Opioid Addiction Center and Abuse Treatment

From 1999-2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded nearly 500,000 overdose deaths from opioids in the United States. With fentanyl use on the rise, it’s essential to understand opioids and the consequences of abusing this class of drugs.

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What are Opioids?

The National Institutes of Health define opioids as a class of drugs that includes illegal drugs such as heroin and synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Prescription pain relievers also fall into the opioids category, including oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others.

Opioids interact with opioid receptors in your cells, and prescription opioids can treat intense and chronic pain. Common conditions for which doctors prescribe opioid medications include cancer pain, post-surgical pain, vascular pain, and acute pain (short-term).

Types of Opioids

Fentanyl
Heroin (Made from morphine)
Oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet®)
Oxymorphone (Opana®)
Hydrocodone (Vicodin®)
Hydromorphone
Morphine (Kadian®, Avinza®)
Methadone
Codeine
Meperidine
Tramadol
Carfentanil
Buprenorphine

Why are Opioids Abused?

Opioids trigger a release of endorphins in the brain, aka feel-good neurotransmitters. Because of this, they are incredibly addictive. Some opioid addictions develop after long-term prescription drug use or when used illegally, often in dangerous doses. After an extended period of time, the brain becomes dependent on the drug, commonly leading to substance abuse.

How Does Opioid Addiction Affect the Brain and Body?

Despite opioids’ ability to offer pain relief, they come with a lengthy list of severe risks and side effects.

Common side effects of opioids:

Fatigue and drowsiness
Dizziness
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Euphoria

Uncommon side effects of opioids:

Muscle rigidity
Delayed gastric emptying
Extreme response to pain (hyperalgesia)
Immune system and hormonal dysfunction
Muscle twitches and jerks (myoclonus)
Confusion
Risks of falling into a coma
Slowed breathing

Adverse effects of long-term and opioid misuse:

Euphoria
Paranoia
Bloating
Slowed breathing and heart rate
Liver damage
Brain damage
Physical dependence and opioid use disorder
Respiratory depression (lung failure)
Opioid overdose

Soul Surgery’s Opioid Addiction Program in Arizona

Soul Surgery offers individualized drug addiction treatment programs that fit and prepare you for success in recovery. Our top professionals are compassionate, with many having experience in recovery.

Our treatment centers in Scottsdale, AZ, offer various services to aid in your recovery journey, including:

Meditation
Supportive Housing
Equine Therapy
Inpatient Treatment
Daily Group Therapy
Residential Treatment
Mental Health Treatment
BioFeedback & Bio Sound Therapy
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
MedSpa Holistic Treatment
Outpatient Treatment (IOP)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Does Soul Surgery Offer Support with Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms?

Our Silkworth Center in Scottsdale provides a medical detox process. Clients will detox in a relaxing and monitored environment. Medical detox manages withdrawal symptoms for a smoother transition into sobriety.

Step into Recovery with Soul Surgery

At Soul Surgery, we’re committed to your recovery. Reach out to us to learn more about how to get started with our programs and begin healing today.

If your wanting to start your life over and be free from addiction this is a great place to start.

If your having problems with addiction sometimes it’s difficult to know where to go and where to start. This facility has a very healing atmosphere, complete with a medi-spa and work out area with beautiful outdoor views. They take insurances and they provide support for families through various organizations and meetings. I recommend this place for healing from substance abuse to help those move forward in their sobriety.

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