By: Wanda I. Orengo
How can we escape the suffering caused by opioid addiction?
It's not easy. Most people cannot overcome it on their own. Opioid use disorder is a chronic disease that can be treated clinically and socially. A person suffering from this disorder can lead a healthy and productive life with medical treatment assisted by buprenorphine.
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is a safe, effective, long-acting medication used exclusively to treat addiction to heroin and other opioids, not drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. This includes narcotics such as Percocet, Vicodin, and codeine, which are prescribed for pain relief and can be addictive.
It is easy to use as it consists of a thin strip that dissolves quickly under the tongue. With continued use, the patient experiences fewer withdrawal symptoms and cravings for drugs. It also reduces the likelihood of overdose, has a prolonged effect, and can be prescribed for home use.
Treatment and requirements
Solo es necesario cumplir con ciertos requisitos para recibir el tratamiento que ofrece el Centro Ararat. Entre estos se encuentran tener 18 años o más, estar activo en el uso de opiáceos, no estar embarazada, estar dispuesto a realizarse pruebas toxicológicas regularmente, aceptar el tratamiento ambulatorio, recibir una orientación completa y dejar de consumir heroína u otros opiáceos de 12 a 24 horas antes de iniciar el tratamiento. Luego de la evaluación se confirmará si el tratamiento es apropiado y en qué modalidad se administrará.
People who take buprenorphine can lead productive lives, as the drug does not cause the psychoactive effects associated with opioids.
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