Opioids are a type of medicine used to relieve from pain. Opioids reduces the number of pain signals to the brain so that the patient feel less pain than they actually have. Doctors prescribe this medicine in some specific situations such as dental procedures, injuries, surgeries etc.

Opioid use is safe when we use it by strictly following the prescription given by the doctor. Some people misuse opioids and get addicted to it.

Addiction is a disease which is affected to your brain and your behavior. When we say that you are addicted to something, in the absence of that “something”, you cannot control your brain. In such conditions, our behavior become unpredictable. In the first stages, it is controllable but by the time going the situation will get uncontrollable.

Opioid addiction is such a disease caused by misuse of opioids. That is, opioid addiction is a medical/mental condition that results from changes in the brain in susceptible people because of the over use of opioids. Fortunately, medications and counseling can improve the chances of success. Our providers help our patients with prescription medications like buprenorphine (or Suboxone), along with 12-step programs helping them stay on the road to recovery.

Please call our office for further help.