Dilaudid Addiction
Dilaudid Addiction should be taken very seriously and requires treatment in a specialized detox program equipped to deal with the withdrawal syndrome. Like most addictions, Dilaudid Addiction can begin as a normal trip to the physician to deal with a legitimate ailment. A person’s body may begin to develop a tolerance for the drug that they’re taking which can lead to an addiction. Dilaudid is a preparation of hydromorphone which is a very potent opiate analgesic. It is usually prescribed to help with moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone inhibit the ascending pain pathways in the central nervous system, increases the pain threshold and alters pain perception. It has an addiction level similar to morphine. With its initial use, some patients experience a euphoric, sometimes emotionally numb feeling that may prompt them to misuse the drug or become psychologically dependent on it. It is apparent within 15 minutes and can maintain its effects for up to 5 hours. Dilaudid is probably 8 times more potent on a milligram basis than morphine. On the streets, it is also known as “drug store heroin” and is used in ampuls (sterile solution), intravenously, oral liquid, tablets, and suppositories. Someone with a Dilaudid Addiction can run the risk of overdose and may exhibit signs and symptoms such as, but not limited to, Respiratory depression, Stupor, Coma, Skeletal muscle flaccidity, Cold and clammy skin, Hypertension, Circulatory collapse, and Cardiac arrest. Dilaudid is a highly addictive drug and even short term use can cause Dilaudid Addiction. A physical addiction has developed if a person has withdrawal symptoms when they quit taking the drug. Some of the signs and symptoms of Dilaudid Addiction are Nausea, Vomiting, Agitation, Insomnia, Delusions, Sweating, Tremors, Rapid heartbeat, Rigid muscles, Anxiety and flu-like symptoms. Another common sign of Dilaudid Addiction is preoccupation with the drug. If a person taking the drug is obsessed with obtaining it and consuming it, then there is an addiction present. Dilaudid Addiction is a serious illness not to be taken lightly. If you or someone you know has a Dilaudid Addiction, we are here for you. Please call us and we’ll help you in any way that we can. We are here for you and your loved ones during this time of need.