Archive for the ‘Detox’ Category

Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome Recognized as Medical Disorder

Withdrawal from any drug is painful and symptomatic. The withdrawal symptoms from opioid use – such as muscle pain, nausea and vomiting – can cause a serious condition known as opiate withdrawal syndrome. If unrecognized or untreated, a patient who suddenly stops taking an opiate can develop...
June 25th, 2010 | Detox | Read More

Suboxone: Safe, Comfortable Withdrawal from Opiates

Many people find it difficult to stop using opiates because the withdrawal symptoms can be very severe and usually begin within 4-12 hours of the last dose. But at Promises Treatment Centers, opiate-dependent clients are given Suboxone, medication that virtually stops all withdrawal symptoms, making...
July 21st, 2009 | Detox | Read More

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine was initially introduced on the market in the 1980s as an analgesic. Now, its primary use is for the treatment of opioid addiction. One dose of buprenorphine remains active in the human body for as long as 48 hours, which provides a longer duration than morphine. This is one of the qualities...
June 22nd, 2009 | Detox | Read More