Vivitrol Detox

Vivitrol is an FDA approved injection that is used in the treatment of opiate addiction. This non addictive medication allows people with addictions to opiates to resume normal lives while receiving life changing treatment. Vivitrol is offered on an outpatient basis. The patient may be able to receive their monthly injections in the comfort of their own homes if transportation is not available.

Overcoming Opiate Addiction

Opiates are narcotic drugs that are derived from the poppy plant. Commonly abused opiate drugs include; morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone. These opiate drugs affect the central nervous system and reduce the feeling of pain, creating a sense of well-being and euphoria. These opiate drugs require a doctor’s prescription. Even when taken as directed by a doctor it is easy to become addicted to their effects. Because of its euphoric effects opiate drugs are often sought out by drug abusers. Heroin is another opiate drug, however is not available by a doctor’s prescription as it is illegal. Many prescription opiate addicts turn to heroin as a faster and easier way to get the effects they desire.

Withdrawing from Opiates

There are many dangers with the use of opiate drugs, taking a large does of the drug can result in death by overdose. However opiate withdrawal symptoms tend to scare addicts more than the risk of death. Common opiate withdrawal symptoms include:

• Anxiety
• Sweating
• Shaking
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
• Vomiting
• Nausea

Using Vivitrol detox will help you to detox from opiates without the uncomfortable, even painful symptoms of withdrawal.

Treating Opiate Addiction with Vivitrol

Outpatient Medical Detox works to provide the most up to date treatment practices to patients. Here we use Medication Assisted Therapies that utilize medications such as Vivitrol. Rather than going through the discomforts and pain of withdrawal, Vivitrol will allow you to function normally as your body is cleansed of the chemicals and toxins related to opiate abuse. Depending on the severity of your addiction you may continue the use of Vivitrol when returning home from treatment, keeping you from feeling the backlash of opiate withdrawal, reducing cravings and aiding in preventing relapse.