Opioid dependency can take over your life. Recovering from opioid dependency can be difficult, and it’s helpful to know what to expect during the detoxification process. Your doctor can tell you more. Dr. Chester Miltenberger at Vanguard Medical Care of Lakeland, in Lakeland, FL, provides a wide range of medical services, including treatment for opioid addiction.
What You Need To Know About Opioid Addiction and Recovery
Opioid addiction affects you both mentally and physically. It’s natural for recovery and detoxification from opioids to take time, patience, and effort. While your body is recovering from the use of opioids, your body will go through withdrawal symptoms. Some of these withdrawal symptoms to prepare for include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Muscle aches and body pain
- Sleep disturbances and insomnia
- Mood swings, depression, and anxiety
- Cravings for opioids or other substances
The detoxification process can take several weeks, during which time your doctor will help you stay comfortable. Medications, individual, and group counseling can help with the detoxification process. After detoxification, the next step in recovery may include an outpatient treatment program. A doctor will supervise outpatient treatment which may include medications, counseling, and lifestyle modifications.
Deciding on opioid addiction treatment can improve your life. You should seek out opioid addiction treatment if you notice you are experiencing:
- Intense cravings for opioids
- A need to use more opioids to get the same result
- A need to always keep a supply of opioids on hand
- Trying risky behaviors while using the opioid
- Missing work or social obligations due to drug use
- Isolation from friends and family due to drug use
- Physical or psychological harm while using opioids
- Withdrawal symptoms when stopping an opioid
Want To Know More About Opioid Detoxification and Recovery?
To discover more about opioid dependency recovery and what to expect, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Chester Miltenberger at Vanguard Medical Care of Lakeland, in Lakeland, FL. You can reach him in the office by calling (863) 686-3633, so call today.