Codeine Addiction Treatment
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Codeine Addiction Treatment
Codeine addiction detox rehab is a growing area of care in the field of addictions.
Available both over the counter and on prescription, Codeine is used for short term pain but is all to easy to become addicted to.
Like any opioid, once you have been on it for a while, your brain rewires itself to accomodate it.
If you stop taking it, your brain will not be able to cope with the immediate change. As it scrabbles to readjust, incorrect chemical messaging occurs which causes what is known as withdrawal.
Contrary to what you read, this can lead to an acute medical emergency or fatality if not treated properly.
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Find Me a Rehab is an entirely clinician led advisory service.
If you find controlling the amount of Codeine you use is difficult and become unwell when you try and stop, you need expert advice. We provide this: For free, and in confidence.
When Codeine Use Becomes a Problem
Pregabalin is a prescription drug used, traditonally, in dental surgeries for anaestheisa and also in operating theatres.
It is a combination of Oxygen and Nitrogen and is known as hippy crack when used illegally.
Because of the way the gas works on receptors in the brain, it is a pain killer as well as an anaesthetic.
In recent years, many people (usually teenagers and young adults) have accessed Nitrous Oxide as it is used in the catering industry with whipped cream dispensers.
Users report that it gives them a sense of euphoria, they feel more aware of what is going on around them as well as not being connected to the world around them and losing behavioural control.
In the United Kingdom, it is illegal to possess Nitrous Oxide without a lawful reason. It is classified as a Class C drug.
Signs that it may be time to seek help include:
* Taking ever increasing amounts of Nitrous Oxide
* Finding it difficult to stop or cut down
* Strong urges to take Nitrous Oxide
* Spending increasing time obtaining or using that
* Continuing despite the problems it causes you with work,
studies, relationships, etc
* Feeling unwell when you can't get some or less than you
want to use
Dependence and addiction are not the same thing. An addiction clinician can help assess what is happening and what level of support may be appropriate.
Why you should not stop Codeine suddenly
Stopping Nitrous Oxide suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
No addiction clinician or your GP would ever advise you to stop using Nitrous Oxide suddenly.
Withdrawl can include:
* Hand tremors
* Sweating
* Vomiting
* Psychosis
* Hallucinations
* Seizures
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Insomnia
* Cravings
Because Nitrous Oxide is an illegally used drug, there is no tapering schedule. This is because you can not be assured that what you buy from a dealer is the same product every time.
This means that Nitrous Oxide addiction treatment should always be a planned treatment and you should not stop using before admission as you would with alcohol or heroin.
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Treatment starts with an assessment.
A clinician will usually need to understand how much Nitrous Oxide is being inhaled, how long it has been used, whether , any other substances involced and relevant physical or mental health conditions.
Where dependence is present, treatment will usually be a period of treatment in a residential rehab centres.
The setting depends on individual risk and support needs.
For most people, a structured residential programme may be appropriate.
Find Me a Rehab can help you to explore residential rehab options where medical support, therapy, relapse prevention and aftercare are provided in one setting.
Treatment may also include group or individual therapy and recovery approaches such as SMART Recovery or 12 STEP programmes. The right programme depends on the person, not simply the substance involved.
Codeine, Opioids and Other Sedating Drugs
Mixing Nitrous Oxide and Opioids is very dangerous, indeed.
Nitrous Oxide works on the same brain receptors as Opioids so, mixing the two, can severely suppress your central nervous system which can render you unconscious: or worse.
If you mix Benzodiazepines with Nitrous Oxide, this will, quite likely, suppress your central nervous system to a degree where your breathing can become extremely shallow, or stop.
Alcohol will also do this.
If you take Nitrous Oxide on top of blood pressure medication it massively increases the effects of these drugs. As such your blood pressure could drop to very dangerously low levels.
Nitrous Oxide interfers with the body's ability to metabolise Vitamin B12. When this happens, neurological damage can occur. This is not reversible.
There are many other prescribed medications that do not interact well with Nitrous Oxide and this can cause significant problems. These include:
* Antidepressants: Can lead to uncontrollable blood pressure
* ADHD medication: Dangerously high heart rate
* Diabetic medication: Stops Vitamin B12 absorption leading neurological damage
* Stomach acid medications: Same as diabetic medication.
When you speak with an addiction clinician about Nitrous Oxide use, tell them about all medications you take (prescribed and purchased over the counter), drugs, alcohol use and any previous addictions. They are not going to judge you.
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If you find controlling the amount of Codeine you use is problematic and become unwell when you try and stop, you need expert advice. We provide this: For free, and in confidence.
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If private treatment is not an option, the team can also provide information about statutory (free to use) services.
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You do not need to decide on a detox plan or rehabilitation centre before asking for advice.
Start by explaining what you are taking, how often you inhale Nitrous Oxide, what happens when you reduce the amount you take and any other substances used, and prescribed medications being used.
Contact Find Me a Rehab for free and confidential advice about Nitrous Oxide addiction treatment and suitable referral options.
Call 0333 041 9922 or email info@findmearehab.net. The helpline is available 24/7, everyday of the year.
Michael Imonirhua
Michael has been a qualifed substbance misuse practitoner since 2007.
He overcame his own addiction and thrives in recovery by using is lived experience to enhance his work with clients.
He is extremely passionate about person centred care having experienced the drawbacks of traditional community service provision.
Michael holds diplomas in:
* Counselling
* Conflict management
* Group work
* Cognitive behavioural therapy
* Advanced group facilitation
Michael maintains a busy caseload of clients who are overcoming addiction as well as those seeking treatment for PTSD, tramua and other mental health conditions.
In addition Michael is a skilled and experience educator and trainer aside from his role as clinical director of a private treatment service in London.
Frequently Asked Questions on Codeine Addiction Treatment
Unsurprisingly, we get asked a lot of questions on Codeine Addiction Treatment, to make things easier for you, we have included some of the most common one below.
What are the stages of Nitrous Oxide withdrawal?
Nitrous Oxide withdrawal comes in three stages.
The first stage comes after 24-48 hours.
The symptoms will, mostly, be physical and include:
- Hand tremors
- Sweating
- Vomiting
- Psychosis
- Hallucinations
- Seizures (in severe cases)
Between days 3-7 the physical symptoms will begin to reduce. This is when the psychological symptoms are at their worst:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
After the first week, and for about the next two weeks, you are likely to encounter:
- Depression
- Mild drug cravings
How long does a Nitrous Oxide detox take?
Unlike Heroin on Alcohol, there is no substitute medication you can be given to detox.
Treatment involves a period of monitoring, under medical supervision with medication being given to control withdrawal symptoms.
The shortest time is 7 days.
What happens if I go Cold Turkey on Nitrous Oxide?
Trying to go Cold Turkey on Nitrous Oxide is very dangerous.
Please do not attempt this.
Within a day or two you will start to experience withdrawals.
Your brain will tell you what you already know: If you use Nitrous Oxide, your withdrawals will stop.
The problem is, as soon as you stop using Nitrous Oxide, your brain starts to adjust and even after a day of not using, if you took the same amount as you did, you are very likely to overdose. Your brain simply can not process the same amount.
An overdose can be fatal.
There is no emergency reversal drug as their is with Heroin overdose.
Can I do a Nitrous Oxide detox without the 12 Steps?
Yes.
There are a small number of centres that use a SMART or STRENGTH model of group therapy.
We can give you a list of centres to speak to.
Can I do a Nitrous Oxide detox without therapy groups?
Yes.
There are some centres that use individual therapy with no groups to attend.
We can give you a list.
What is the cheapest Nitrous Oxide detox?
You can have a weeks admission to a fully CQC registered addiction treatment centre for £1,975.
There are no hidden charges.
Everything is included:
- Medication
- Clinicians, nurses, therapists, support staff
- Meals
- Accomodation
- Hotel services
- Aftercare
What is the cheapest 28 programme for Nitrous Oxide addiction?
£6,950
This includes:
- Clinicians, nurses, support staff and therapists
- All therapy sessions and groups
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Medication
- Aftercare
There are no hidden charges
Can I do a Nitrous Oxide detox with SMART?
Yes.
There are a number of centres that use SMART as the therapy model.
We can give you a list.
Can I get a Nitrous Oxide detox on the NHS?
Your local authority is responsible for addiction treatment in your area.
Some local authorities provide the service themselves. Most contract services out to a private company, a charity or buy in NHS services.
If you register with your local free to use service you will be assigned a keyworker.
You will need to attend every meeting and group session before they will consider applying for funding for you to attend residential rehab for free.
It is, usually, very rare for someone to be allocated funds for rehab if they are addicted to Nitrous Oxide.
How do I arrang a home detox for Nitrous Oxide?
A home detox for Nitrous Oxide simply isn’t safe.
Unlike Alcohol where substitute medications can be given with recognised medication regimes, the same is not the case with Nitrous Oxide.
The withdrawal symptoms with Nitrous Oxide can be severe and very dangerous.
You need careful monitoring and prescribed medication in order to safely withdraw.
The only way it could be done would be with a live in specialist nurse and the oversight of a consultant psychiatrist in addictions.
This can be arranged but would be very cost prohibitive.
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