The first 3 steps of undergoing opioid treatment programs during drug recovery

 When it comes to deciding that you need to go to rehab for opioid addiction, there are a lot of thoughts that will cross your mind.

And there is nothing wrong with admitting to yourself – or anyone who loves and supports you – that you are scared. After all, you will be going through a process that is both physically and mentally demanding to try to get control of your addiction and build your life back piece by piece.

For many people, a lot of the fear and anxiety revolving around going to a drug recovery center for opioid addiction is rooted in the fact that they simply do not know what to expect. For that reason, we have taken the time to break down the three first steps of typical opioid addiction so that you can go into the process knowing what is coming your way.

Deciding that you need rehab and that you want to beat your opioid addiction is one of the healthiest and most productive things you can do for your life. Without a doubt, this is the first step to living a healthier and happier life!

If you need to learn more information, you can find it at The Forge Recovery Center.

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Detox

If you know anything about substance abuse rehab, you probably know that the very first step that anyone goes through when checked into a rehab facility. The process of detox is literally what someone goes through as they stop using illicit substances – such as opioids – and the chemicals start to leave their body. This can have an impact on a person’s mental and physical state and depending on the substance being used, the length of use, and how the substances were consumed, detox can take anywhere from three to five to seven days. Some side effects of detox include:

• Cravings for drugs
• Diarrhea
• Dilated pupils
• Intense stomach pain
• Chills