Dangerous of Opiates

Opiates are a very common drug of choice. It is becoming easier and easier to find pain relievers now. It seems like hospitals and doctors offices where handing them out left and right. Now medical places have realized what was going on. Opiate dependency is common and just about every rehab will help with drug users that are addicted to pain pills.

Some of the users did not intend on getting hooked on pain pills but ended up doing so because of an injury they had sustained and needed them for. The user becomes so dependent on them that they continue to use even after the pain is gone. You can tell if someone is abusing this type of drug when there usage increase and they have built a tolerance up to it.

Withdrawals from these drugs can be horrendous. Once a user quits using or runs out of their pills they can experience things like cramps, hot and cold chills, tremors, pain, sweating, and a lot of symptoms that mimic the flu. Many suffer from weakness and nausea, and vomiting. There are also mental effects that come into play when a user quits or runs  out.

Things like not wanting to live anymore and attempting suicide is common. Dehydration, anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, depression, and cravings. More serious side effects can range from stroke, seizures, heart attack, and dehydration. Withdrawals can range from a couple days to weeks.

It is better for a user to detox under medical supervision in case there are complications during the detox period. If you or someone you know is addicted to opiates get help as soon as possible. Side effects long term and short term can become extremely dangerous. There are many rehab facilities that will take an opiate user into their facility.