After an injury or accident, your doctor may prescribe you painkillers to help you heal. Your prescription is a short-term solution as the longer you take painkillers, the higher your chances of addiction become. Painkiller addiction can start just after a few months or develop over several years. Many people don’t even see their addiction until the prescription stops. Finding a painkiller addiction treatment program to help you with your recovery can give you a fighting chance at taking your life back.
At Ethan Crossing Recovery, our painkiller rehab center in Ohio can help you or a loved one struggling with a variety of addictions. Furthermore, we are in-network with a range of insurance companies, including Cigna and Humana. Call 833.691.0736 today and speak with our caring therapists about what to do if you struggle with painkiller addiction or to verify your insurance.
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How Does Addiction to Painkillers Start?
Opioid painkillers are a derivative of opium, the natural chemical that comes from the poppy plant seeds. They effectively reduce pain and produce a pleasurable effect that helps calm you down. The amount of opium in painkillers is not enough to cause addiction when taken accordingly. However, this changes the longer someone takes it or starts taking more than the prescription allows.
Over time, your body becomes tolerant of the drug, and you may not feel the same effect that you once did. Tolerance prompts many people to double up on their medication without consulting a doctor. If this continues, addiction chances increase exponentially. Fortunately, Ethan Crossing Recovery offers painkiller addiction treatment that will break your dependence on painkillers in a safe environment.
Types of Opium Derivative Painkillers
Painkillers treat all forms of pain, from mild pain caused by a sprain to severe pain from an accident or recovering from surgery. Up until 2012, prescriptions for opiate painkillers steadily rose to over 250 million prescriptions. Today, knowing the dangers of opiate addiction, that number is closer to 150 million.
The types of opiate painkillers include:
- Codeine
- Darvocet/Darvon
- Demerol
- Dilaudid
- Fentanyl
- Hydrocodone
- Methadone
- Morphine
- Oxycodone
If your doctor has prescribed one or more of these medications, it’s vital to stick to the doctor’s instructions to avoid addiction.
Opioids vs. Opiates
Opiates and opioids produce the same effects by activating the mu receptors of the brain and suppressing the central nervous system. The painkillers flood the mu receptors that cause your body to release endorphins that make you feel good.
Opiates are the active ingredients from the poppy seeds and are used to make morphine and codeine. Opioids are a synthetic version of opiates that works in the same way as opiates.
What Does Painkiller Addiction Treatment Involve?
When you realize that you are struggling with painkiller addiction, do not assume you have to fight this alone. There are programs available that can help reduce your withdrawal symptoms and help you focus on your recovery.
We focus on both the physical and mental side of addiction and help you get to the root of the problem behind your addiction with group and individual therapy sessions. By enrolling in our medical detox program to start your recovery, you will get the care and attention you need to manage the negative side effects of withdrawal, which may include:
- Muscle pain/body ache
- Shivering
- Poor digestion
- Unable to sleep
- Irrational anger
- Unable to focus
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mood swings
Through a combination of physical and behavioral therapy, you will have a better chance at recovering from your addiction to painkillers and develop healthy coping skills if your cravings should return.
Learn More About Painkiller Rehab in Ohio at Ethan Crossing Recovery
At Ethan Crossing Recovery, our addiction treatment center has the programs you need to help in your recovery, such as:
- Residential treatment program
- Partial hospitalization treatment program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP)
- Outpatient treatment program
- Aftercare program
Do you or someone you know have an addiction to painkillers and want help from the professional and caring staff at Ethan Crossing Recovery? Anyone can get help at any point. Ethan Crossing Recovery serves the Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Ohio area. Contact us today.