Dilaudid is an analgesic narcotic with an addiction liability similar to that of morphine. It is apparent within 15 minutes and remains in effect for more than 5 hours. Dilaudid is approximately 8 times more potent on a milligram basis than morphine. Dilaudid is often called “drug store heroin” on the streets. Dilaudid inhibits ascending pain pathways in Central Nervous System. It also increases the pain threshold and alters pain perception.
Dilaudid addiction is common place in today’s society and can happen to anyone. The individual who has formed Dilaudid use most often begins for a legitimate ailment and the individual unintentionally becomes addicted. When individuals who have formed an addiction to Dilaudid are unable to get legitimate prescriptions for Dilaudid they may resort to what is called doctor shopping. The addict will see many doctors and pretend to be sick to obtain Dilaudid. Dilaudid is psychologically and physically addictive.
Dilaudid detox symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Severe anxiety, insomnia, profuse sweating, chills, shivering, tremors, restlessness, yawning, gooseflesh, restless sleep, irritability, weakness, twitching and spasms of muscles, kicking movements, severe backache, abdominal and leg pains, abdominal and muscle cramps, hot and cold flashes, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, intestinal spasm, diarrhea, repetitive sneezing, and increase in body temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rate
During your detox from Dilaudid, the Physician will usually prescribe detox medication to counter the detox withdrawal symptoms. Our highly trained staff will assist you in making your detox as comfortable and safe as possible. Dilaudid detox usually last 7 to 10 days.