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The opioid epidemic has become a public health emergency in the United States and shows no signs of abating. An estimated 1.6 million people had an opioid use disorder in 2020, negatively affecting and interrupting their daily life and the lives of those around them.
But it doesn’t have to stay this way. There is help, and there is hope.
If you or a loved one want to overcome substance use to enjoy your life, pursue your goals, and establish healthier habits, Refresh Recovery is here. Don’t walk alone — contact us today.
More than 70% of overdose deaths in the U.S. involve an opioid.
Although the risk factors to any substance addiction are complex, genetic and environmental factors increase the risk for certain people. If you have family members with an opioid use disorder, you have a higher risk of developing one, also.
A diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health disorder often occurs simultaneously with an opioid addiction could increase the likelihood of developing substance dependence. Environmental situations, such as high unemployment, poverty, violence, and other high-stress situations, strongly contribute to opioid misuse and dependence.
Opioid use can feature a wide range of side effects, with several dependent on the method of use. Along with the effects listed below, one million cases of HIV/AIDS have been attributed to intravenous drug use related to opioids.
Side effects can display differently from person to person, but commonly include:
Uncommon but possible side effects include:
Chronic opioid use can cause:
Chronic constipation;
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysregulation;
Increased risk of bone fractures;
Increased risk of an overdose; and/or
Sleep-disordered breathing.
Whether you’re stopping opioids with medical guidance or on your own, withdrawal symptoms may or may not occur. But if symptoms do, they can be mild to severe during the initial stages of detox. This situation causes some people to take another dose to mitigate the symptoms but instead substantially raise their risk of an opioid overdose.
How opioid withdrawal symptoms affect you, or a loved one depends on the type of opioid, how long it was used, and how much was used. In the first 24 hours after the last use, symptoms generally include:
After the first day, you or your loved one may experience more intense symptoms, like:
Recovery from opioid addiction is possible with outpatient treatment at Refresh Recovery.
Opioids is the name for a wide group of medications often used to treat and manage chronic pain or post-surgery pain. To provide this relief, the opioids attach to receptors in your brain and body and block the pain signals sent from your body to your brain. In return, your brain releases dopamine, the chemical responsible for rewarding feelings and motivation.
The rush of dopamine reinforces the good feelings opioids initially provide. But, you or your loved one can quickly develop a tolerance to the initial prescribed dosage and begin to use it more frequently to achieve positive effects and feelings. This is the beginning of opioid dependence and, for some people, an opioid use disorder.
Opioids are split into three groups based on how they’re manufactured. Synthetic opioids are lab-made with human-developed materials, while semi-synthetic opioids are lab-made but include natural opiate materials.
Examples of synthetic opioids are:
Examples of semi-synthetic opioids are:
The terms are used interchangeably, but the difference is in the ingredients. Opiates are a type of opioid and only have natural products derived from the poppy plant. Opioids are any natural, synthetic, or semi-synthetic medicine or substance that binds to your brain’s opioid receptors.
Otherwise, both types of medication reduce your perception of pain and have serious side effects if misused.
Opiate tolerance occurs when a consistent dose doesn’t, over time, provide the desired pain relief. As a result, you or your loved one need to steadily increase the dose to provide relief.
Opiate dependence occurs when you or a loved one suddenly stop taking the opiate and begin to experience withdrawal symptoms. Yet, this doesn’t mean you have an addiction, which is called psychological dependence.
Outpatient opioid addiction treatment programs are often the last step before resuming daily activities and routines. These programs prepare and connect you with supportive resources meant to help you maintain recovery long-term.
Refresh Recovery & Wellness Centers in Norwell, MA, offers four types of outpatient programs in a stair-step style focused on helping you or your loved one while offering flexibility for your schedule. Our part-time half-day treatment program has three levels aimed at the severity of a use disorder and potential underlying mental health conditions.
Each client receives a care plan designed to meet their individual treatment needs and goals with the support of qualified and trained clinicians, therapists, and staff.
By using evidence-based methods, therapies, and programs, we help you build the foundation for lasting health and wellbeing.
Our team has the knowledge, experience, and ongoing training to treat a range of disorders, including AUD, OUD, and co-occurring disorders.
Many of our supportive staff have been right where you are and know the strength it takes to maintain a lasting recovery, and they’re here to help in every step.
As the medical and scientific communities race to find effective treatments for opioid use disorder, one form has emerged. The medication-assisted treatment uses evidence-based methods to support the entire well-being of yourself or your loved one rather than opioid use. This therapy combines medications — often buprenorphine, naltrexone, and/or methadone — cognitive therapies and counseling to create a holistic approach. Clinicians may adjust the medications and/or therapies during treatment to achieve the most effective results.
Many people find support, understanding, and life-long skills through professional individual and group therapy. Depending on your individual needs, your treatment may include one or more therapy, such as:
At Refresh Recovery, we provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment in Massachusetts. Our experienced team offers evidence-based therapies to address a range of conditions, including addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Find out how we can help you achieve long-term recovery.
Alcohol Use Disorder is a socially acceptable substance problem with devastating consequences. Overcoming this disorder requires strategic and effective medication treatment, therapy, and support. A lasting recovery from alcohol abuse is possible, and we can help.
Opioids mimic the effects of morphine and are often prescribed as pain killers, like Oxycontin® and Fentanyl. The classification also includes the illegal street drug heroin. Treatment for OUD will vary based on the client’s individual needs but often includes Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) alongside counseling and therapy sessions.
In the beginning, medications are prescribed to alleviate uncomfortable and painful symptoms. However, because of how they interact with the brain, they can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Counseling, therapy, and evidence-based treatment can help you navigate substance addiction and abuse without neglecting your original symptoms.