Commonly prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain, dialudid is a strong narcotic analgesic that has between two and eight times the painkilling effects of morphine. Even if you weren’t familiar with the drug until now, it is not hard to see why there is a growing dilaudid addiction in Delray Beach as well as across the rest of the United States.
Those who abuse dilaudid have many different options as far as intake; orally, crushed and then snorted or dissolved and “cooked” to be able to inject intravenously. Known to have a moderately high dependency potential with addiction or dependence that occurs when taken for longer than a few weeks, individuals who are or have been dependent on alcohol or other drugs generally have a greater chance of becoming addicted to dilaudid. Upon repeated administration of dilaudid, both psychological and physical dependence may develop.
Dilaudid’s potential for abuse arises from the fact that euphoric rush users feel is extremely similar to heroin’s. It is one of the most often prescribed opioids for pain relief of the terminally ill due to the minimal side effects and high potency.
Common side effects related to dilaudid use include, but are not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Mood swings
- Sedation
- Vomiting
As with most other opioids, if and when trying to avoid extreme withdrawal symptoms, it is recommended that regular users of dilaudid taper down slowly under the care of a physician or a detox center, as 24/7 treatment is necessary. For those with a moderate to severe dilaudid addiction in Delray Beach, an inpatient detox center is recommended for treatment.
The Delray Center for Healing has many treatment options available to those fighting any type of addiction. We have both inpatient and outpatient plans available and will work with you to figure out what works best in fight your addiction.
