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Monday, June 11th, 2018

What Is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS)? A Complete Guide

What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale? Everyone’s experience with addiction is different. Likewise, everyone’s path toward recovery is unique. When it comes to overcoming an addiction to opiates,...
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Friday, February 16th, 2018

Stages of Opiate Withdrawal

Symptoms and Stages of Opiate Withdrawal Opiates are addictive in part because they activate parts of the brain associated with pleasure. However, that is only part of the story....
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cocaine an opiate?

Cocaine is not an opiate. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug. Opiates are depressants.

How long does opiate withdrawal last?

The opiate withdrawal timeline varies from person to person. The initial withdrawal symptoms of opioids/opiates may appear as early as when a person misses their next opioid dose. The peak stage of withdrawal typically occurs around 30-72 hours after last use. Generally, the physical symptoms of opiate withdrawal subside within a week of the person’s last use of the drug.

What medication is best for withdrawal?

Medications for withdrawal must be prescribed by a licensed physician or other medical professional. Some common medications used in opiate withdrawal are buprenorphine, methadone, clonidine, and codeine phosphate. (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310652/)

How long do withdrawals last?

The length of withdrawals from opioids will vary from person to person, however, most symptoms of opioid withdrawal should subside within a week with the peak of symptoms occurring 2-3 days from the last use of the drug.

How long does it take for hydrocodone to kick in?

Hydrocodone is a prescription opioid painkiller that is prescribed by physicians to treat moderate to severe pain. Contact your prescribing physician with questions regarding your prescription for hydrocodone.

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