Opiate Addiction

What are opiates?  Opiates come from the natural plant opium and processed from the latex sap of the opium poppy.  The drug was introduced as a pain reliever, sedative or as one definition describes opium,  “anything that causes dullness or inaction or that soothes the feelings.”  The drug and its derivitatives are used to dull or deaden feelings to pain and is commonly used in hospitals around the world. 

Addiction to prescription medications, which are mostly classified as opiates, is the fastest rising drug epidemic in the U.S.  Because prescription meds are easy to obtain; pain management facilites, internet, emergency rooms, over 30 million people are now addicted and need the services of drug addiction treatment facilites.  In today’s society, pressure from the economy, home, schools and work is creating an open door for many people of all ages to try and relieve the stress through prescription mediciation.  Taking drugs such as Oxycontin, Valium, Xanyx is a way to deaden or numb the pain that one is feelilng.  Unfortunately, addiction to these drugs is quick and causes the one addicted to loose jobs, families and friends, which in turn destroys communities and societies. 

Here is a list of the most commonly used opiates:

Heroin

Morphine

OxyContin

Valium

Methadone

Codeine

Percocet

Darvocet

Vicodin

Plus, many other types of opiates. 

Addiction is not subjected to the homeless and the down and out or the club goer, no one is exempt from the destruction of opiate addiction.  Just recently in Knoxville, Tennessee, a nurse was fired and lost her privilege to practice because of her addiction.  The cycle of addiction will destroy even the strongest of people.  Doctors, lawyers, judges, law enforcement are vicitms too of the prescription medication epidemic. 

If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, drug rehab facilities will help bring about education and rehabilitation from opiate addiction.  The cycle can be broken but it takes the individual recogonizing their addiction and wanting to recieve help to break free.

Call today or visit the Get Help page, and recieve a confidential assessment and referral to an effective drug addiction treatment center.  Referral specialists will help guide you to a new life free from the abusive cycle of opiate addiction.

1.800.863.9166

Sources

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Opiate

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/29/fired-nurse-used-patients-drugs-state-says/

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennesse, is the state’s third largest city with just over 170, 000 residents and home to the University of Tennessee.  In 2009, there were over 3000 violent crimes committed such as, rape, assault, robbery and murder.  Most of these crimes were committed because of the problem of drug addiction in Knoxville.

Methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana  are the main substances that are abused in Knoxville.  Most people do not want to admit that they have a problem with drug addiction or alcohol addiction.  The only way one can really get the help they need is to come to the realization that they need help.  Have  you lost jobs, relationships or opportunities because of the addiction to drugs or alcohol?  There is a way out of the cycle of addiction.  Addiction treatment will help you or your loved one break free from the abuse of drugs.

Our referral specialist will help guide you or your loved one to an effective drug rehab.  A confidential assessment and referral is available.  Don’t allow one more day to pass without recieving help.  Call today.

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Tennessee

Drug addiction treatment centers in Tennessee.  If you live in one of these cities, call our toll free number to find an effective drug rehab.  Our referral specialists will help guide you or your loved one toward freedom from drugs or alcohol. 

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                                                     Knoxville                                                            Johnson City

                                                      Crossville                                                            Athens

                                                      Columbia                                                            Jackson