What Is Abstral?

Abstral is a medication given to patients to relieve any sudden or breakthrough pain they experience while also taking opioid pain relievers around-the-clock for cancer-related pain.

Abstral is classified as an opioid analgesic and changes the way the brain and body respond to pain.

Abstral Addiction Treatment and Rehab

Patients who are new to taking Abstral may notice side effects when they begin taking the medication. More common side effects of Abstral include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. These should all subside after your body becomes used to the presence of Abstral. If they do not subside or get worse, tell your doctor as soon as possible.

Although relatively uncommon, there is also a risk for serious side effects after taking Abstral. Serious Abstral side effects include mental changes, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, severe stomach or abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness and weight loss. Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these serious side effects.

Seek medical attention immediately if you notice fainting, seizures, slow or shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, and difficulty waking up after taking Abstral.

Having a severe allergic reaction to Abstral is rare, but it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction after taking Abstral. These signs often include a rash, itching or swelling of the face or tongue, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

Treatment Options for Abstral Addiction Symptoms

Abstral patients who take the medication exactly as directed by their doctors are still at risk of developing a physical dependence or psychological addiction. Get professional help as soon as possible if you suspect you or someone you love is beginning misuse of Abstral. Signs of Abstral addiction and misuse are losing interest in the hobbies and activities you once found enjoyable and becoming obsessed with finding and taking the drug. Spotting an Abstral addiction in the early stages is very important, as it is much easier for patients to recover if the substance use disorder is identified early on.

Abstral Medical Detox

If you no longer wish to continue taking Abstral, set up a meeting with your doctor to discuss the next steps in your treatment. In most cases, the doctor will gradually lower the patient’s dose over time, so their body learns to respond to lowering amounts of the medication. You should never abruptly stop taking Abstral, as this can put you at greater risk for experiencing unwanted withdrawal symptoms. In addition, your Abstral dose levels and treatment schedule should never be changed unless your doctor advises you to do so.

Abstral Rehabilitation Programs

The Recovery Village has many treatment options and resources available for people looking to recover from Abstral addiction or dependence. Before a patient enters either inpatient or outpatient Abstral rehab, they must first undergo a medically assisted detox. Once all the Abstral is safely removed from the patient’s body, they will be able to participate in group and individual counseling as well as recreational activities during their time at The Recovery Village.

Inpatient Abstral Rehab

Inpatient Abstral rehab is a program which requires patients to live on campus at one of The Recovery Village’s designated inpatient centers during their recovery. This treatment option is especially helpful for patients with severe Abstral addiction or those who may find it difficult to recover at home, due to external distractions. In the inpatient Abstral rehab program, patients will learn how to cope with their unique Abstral addiction challenges with guidance from professionally trained staff.

Outpatient Abstral Rehab

After finishing inpatient Abstral rehab, patients are then placed into the outpatient rehab program. In outpatient Abstral rehab, patients live at home and attend scheduled treatment appointments at The Recovery Village. Sometimes, patients with less severe Abstral reliance may choose to begin their recovery with outpatient Abstral rehab and skip the inpatient program entirely.

Choosing an Abstral Rehab Center

Finding the right Abstral rehab center for you is an important step on the road to recovery. To make an informed decision, it is recommended patients set up a meeting with their doctors to identify what features they should look for in an Abstral rehab center.

If you or someone you know is suffering from Abstral addiction or another substance use disorder, get help as soon as possible. The Recovery Village has many resources for those looking to live a happier, healthier, substance-free life.

Visit the following websites to learn about The Recovery Village’s network of rehabilitation facilities. Call today for admissions. Each center is ready to help people learn how to cope with their addiction and uncover the root causes for their substance use disorder.

  • Orlando Recovery Center: A premier rehabilitation facility in Orlando, Florida that helps individuals recover from addiction and substance use disorders. The center also offers the opportunity to treat co-occurring disorders.
  • The Recovery Village Columbus: Located in Ohio, this facility provides inpatient, outpatient and aftercare treatment for people looking to begin detox. The center provides individualized plans to help patients through recovery while addressing their unique co-occurring disorders or any setbacks that may happen during recovery.
  • The Recovery Village Palmer Lake: In Colorado, this facility offers inpatient, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for individuals looking to kick-start their journey to recovery.
  • The Recovery Village Ridgefield: Located right in southern Washington, this facility provides patients with outpatient and aftercare programs. Just 20 minutes outside of Portland, this facility assists individuals who are ready to begin treatment.
  • The Recovery Village: In Umatilla, Florida, this is a rehabilitation facility that provides resources for individuals seeking drug and alcohol treatment. There are inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization treatment programs available for those suffering from Ambien addiction.
  • IAFF Center of Excellence: Specializes in assisting firefighters who struggle with behavioral health problems and addiction. Members can enter the recovery process sooner so they can return back to work as quickly as possible. Inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs are all available at this facility, where patients can address their Ambien addiction in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Denver Mental Health & Counseling: Denver Mental Health and Counseling by The Recovery Village is a physician-led outpatient center specializing in evidence-based addiction and mental health treatments, offering services such as TMS, IOP, and personalized care for both ongoing and new patients, dedicated to fostering long-term recovery and overall well-being.
  • The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health: The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health is a premier physician-led treatment center in South Florida, offering a comprehensive spectrum of services from medical detox to outpatient programs for alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health conditions, with a commitment to rejuvenating lives, families, and communities, and facilitating same-day admissions.
  • The Recovery Village Atlanta: Located in Roswell just outside downtown Atlanta, is a 62-bed physician-led treatment facility offering a comprehensive range of services, from medical detox to outpatient care, specializing in alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health conditions, dedicated to transforming lives, families, and communities throughout Georgia.
  • The Recovery Village Kansas City: The Recovery Village Kansas City, an 80-bed facility in Raytown just 10 miles from downtown, offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatments for addiction and mental health conditions, overseen by physician leaders, and is dedicated to revitalizing lives, families, and communities throughout the Midwest.
  • The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper Health: The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, situated just 20 minutes from Philadelphia, is a leading rehab facility in South Jersey providing comprehensive, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatments, ranging from medical detox to teletherapy, with a dedicated team committed to guiding adults on their path to lifelong recovery.
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