The consequences of opiate addiction.
Opiates are derived from the poppy plant and change the way the body perceives pain. Opiates also produce feelings of euphoria in the user. People who use opiates to control pain are at risk of addiction due to the highly habit-forming nature of the drugs. Some signs of opiate addiction include the following: Needing a […]
Anyone who is addicted to opiates knows that the withdrawal symptoms associated with opiate addiction are severe. One of the exciting parts of quitting opiates is that you will no longer experience opiate withdrawal symptoms after you get clean. However, during the time when you are going through detox treatment for opiate addiction, you will […]
Compulsive drug-seeking is a symptom of opiate addiction, and a sign that someone needs professional help. Since opiate abusers are driven to spend a great deal of time and effort obtaining and using opiates, this compulsive behavior may carry over to other areas in their lives. (more…)
Some addicts believe their addictions hurt only themselves, but this is far from the truth. Opiate addicts devastate both their friends and family members, but parents who are opiate addicts create particularly troubling problems for their children if they avoid help. It is important to seek professional treatment as soon as possible to get clean […]
The impact that teachers have on their students and coworkers continues throughout people’s entire lives. Students often look up to and respect their teachers, and they may even look to teachers as role models. This means that, if a teacher is addicted to opiates, students as well as coworkers will more than likely notice, especially […]
Myoclonus is involuntary twitching in a muscle or group of muscles. It is not a disease itself, but may be a symptom of a nervous system disorder, such: Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s disease Epilepsy Low Blood Pressure Hiccups and sudden jerks before falling asleep are possible signs of myoclonus. It may also be part of a […]
When a person has suffered for years from addiction to drugs or alcohol, they often wonder if recovery is even possible. This is especially the case when that addict is an aging adult. The older population faces additional challenges in recovery. For example, when older adults are addicted to opiates due to use for chronic […]
In many colleges, young adults face pressure to accept drug use and partying as part of campus culture. Abusing prescription painkillers is often viewed as a normal way to socialize, relieve stress, or self-medicate various problems. Many college students treat heroin with caution, and aren’t as likely to use it as other age groups. However, they don’t always see […]
There is a close relationship between homelessness and opiate addiction. Homelessness can be a result of addiction, and the stress of homelessness can lead a person to abuse drugs. These cause-and-effects are also not exclusive, as a person can become homeless because of addiction and related issues, and the addiction may then continue or worsen […]
Opiate dependence and opiate addiction can begin from a simple doctor’s prescription, or it could begin with an introduction to heroin from a friend. While the beginnings may seem small, the effects of opiate use disorder are devastating. If unchecked, opiate addiction can damage relationships, cause financial strain and create severe physical and psychological problems. […]
