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Think Twice when the Doctor hands you some pills

Jan 13, 2015 | Posted by cmbmd79@gmail.com | #Addiction, #Suboxone #drugaddiction, addicted to heroin, addicted to opiates, methadone. drug addiction, opiates, suboxone, subutex |
Some may not know why addiction to opiates is so strong and why people continue to use despite the negative attention they draw and negative effects its use has on their many aspects of life.
The analgesic (painkiller) effects of opioids are a function of reduced perception of pain, decreased reaction to pain and an increase in tolerance to pain.

Side effects of Opioids include but are not limited to euphoria, constipation, sedation, respiratory depression and more effects.

Repeated doses of opiates at no specific frequency or time (as everyone is different) can lead to drug tolerance.  Essentially, there is decrease in pharmacologic response following repeated or prolonged drug administration.
This essentially means the patient has to take higher dosages to achieve an effect which is in all likelihood far above the current level of tolerance. I will not go into the in-depth pharmacokinetics of tolerance but I will help you to understand the behavioral effects associated with opioid tolerance.

At some point the body becomes physical and mentally addicted. This is a point at which not only will the body not have the same analgesic relief it did on a previous low dose, but now if the patient stops the medication he or she may experience flu like symptoms including rhinorrhea, body aches, chills, sweats, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting to name a few. Often time individuals do not want to stop using drugs because of this horrible withdrawal syndrome.  You can count on being out of work a few days with these symptoms.

Opiates principally act on the central and peripheral nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract and so much of the side effects surround these symptoms and do the withdrawal symptoms.

At this day and age we are losing so many young and old patients losing their lives from opioids. Opioids have been easy to obtain as more pills than ever are being prescribed. With increasing street prices seen for such medicines as hydrocodone. Many have begun to seek and use heroin as it is quite a bit cheaper, however laced with bad and deadly other substances.
The ultimate goal is to get your loved one to find a practice and doctor first, stop using drugs and initiate treatment. Certain Steps are important as addiction surrounds and involves social, work and home life. Patients need to see a therapist, get rid of all paraphernalia and get rid of any phone numbers or reminders of the past practices.

The initial goal is to change the behavior of the patient (get used to living normal) but long term the goal is not to be on any treatment and able to remain opioid drug free without any crutch. Here is some anecdotal l information we have found from patients. 

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Originally from Long Island, NY, Dr. Brennan had a wonderful upbringing on Long Island and Fire Island in the summers, Grateful for parents sacrifices. I was grateful to have 3 wonderful brothers and a sister all who are inspiring and supportive. I always asked questions and wanted to know more. I was a very curious person and always wanted to learn more. I took a more untraditional path towards Medicine which began at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York where I was a Management Information Systems Major and graduated with a B.S. During my 4 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute I traveled and studied abroad in Australia and Indonesia. I was also a member of the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Team for all 4 years. I felt I really wasn’t doing the work I wanted to do every day. Moreover, I was passionate about health, wellbeing and fitness. I enjoyed working with and helping people and I knew Medicine was where my heart was. So, I went to Medical School and now practice Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. I have taken advantage of my education and further exploited that knowledge to learn more about health information technology, software development and web development. I enjoy inspiring others to take on challenges and reap the rewards of success. I now spend a good portion of my time outside of the hospital brainstorming ideas and developing software and designing websites. I am passionate about life and all the opportunities it has to offer. Never take anything for granted and be grateful you have another day to further your knowledge and make a contributing impact on society.

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