Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the use of treatment for opioid addiction. As is the case with most other opioids however, the risk for dependency does exist and buprenorphine addiction in Delray Beach, FL, as well as the rest of the United States, is on the rise.
Common adverse reactions to buprenorphine addiction in Delray Beach, Florida are similar to those of other opioids and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Memory loss
- Perspiration
- Itchiness
- Dry mouth
Severe adverse reactions associated with buprenorphine is respiratory failure, also known as the mechanism behind fatal overdoses.
When taken recreationally, buprenorphine is typically snorted. After crushing the tablet and then ingesting it by snorting via the nose, users reported feeling a euphoric rush similar to other opioids as well as a slight upper-like effect.
Buprenorphine addiction in Delray Beach, Florida is most definitely on the rise and is especially common in Scandinavia. In 2007, it was reported that the Swedish authorities confiscated more buprenorphine than cocaine, ecstasy and GHB. Additional research has indicated that nearly two million Americans abuse prescription opioid painkillers, a category in which buprenorphine falls. In 2002, the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) reported an approximate 9% of the entire United States population has used pain relievers, such as buprenorphine, illegally in their lifetime.
The good news is, help is available. Conveniently located in Delray Beach, Florida, the Delray Center for Healing offers treatment for those struggling with a buprenorphine addiction in Delray Beach, Florida. They will work with you and your individual needs to design a specific program with you in mind. If you, or a loved one, is struggling with any type of addiction, seek help today.
