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Friday, May 4th, 2018

The Importance of Medically Supervised Detox

The Importance of Medically Supervised Detox When an addiction sufferer realizes they have a drug or alcohol problem, the decision to stop using is a tremendous first step. However,...
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018

Length of Opioid Prescriptions and Opioid Addiction

Length of Opioid Prescriptions and Opioid Addiction Every day, people who were only seeking a little pain relief unwittingly become addicted to opioids. Most get prescriptions from their doctors...
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Monday, April 16th, 2018

Myths of Opioid Addiction

Myths of Opioid Addiction The news is bleak and the numbers are staggering. Opioid use in the United States has been on a sharp incline over the past two...
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018

Who’s Going to Pay for the Opioid Crisis?

Who’s Going to Pay for the Opioid Crisis? If you were to ask most recovering heroin addicts about their past choices, they would probably say that they would have...
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018

How 12 Step Rehab Works

Will 12 Step Rehab Work for Me? The 12 step method is considered by many addiction experts to be the best help for long-term addiction recovery. However, it is...
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Holistic Methods of Addiction Treatment

Holistic Methods of Addiction Treatment Addiction affects every part of a person’s life. Relationships, career prospects, health, and spirituality can be damaged by a substance abuse problems. Drug abuse...
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Saturday, March 10th, 2018

Hospitals Reduce Opioid Dispensing in Response to Epidemic

More hospitals are changing their policies about dispensing opioids to emergency room and surgical patients. Drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin and fentanyl, which are prescribed to temporarily provide relief for...
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Monday, March 5th, 2018

Safe Injection Sites in AZ

Safe Injection Sites in AZ Safe injection sites, also known as supervised injection facilities or “fix rooms,” provide a medically-supervised facility where injectable drugs can be used safely and...
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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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