Opiates list, Opiate Detox, Opiate Withdrawal and More...

An Opiate is a narcotic drug that contains opium or any derivative of opium. Opiates are only available by prescription and con not be purchased over-the-counter. When taken for an extended period of time, the body reacts to the continual outward supply of painkillers by stopping the production of Endorphins, the bodies natural painkiller. The body becomes dependent on these opiates and when stopped abruptly the body responds with withdrawal symptoms. First, we will take a look at what some of the most commonly abused Opiate drugs are, then take a look at withdrawal symptoms and how to survive detox. This is a general Opiate List of some of the most well known opiates with which most people are familiar:

• Opium
• Heroin
• Codeine
• Fentanyl
• Hydrocodone
• Methadone
• Morphine
• Darvocet
• Percocet
• Vicodin

Detox is the most difficult part of stopping a drug addiction. The first week to two weeks is the most severe. Common symptoms many people experience as the body tries to adjust to the cravings without the "fix" are:

• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea
• Night Sweats
• Depression
• General Aches and Pains

While there are some over-the-counter remedies that can help with some of these symptoms, one must be very careful in the drugs they choose to help them in their recovery and treatment. Ibuprofen or Naproxen may be taken for aches and pains, valerian root or kava root may be effective in helping with the insomnia, but probably the best help is a regular regimen of a healthy diet, exercise, fresh air and sunshine. A combination of these can help combat the cravings and lessen the severity of the depression and irritability.

Depending on the schedule (ranking of the drugs properties that indicate how addictive the drug is) ranking of the drug one is addicted to will have some effect on how severe withdrawal symptoms are and how long recovery time is as well as how long the cravings will continue after detox. For many people a drug treatment center is the most effective form of treatment because they have a lot of support to help them through each stage of recovery.