The Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawl

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• Opioid users may begin to experience early onset
  symptoms within 6 to 24 hours after their last
  use.
• After the first day, an entirely new and more
  disagreeable set of symptoms takes hold. These
  may last for up to a week.
• Opioid withdrawal isnt dangerous, but
• it can be uncomfortable, even painful.
• The severity of the symptoms depends on how long
  and how frequently the person has used opioids.

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• Agitation People who stop taking opioids
  frequently become agitated and restless.
• Anxiety They may also become uneasy and nervous
  as the brain tries to cope with the stress of
  quitting.
• Insomnia Opioid withdrawal can cause
  sleeplessness in many users.
• Muscle Aches Discomfort can be localized or
  generalized.

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• Runny Nose Its not unusual for someone to
  experience flu- or cold-like symptoms.
• Teary Eyes Lacrimation occurs when the eyes
  tear up excessively.
• Sweating A person may sweat more than usual
  during the early withdrawal period.
• Yawning They may also find themselves yawning
  frequently.

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• Dilated Pupils After a while, the pupils may
  widen, just as they do when the person is on
  drugs.
• Goose Bumps The persons body may break out in
  goose bumps.
• Rapid Heartbeat Its not unusual for the heart
  to race as the body tries to adapt to life
  without the drug.
• High Blood Pressure The stress of withdrawal
  can cause blood pressure to rise.

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• Abdominal Cramping Opioids affect the
  gastrointestinal system. Withdrawal symptoms
  include pain and cramping in the abdominal area.
• Diarrhea Opioid use often causes constipation,
  and quitting may lead to diarrhea.
• Nausea Many people experience nausea in the
  days following their last use.
• Vomiting Some people may
• even start vomiting.

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• Detox is the first step toward recovery. It
  helps people overcome the initial step of
  withdrawal.
• Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers
  offers inpatient detox for recovering opioid
  users.
• Drug rehab at our centers include both
  behavioral/psychological care as well as
  physical/pharmacological treatment.

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• Our rehab centers are staffed by trained medical
  professionals. That means patients receive the
  best possible care around the clock.
• Our inpatient program offers a comprehensive
  approach to substance abuse treatment.
• That includes
• Medically-supervised monitoring
• Psychological counseling
• Transition to long-term rehab

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Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers
offers comprehensive, medically-supervised
addiction treatment in Pennsylvania and
Florida. Recovering opioid users can find solace
and hope within the confines of our drug rehab
centers, which provide compassionate and
spiritual care in both inpatient and outpatient
settings. Visit retreataddictioncenters.com for
more information.
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