{"id":1322,"date":"2019-11-28T00:38:51","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T00:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:37:31","slug":"how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat an Opioid Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The statement that beating an opioid addiction is difficult is not an understatement.\u00a0 It definitely is tough; however, it is NOT impossible.\u00a0 With the support of loving family members and friends, it is totally feasible.\u00a0 This article discusses how to help a person you know that has an addiction to <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"opioids\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhmusqkcyi8tj8\">opioids<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#the-road-to-addiction-treatment\" >The Road to Addiction Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#opioids-include-some-familiar-names\" >Opioids Include Some Familiar Names<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#what-do-these-drugs-do\" >What Do These Drugs Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#how-does-someone-help-their-loved-one\" >How Does Someone Help Their Loved One?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#can-an-opioid-addiction-be-treated-solely-at-home\" >Can an Opioid Addiction Be Treated Solely at Home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#what-constitutes-an-excellent-drug-rehab-center\" >What Constitutes an Excellent Drug Rehab Center?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#is-there-anything-i-can-read-that-will-help\" >Is There Anything I Can Read That Will Help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/how-to-beat-an-opioid-addiction\/#final-thoughts-on-this-topic\" >Final Thoughts on This Topic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-road-to-addiction-treatment\"><\/span>The Road to Addiction Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It begins with coaxing the addicted person into admitting he or she has a problem.\u00a0 This is the hardest part, yet it is the most important part.\u00a0 Nobody can be cured of an addiction to <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"opioids\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhnigptla3dmll\">opioids<\/span> until they own up to it in the first place.\u00a0 In order to do that properly, there must be an understanding of what they are and what they do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"opioids-include-some-familiar-names\"><\/span><span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Opioids\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhpt6s1zhhggmj\">Opioids<\/span> Include Some Familiar Names<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people may be more familiar with the names of some common <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"opioids\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhqteuopwbz3q2\">opioids<\/span> than they think.\u00a0 They include drugs such as morphine, <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"fentanyl\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhrcwbhcrgm1b5\">fentanyl<\/span>, heroin, <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"oxycodone\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhrcvmnx5lgg8f\">oxycodone, <\/span>and <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"hydrocodone\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"k3hzhrcut7gcwko2z\">hydrocodone<\/span>.\u00a0 Some are originally prescribed by doctors as pain killers while others are obtained strictly off of the street.\u00a0 Mind you, these are only SOME of them.\u00a0 There are scores of them, all of which are bad news.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-do-these-drugs-do\"><\/span>What Do These Drugs Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The common denominator is that they all relieve pain for the user.\u00a0 Whether it is a physical pain or illness or an emotional one, perhaps caused by a romantic break-up, the user feels relief from the pain.\u00a0 The equally common problem with all of them is that they are highly addictive.\u00a0 If left untreated, the addiction will eventually kill the user.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-does-someone-help-their-loved-one\"><\/span>How Does Someone Help Their Loved One?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seek out a reputable, reliable and caring facility as the focal point of the addiction treatment.\u00a0 Everyone has to understand when they go into this, it will be a long, hard road.\u00a0 It is tougher than beating alcohol addiction.\u00a0 This is a fact agreed upon by leading opioid addiction treatment experts.\u00a0 There should be a lot of counseling involved, most likely for the family in addition to the user.\u00a0 Persistence is also a key factor.\u00a0 Once treatment is started, it is important NOT to give up at any stage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-an-opioid-addiction-be-treated-solely-at-home\"><\/span>Can an Opioid Addiction Be Treated Solely at Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In actuality, the answer is yes; however, there are a number of pitfalls.\u00a0 The user is going to exhibit serious withdrawal symptoms.\u00a0 This can incorporate physical illness, harmful mood swings, personality difficulties, and so many more bad occurrences.\u00a0 Remember, the process can take years.\u00a0 That is a long time for a family to cope with this.\u00a0 Frequently, it does not work at all.\u00a0 It is highly recommended to avoid this and seek the experience of a trained staff to overcome addiction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-constitutes-an-excellent-drug-rehab-center\"><\/span>What Constitutes an Excellent Drug Rehab Center?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One that believes each patient deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.\u00a0 Each one will receive their own customized treatment program like Principles Recovery Center.\u00a0 They have more than thirty years of experience, some of who have personally gone through drug addiction.\u00a0 The counselors and staff members truly want to help.\u00a0 The opioid user is definitely not alone here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-anything-i-can-read-that-will-help\"><\/span>Is There Anything I Can Read That Will Help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reading this article all the way through, as well as similar pieces is a great start.\u00a0 The websites of treatment centers, such as Principles Recovery Center, have plenty of helpful information on them.\u00a0 This latter source of information is also available in Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Another excellent resource for everyone involved in helping the user is a recent study published in the &#8220;Journal of Addiction Medicine.&#8221;\u00a0 The lead author of that study is a person named Lauren Hoffman.\u00a0 Ms. Hoffman analyzed recovery services and methods of treatment of opioid abuse.\u00a0 She is a notable authority on this subject.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-thoughts-on-this-topic\"><\/span>Final Thoughts on This Topic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It cannot be stressed enough how vital it is for the family and friends of an opioid addict to support him or her.\u00a0 They will not be successful on their own.\u00a0 It is just as important to choose the correct addiction treatment facility.\u00a0 Pick one where the staff completely understands and identifies with the user.\u00a0 Make sure the whole family is included in the treatment efforts.\u00a0 That is the only way to ensure a full recovery.\u00a0 Do not wait, begin your search today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The statement that beating an opioid addiction is difficult is not an understatement.\u00a0 It definitely is tough; however, it is NOT impossible.\u00a0 With the support of loving family members and friends, it is totally feasible.\u00a0 This article discusses how to help a person you know that has an addiction to opioids. 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