Opioids are addictive and harmful drugs. It confuses the body’s natural regulating systems and risks major short-term and long-term damage. The health implications of opioid addiction are serious. Our method for addressing opioid addiction prioritises compassionate care, discretion and privacy, and evidence-based clinical programs.

Aside from alleviating severe pain, opioid consumption can also cause euphoria – a sense of heightened well-being. This euphoria can even happen to people using opioids as prescribed by their doctor. However, the pleasant sensations typically diminish over time, which can compel someone to increase their drug intake to get the same feeling. The drug’s pleasurable effect makes it so addictive to the point that even the first dose can make someone vulnerable to addiction.

Opioids are a class of powerful drugs derived from natural substances found in the opium poppy plant. While they come in various types, including heroin, fentanyl, and morphine, they all work similarly – activating opioid receptors, an area of nerve cells in the body and brain that blocks pain signals.

Both illegal opioids used recreationally and prescription drugs originally acquired for legitimate medical reasons can cause physical and mental problems. Some side effects of drug misuse include increased risk of hepatitis and HIV, bacterial and skin infections, and overdose. In Australia, the number of deaths due to opioid overdose has reached over a thousand, and most of them used pharmaceutical opioids.

A person struggling with opioid addiction may start isolating themselves from family members or friends, experiencing financial difficulties, and losing weight. They can experience drowsiness, changes in sleep habits, and frequent flu-like symptoms. The signs may not show right away, and a person suffering from substance use disorder may deny the problem for an extended period.

If you or someone you care about struggles with opioid addiction and is ready to start a recovery process, HARP Private Rehab rehabilitation centre can provide the professional and compassionate assistance necessary.