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Opioid Detoxification Information

Method of Opioid Detoxification have tried numerous forms of treatment, from drug rehabs to Suboxone. They no longer want to suffer with opioid dependence, and they don’t want to experience painful withdrawal.

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Opioid Detoxification Information

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  1. Opioid Detoxification Information WAISMANN INSTITUTE Presents

  2. Opiate and opioid are often used interchangeably, but they are two distinct classifications of drugs. Opioid Detoxification Page • Opiates are naturally occurring alkaloids obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). • Opioids can describe naturally occurring opiates, synthetically derived opiates or opioid peptides.

  3. Morphine-like opioids are well-known for their addictive properties. • Complicated set of behaviors that occur due to misusing Drugs. • Drug addiction • Opioid addiction

  4. It typically occurs after a period of time and with an increasingly higher drug dosage. • During extended drug use, the body physiologically adapts to the drug, leading to physical addiction. • Once addiction or dependence occurs, individuals typically require opioid detoxification.

  5. Opioid Detoxification • Some abusers are prescribed maintenance drugs like Methadone or Suboxone which alleviate withdrawal symptoms. • Patients who forgo these drugs, due to their addictive risks, must decide how to deal with the painful effects of withdrawal.

  6. Opioid Detoxification History • Kleber et al. developed rapid opioid detoxification (ROD) in the 1980’s. • Reduce the length of hospitalization and to facilitate patient placement upon Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist. • Dr. Lowesntein carries four board certifications to compliment his work .

  7. Contact Us WAISMANN INSTITUTE 311 N. Robertson Blvd #911 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 1-800-423-2482 www.opiates.com

  8. Thank You

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