The Road to Pain Killer Detox

Drug addiction has always been associated with fringe groups who in general want to rebel against society. But this is not always the case as there are times when people with serious injuries and afflictions get treated with strong pain killers.

Morphine for instance is one such drug and the continued use of morphine leads to a dependence on the drug. Falling prey to such a condition and unknowingly at that is tragic, but it applies to a lot of people today. The good news is that the right detox program can make a world of difference.

Very often, when you have a substance abuse problem that is prescription drug related, you get the feeling that you're beyond help. People with chronic afflictions who need powerful pain killers often feel this way. The pain killer provides you relief and therefore you cannot stop taking it. On the other hand, continued use of the drug leads to a craving for it and ultimately leads to an addiction after sometime.

You can call Cliffside Malibu at 1-800-501-1988 anytime to find out more about the center's programs and how they can help you or your loved ones. People who have been part of the center's pain killer detox program have been able to reclaim their lives and get back to the mainstream and live productive lives.

There are many side-effects to taking pain killers that are readily available. The unfortunate thing is that most people who take them are not aware of the risks they are taking when they use the drug. Most of the time, the doctor who prescribes a pain killer for patients will tell them of the risk involved. Knowing of the risk doesn't diminish it in any way.

Some of the commonly reported side-effects of prescription pain killers are slowing down and acceleration of the heart beat, hallucinations, delirium, muscle rigidity and flushing. Hypothermia, intracranial pressure and ureteric spasms are also other commonly known side-effects.

Remember that you can make all the difference if you want to. Make sure that you get all the help you need to do that.

You can find out more about the programs Cliffside Malibu offers by calling 1-800-501-1988. Remember that Cliffside's caregivers are there to help you with your pain killer detox.

Cliffside Malibu is a private heroin detox facility located in Malibu, California. For further information about opiate detox and other treatment programs at Cliffside, visit www.cliffsidemalibu.com.

by Frankie Vellbond