One of the most dangerous drugs that people become addicted to are opioids. This type of drug is created from the opium plant, and it can be turned into a medication that helps block the pain receptors in the brain. Many people are prescribed opiate-based medications when they're injured, have surgery or suffer from chronic pain, but opioids can also become highly addictive. When people use the substance, they get a euphoric feeling, and some people's brains don't properly regulate this sensation, so these individuals will begin to crave the substance and use it compulsively.
More and more people each year are becoming addicted to opioids, and they're currently the leading cause of fatal overdoses. People of all ages are beginning to abuse opiates, and it's starting with children as young as 12 years old. Between the ages of 12 to 17 years old, approximately 9% of young people have used an opioid pain reliever for non-medical purposes. About 25% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 have abused these types of pain medications as well. Prescription drug abuse may not seem like a big deal, but it is. These medications are depressants, which means they slow the nervous system and cause shallow breathing, and this can lead to fatal consequences. The other danger is that opioid medications are the gateway drug for heroin. Heroin is a much more potent opioid, and it's much cheaper and easier to purchase on the streets. Those who are becoming addicted to heroin were often once addicted to different legal opioid medications.
Many states have implemented free methadone clinics, and this is because it's been been shown to help people get off heroin and other prescription opiates. Methadone is a medication used for long-term recovery, and states with these types of clinics have seen amazing results for addicts, as well as the rest of the community. Not only do these states see a decrease in overdose rates, but crime rates decrease drastically as well. Addiction treatment is the best way for individuals to fully recover. A typical detox program at an addiction treatment facility uses other medications like Suboxone, which are tapered off until individuals are well enough to stop taking the medication. From here, these people can begin the rehabilitation process, which teaches them how to live a happy, healthy life without the use of any type of mind-altering substances. Freedom From Addiction is passionate about helping those who want to recover from an addiction to opioids. Give us a call today so we can help you find a qualified addiction treatment facility.
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