Narcotics Withdrawal and Detox
Narcotics are effective because of their ability to bind to the opioid receptors in the brain. These receptors are responsible for how you experience pain, pleasure and addictive behaviors. Although they are most abundant in the brain and spinal cord, opioid receptors are found all throughout the body, including in the stomach and lungs.
Narcotics are used to treat a variety of types of pain. They are often prescribed to patients after they undergo surgery to alleviate short-term intense pain. They can also be used to treat pain related to cancer. Some of the examples of narcotics commonly used for pain are codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, morphine and fentanyl.
Some common side effects of using narcotics are constipation, difficulty breathing, skin rashes, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, miosis, nausea, vomiting, trouble urinating, tremors and a slow heartbeat.

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Your call is confidential, and there's no pressure to commit to treatment until you're ready. As a voluntary facility, we're here to help you heal -- on your terms. Our sole focus is getting you back to the healthy, sober life you deserve, and we are ready and waiting to answer your questions or concerns 24/7.
Speak with an Intake Coordination Specialist now.352.771.2700