Opioid Addiction Treatment
Opioid is a term used to classify a group of drugs with a particular molecular makeup that makes them ideal for treating symptoms of pain. Substances classified as opioids have several common characteristics in addition to their chemical composition. This includes the way in which they interact with receptors in the brain, causing an altered perception of pain and a sedative effect. However, all opioid medications have the potential to cause addiction, and opioid addiction has affected millions of families across the country. If you or someone you care about is stuck in the endless cycle of opioid addiction, help is available at Lighthouse Recovery Institute.
Our opioid addiction treatment program in Boynton Beach, FL, gives people a safe space to heal from the physical and psychological effects of addiction. For more information about drug addiction treatment at Lighthouse Recovery Institute, reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable team today by calling 866.308.2090 or filling out our online form.
Types of Opioids
There are many different opioids. Other than how they are made, the main differences between these substances are how strong they are. For instance, heroin is more potent than morphine, and fentanyl is more potent than heroin.
The most common types of opioids include:
- Fentanyl
- Heroin
- Methadone
- OxyContin
- Percocet
- Suboxone
- Tramadol
- Dilaudid
Identifying Opioid Addiction
To treat opioid addiction, someone must first recognize that there is a problem. Although it is ideal for the individual struggling to seek treatment on their own, it could be a friend, family member, or even a co-worker who recognizes the problem and starts the process of getting help. Identifying an opioid addiction may be difficult initially, but several signs may present themselves as opioid addiction develops.
Some of the most common signs of opioid addiction include:
- Increasing dosage over time
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not able to use
- Overusing opioid prescriptions
- Engaging in “doctor shopping,” which is visiting different doctors to obtain multiple prescriptions
- Obsessing about getting and using opioids
- Trying to quit using opioids but are unable to do so
Opioid Addiction Treatment at Lighthouse Recovery Institute
The first step to treating opioid addiction is identifying the problem. Next, the individual and their loved ones need to develop a treatment program. This plan can be developed with the help of an addiction treatment facility like Lighthouse Recovery Institute. Substance use disorders are best treated with a combination of behavioral therapies and other evidence-based modalities recommended for the treatment of opioid addiction.
Some of the opioid addiction treatment options available at Lighthouse Recovery Institute include:
- Opioid detox – Within hours of discontinuing opioid use, withdrawal symptoms will likely present. Opioid detox programs provide a safe and secure space where withdrawal symptoms can be actively managed.
- Medication-assisted treatment – Medication-assisted treatment provides patients safe and monitored access to opioid treatment medications like methadone or buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms, detox side effects, and drug cravings.
- Inpatient and outpatient treatment – Following detox or medication-assisted treatment, the next step in the recovery plan will likely include inpatient opioid addiction treatment or a high level of outpatient care. After completing these higher levels of care, less intensive outpatient treatment is likely to be continued for several months as a part of an aftercare program.
Find Support and Healing in Opioid Addiction Treatment at Lighthouse Recovery Institute
For those ready to enroll in opioid rehab, coming to Lighthouse Recovery Institute turns lives around. Patients from all over the country have found the calm and peaceful setting that Florida offers to help them during recovery will readily attest to the usefulness of taking the trip.
Lighthouse Recovery Institute provides inpatient and outpatient programs, counseling, therapy, and additional resources such as teaching sober life skills. Don’t let addiction dominate your life for one more day. If you are unsure whether an inpatient or outpatient drug addiction program is best to choose, we encourage you to contact us online or call 866.308.2090 so we can guide you for more information about our opioid rehab.
