Opiate Withdrawals

Opiate Withdrawals range from minor symptoms to extremely severe symptoms based on quantity, strength and longevity of use.  Base line opiate withdrawal symptoms range from mild depression and sleepiness to extremely severe flu-like symptoms, raw nerves and horrible body aches. 

Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms

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	Abdominal Pain
	Agitation
	Diarrhea
	Dialated Pupils
	Goose Bumps
	Runny Nose
	Sweating
	Vomitting
	Extremely Raw Nerves - Restless Legs and Muscles
	Fever Chills
	Sensitivity to Cold Temperatures

These are just some of the opiate withdrawals symptoms that can occur.  Often times, opiate withdrawals can feel like the worst flu you've ever had.

Opiate Withdrawal Longevity

Opiates usually stay in your system for 2-3 days depending on many variables including a persons size, weight, amount used, overall health, how much fluids they've drank, excercise, rest and the bodies ability to detoxify. (Note:  This is often the legnth of time that a person would show up positive in a drug test as well)

For the most part opiate withdrawal symptoms such as heroin last around a week however the most severe part of the symptoms subside after only a few days.  Many do not realize that they are going through withdrawals as they almost exactly mimic flu symptoms in the body.  Most commonly the onset of strong withdrawls usually occur from 12-24 hours after last use and will be severe only for the next two days, then they should significantly weaken.

Note:  It can take a very long time (atleast a month or so) so recovery from a long term addiction like prolonged heroin use, however, your body will return to normal and get better bit-by-bit every day.  Remember, most of us didn't become addicts in a day, so recovery can take some time.  Be patient, and every day will get better for you.

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Opiate Detox

If you are not actively using a pharmecuetical remedy and are trying to go through detoxification alone it is debateable on whether or not to use a "detoxification" supplement as it may intensify withdrawal symptoms.  One may consider waiting until the worst part of the opiate withdrawal symptoms have subsided before attempting to take a detox supplement

Drinking Fluids During Opiate Detox

It is extremely important to keep hydrated during detox and getting plenty of rest while doing so.  An individual may become dehydrated very easily and may not want to drink water, however this can be a vital mistake not to do so.  Sports drinks in combination with water will help a person not to get too dehydrated and help with the detoxification process and normal functionality.

Other Home Remedy Beliefs and Treatments

(The following information is not recommended (for liability purposes and staying non-biased) by the owners of this website however have been used by others for in-home treatment of opiate withdrawal symptoms

If you are going through withdrawal symptoms from your home many believe that a "lesser" form of opiates may help somewhat relieve the severity of stronger withdrawal symptoms.  In addition, if you slowly lower your dosage before detoxing the severity of the withdrawals should be significantly lower.  Simply put,the higher the tolerance, the worse the withdrawal symptoms.

In addition, the healthier you keep yourself before detoxification, the better you will recover from withdrawals and detoxification.  All too often people rely on opiates to push themselves in to doing more work, sleeping less and staying more active than they normally would.  This tricks the body in to believing that the person is better offf physically than they really are.  When the drugs leave the body, you are left highly weakened thus fealing worse.  So taking better care of yourself (ie: sleeping right, eating right, exercising, drinking enough water, etc) the better off you will be when you get off of the drugs.

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