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BUPRENORPHINE DETOX
BUPRENORPHINE DETOX
Buprenorphine has both opiate and "anti-opiate" properties. When administered while patient is suffering from opiate withdrawal, it rapidly reduces and often eliminates symptoms within an hour. Although buprenorphine is an opioid, and thus can produce typical side effects such as euphoria and respiratory depression, its maximal effects are less than those of heroin or methadone.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is detox?
Detoxification (or detox) is the process of ridding the body of an addictive drug while simultaneously dealing with symptoms of withdrawal. It is the necessary first step in any comprehensive drug addiction treatment program.
What is withdrawal?
Withdrawal begins to occur after abstinence from an addictive drug. Common withdrawal symptoms include (but are not necessarily limited to) restlessness, craving for the drug, muscle or joint pain, sleeplessness, anxiety, hallucinations, hot or cold flashes, and seizures. The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends upon the type of drug and the length of time it was abused. When detox and withdrawal are conducted under a doctor's supervision, some severe withdrawal symptoms can be treated with medication.
Is detox enough to overcome a drug addiction?
Detoxification is only the beginning of addiction treatment. A person’s system needs to be purged of the drug before he can begin to think rationally about long-term abstinence and address the underlying issues that led to his addiction. Someone who only goes through detox, but doesn’t follow this process up with counseling and other forms of treatment, is not likely to stay drug free.
How do I know if someone is addicted to a drug?
Someone who’s addicted to a drug will continue using regardless of its negative impact on her life. She will use even when (or possibly because) she loses a job, has financial or legal problems, has stressed or broken relationships, or even has experiences physical problems as a result of her drug use.
Why can’t an addict just stop?
Research has shown that continued, long-term drug use changes brain chemistry, affecting a person’s ability to think clearly or rationally. Most addicts who attempt to quit on their own not only fail, but end up using more than they did before trying to stop. If they’re going to abstain from drugs on a long-term basis, addicts need comprehensive, individualized treatment from health care professionals who are experienced at treating addiction.