Freedom from Narcotics
The misconception that a drug addict is someone in an alley with a
needle in their arm often keeps people from seeking help. A drug addict
is someone whose life is controlled by drugs. Drug addicts can be
everyday people you know. Teenagers are now experimenting with
prescription medication more often than with marijuana and alcohol.
This is an alarming new trend. Many addicts start their path to
addiction from a seemingly harmless prescription from their family
doctor. In the case of teenagers they may steel it out of curiosity
not knowing the consequences of addiction. Whether the drug use comes
from legal medication or illegal substances the addiction can be just as
devastating and deadly.
If you think you might have a drug problem or know someone who does and are not sure if it is addiction use the following questionnaire.
If you think you might have a drug problem or know someone who does and are not sure if it is addiction use the following questionnaire.
The decision to stop taking narcotics is a very difficult one. Fear of withdrawal is very real, and for good reason. Narcotic withdrawal symptoms can include:
These symptoms begin within 24 hours of the last dose and can last up to 3-4 weeks. Withdrawal from narcotics is not generally life threatening, but certain complications of the withdrawal symptoms can be.
Withdrawal from narcotics, whether street drugs or prescribed medication, is physically and psychologically painful, often requiring assistance from a medical professional. Natural remedies that can help alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal are available, like GABA, L-theanine and magnesium. However, when necessary medication can be prescribed that also helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
It is highly recommended to make an appointment with Dr. Peirson before beginning the process of tapering your dose of narcotics. There are several steps that need to be taken first before beginning. Whether Dr. Peirson is helping someone detox off of coffee, sugar, cigarettes, Vicodin or heroin she always builds them up first before beginning the process of removing the addictive agent. This building up phase includes nutrition, vitamins, environment, mental state, etc.
Dr. Peirson also works very closely with acupuncturists who help with the detox process.
- Abdominal pain
- Confusion
- Diarrhea
- Anxiety
- Excessive yawning
- Fever
- Hot flashes
- Generalized body aches
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Muscle cramps
- Rapid pulse
- Rapid breathing rate
- Runny nose
- Excessive sweating
- Tremor
- Vomiting
- Hallucinations
- Unintentional weight loss
- Anorexia
These symptoms begin within 24 hours of the last dose and can last up to 3-4 weeks. Withdrawal from narcotics is not generally life threatening, but certain complications of the withdrawal symptoms can be.
Withdrawal from narcotics, whether street drugs or prescribed medication, is physically and psychologically painful, often requiring assistance from a medical professional. Natural remedies that can help alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal are available, like GABA, L-theanine and magnesium. However, when necessary medication can be prescribed that also helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
It is highly recommended to make an appointment with Dr. Peirson before beginning the process of tapering your dose of narcotics. There are several steps that need to be taken first before beginning. Whether Dr. Peirson is helping someone detox off of coffee, sugar, cigarettes, Vicodin or heroin she always builds them up first before beginning the process of removing the addictive agent. This building up phase includes nutrition, vitamins, environment, mental state, etc.
Dr. Peirson also works very closely with acupuncturists who help with the detox process.
