Pain management is more and more frequently done through prescription medication.  It’s a fast solution offering immediate help to those suffering pain. Unfortunately, under certain use, pain killer medications of the opiate class can be highly addictive.

The addiction occurs as the body requires more and more medication to achieve the same relief from pain. Therefore, the patient may develop a physical dependence leading to pain killer or opiate addiction.  What happens is your body creates more opiate  receptors  when you become dependent on them which leads to tolerance and withdrawal.

As one tries to quit the medications, withdrawal symptoms may occur, sometimes even after a relatively short time of use. Withdrawal symptoms happen when the body is detoxing from the drugs.  Because the process can be embarrassing, private or painful, many people avoid seek help. The symptoms that accompany prescription painkiller withdrawal are extremely challenging.

 Opiate withdrawal symptoms can include

• Strong cravings
• Nausea
• Cramps
• Sweating
• Chills
• Goose bumps
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Shakes
• Irritation
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Muscle aches
• Runny nose
• Yawning
• Insomnia
• Dilated pupils

Suboxone is a revolutionary medication that will help prevent withdrawal and craving. it is a partial agonist. this means that it will occupy the opiate receptors and prevent withdrawal and craving, but you would not feel “high”. You can detox at home or in a hospital or partial day program. You will be amazed with this highly effective addiction treatment drug.