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Opiates, also known as opioid analgesics, are in a class of prescription drug that is commonly prescribed for serious pain, whether acute (a one-time occurrence) or chronic (recurring over time). With regular use, opiate painkillers can have side effects that include blurry vision, sleepiness, dizziness and an upset stomach. Breathing problems like asthma and other medical conditions like liver disease, depression and substance abuse can be worsened by long-term use.

In the short-term, the pain management effects may outweigh the possible side effects, but if you take an opiate prescription drug for any length of time, addiction to the drug is a serious concern and one that requires immediate treatment.

Michael’s House offers an inpatient opiate addiction treatment program that includes opiate detox. If you are addicted to opiate drugs like Vicodin, codeine, OxyContin, hydrocodone, methadone and others, call 1-877-345-8494 to begin treatment today.

Opiate Addiction Treatment: The Basics

Opiate addiction treatment is a medical treatment that helps you break your physical and psychological dependence upon your drug of choice and move on in your life without drugs and alcohol. When you use opiate prescription painkillers, the receptors in your brain that bind with the drug come to depend on it, needing a base amount to function normally and an increased dose to continue to block pain with the same quality of effectiveness. Helping your body return to its normal state, a state that allows you to handle pain successfully without opiate medication is the first half of opiate addiction treatment. The second half of opiate addiction treatment helps you handle the psychological, mental, emotional and spiritual issues associated with opiate addiction.

Opiate Addiction Treatment: Do You Need It?

If you are addicted to opiate prescription drugs, then you need opiate addiction treatment. It’s as simple as that. The effects of an ongoing opiate addiction