Some of the common prescription forms of opioids are:
- Codeine
- Fentanyl
- Hydrocodone (i.e. Vicodin, Lortab, etc)
- Dilaudid
- Demerol
- OxyContin
- Percocet
When used appropriately, opioids can be an effective pain reliever for acute pain. However, opioids are frequently abused which can lead to a dependency on the drug. Some of the common symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal include:
- Depressed mood
- Vomiting and nausea
- Muscle pain
- Sweating
- Watering of the eyes
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Insomnia
Withdrawal symptoms can emerge as soon as 6 hours after the last use or can emerge 2 to 4 days after the last use if the opioid is a longer-acting form of opioid (i.e. buprenorphine). The acute withdrawal symptoms typically last about a week and peak within about 3 days. Less severe withdrawal symptoms can last for weeks or even months. This is why it is important to be a part of a treatment program when trying to break an opioid addiction. Withdrawal from opioids can be initially difficult but frequently can be managed on an outpatient basis.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, New Dimensions can help.
New Dimensions Can Help!
New Dimensions can help you reclaim your life. Our 12-step-based programs are designed to help you develop the skills you need to create lasting sobriety. We can help you work through the baggage that addictions create so that you can live a meaningful authentic life. To learn more about our programs, contact us at 800-685-9796 or visit our website at www.nddtreatment.com.
New Dimensions also offers Interventions for those individuals who need treatment, but who are reluctant to accept help.