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Depade Detox and Withdrawal

People who are addicted to alcohol or opiates, such as heroin and certain pain relievers, can benefit from checking into a Depade detox center. Depade, which is a brand name for naltrexone, blocks the effects of alcohol and opiates. For more information on Depade detox programs or addiction recovery, please call .

Did You Know?

Abuse of opioids can be fatal, even when the drugs are prescribed by a physician. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 75 percent of prescription drug overdoses are caused by prescription opioids. Other drugs, including alcohol, are involved in half of those deaths.

Recognizing the Signs of an Opiate or Alcohol Addiction

“People who are addicted to alcohol or opiates can benefit from checking into a Depade detox center.”
A person who regularly abuses opiates or alcohol can develop a physical and psychological dependency to the drug. This usually begins with an increased tolerance to the substance, meaning the person must ingest increasingly greater amounts to feel its effects. Once a physical dependency results from this, the person experiences withdrawal symptoms when abstaining from the drug or using lower amounts than usual. A psychological dependency can cause intense urges to use, anxiety when sober, and abnormal behaviors related to obtaining the drug. Enrollment into a Depade detox center can help with both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.

Did You Know?

Depade can be helpful for people in the early stages of developing an addiction, as well as for those who have been abusing a substance for many years. The medication prevents the person from experiencing the euphoric feelings caused by the substance, making abuse of it less desirable.

Other indications that a person may be addicted to opiates or alcohol include:

  • Financial difficulties from making large or frequent purchases of the substance
  • Isolation from others or primarily socializing with other substance users
  • Legal troubles related to substance abuse, such as DUIs and possession charges
  • Taking opioid medications more often than prescribed
  • Use of drugs or alcohol in inappropriate settings, such as on the job
  • Conflicts with loved ones regarding mood and behavioral changes

If you recognize these signs in yourself or a loved one, call us today at to discuss available treatment options. An advisor will provide you with private support and assistance locating a Depade detox center.

How Depade Works

Depade is an opioid antagonist, meaning it binds to the brain’s opioid receptors. This binding stops other substances from interacting with the receptors. If a person who is on Depade injects heroin, the usual effects of heroin are not felt. A potential problem with this is that some people take large doses of a substance in an attempt to override the blocking action of the Depade, and this can result in an overdose. Receiving treatment in an inpatient Depade withdrawal treatment facility can prevent this from happening, as the patients are closely monitored in a drug-free environment.

Residential treatment also provides people with medical and psychological support during the initial detox phase, which makes a person ineligible for Depade. The medication cannot be taken until all opioids are out of a person’s system; otherwise, it worsens withdrawal symptoms. A person must remain clean for a minimum of one week before beginning the medication. During detoxification, physicians can provide other medications as needed to help relieve symptoms of the withdrawal and the symptoms of any other underlying conditions.

Treatments Provided in Depade Detox Centers

individual counselingA Depade detox program provides much more than medication management. It prepares a person for rehabilitation, which can be done in an inpatient center or on an outpatient basis. Some centers offer individual counseling, group therapy sessions, recreational activities, assistance with housing and job placement, and more. A treatment plan for opiate or alcohol addiction, whether on an inpatient or outpatient basis, may also include attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

For more information on Depade detox centers or rehabilitation for drugs and alcohol, please call to receive support and guidance.

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