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MS Contin Detox and Withdrawal

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MS Contin is one of the brand names used for morphine, which is a strong medication designed to reduce severe pain in patients. Pain medications are one of the most abused medications in the country.
“Pain medications are one of the most abused medications in the country.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400,000 people visited the emergency room in 2009 because they abused or misused prescription pain medication.

What Causes Addiction?

Before you start looking for MS Contin detox centers, you must determine that the addict has a problem with this substance. A dependency on the medication might occur accidentally because the prescribed dosage is too weak to compensate for the pain the user feels. The user keeps taking a higher dose, which limits the effectiveness of the medication. The user must then continue taking higher doses to feel any reduction in pain.

Addiction can also occur because you continue taking the MS Contin when you no longer need it. Your doctor gives you a specific dose of the medication, and you should stop taking it when you stop experiencing pain associated with that injury. Some users find they cannot get through the day without the medication because of a psychological dependence on the drug.

Warning Signs of Addiction

MS Contin detox centers provide helpful staff members who can teach an addict specific tips and techniques that help them recover from their addiction. Before you look for MS Contin withdrawal treatment facilities for an addict, look for any of the following signs that indicate an addiction. According to the Mayo Clinic, warning signs of addiction to prescription drug include:

  • Shallow breathing
  • Depressed thoughts
  • Changes in bowel movement
  • Using unusual methods to get more drugs
  • Lying about prescriptions
  • Changes in sleep patterns
  • Mood swings
  • Bouts of mania followed by depressed periods

Withdrawal Signs

Withdrawal is a natural thing that occurs when you stop taking a medication. Your body grows accustomed to the pain medication, and when you stop taking it, your body reacts to the sudden change. Withdrawal can even occur if you take the medication as prescribed by a doctor. Those who are addicted to MS Contin can experience specific withdrawal signs, including:

  • Pain in the muscles
  • Changes to the pupils
  • Inability to sit still
  • Anxious feelings
  • Pain in the joints
  • Back pain
  • Changes in behavior
  • Irrational thoughts
  • Irritation at ordinary occurrences
  • Changes in appetite
  • Increased heart beat
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps

Healthy Detox

“Only after the detox phase is over can the facility start helping the addict recover from their addiction.”
A healthy detox program staffs trained professional who help the addict through the different stages of detox. Morphine withdrawal can last for several days, and the withdrawal process includes different stages. When you choose MS Contin detox programs, you must ensure that the program will help the addict through each stage of the withdrawal process. Only after the detox phase is over can the facility start helping the addict recover from their addiction.

After Detox

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The right MS Contin withdrawal treatment facility should offer care that helps the addict after they finish the withdrawal process. The treatment center might offer a 12-step program that consists of different steps the addict must follow. The doctors working in the center might also suggest therapy, which helps the addict learn why they started abusing the drugs. Through therapy, the addict can also learn ways to stay away from drugs after leaving the center.

Choosing a Center

Choosing from the many different MS Contin detox centers is hard because you want the best facility for the addict you love. Our professional staff can help you find the best addiction treatment facility to help the addict in your life. We can even help you find the right treatment center if you suffer from an addiction to MS Contin. Call us today at , and see how we can help.

Factoid:

  • Withdrawal symptoms associated with MS Contin can last for 72 hours after the addict takes their last dose.
  • According to the International Narcotics Control Board, manufacturers produced more than 400 tons of morphine in 2009.

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