What is the Timeline for Withdrawal from Opioids?

Getting Clean from Opioids Making the decision to finally get clean from opioids is the most important step in your life. Chances are, you have tried to control your use but are unable to withdrawal from opioids. This is completely normal because one of the major signs of addiction is the inability to control use. While this can be very frustrating and has likely caused a lot of negative consequences in your life, it is important to know that you’re not a failure. You are chemically dependent on a substance that is difficult to quit by yourself. In addition, you are certainly not alone. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 26.4 million and 36 million people around the world abuse opiate drugs. Withdrawal from opioids can be very uncomfortable, so before you begin a detox, it can be comforting to know what you can expect throughout the process. How Long Does Withdrawal from Opioids Last? Withdrawal from opioids can vary in length from person to person. This can be due to many factors, including the severity of the addiction and how long the person has been using. The more opioids a person uses, the more their tolerance has been built. The higher their tolerance, the more opioids are required to achieve a high. The more tolerance is present, the higher the dependency can be. Depending on a person’s tolerance and dependency, withdrawal symptoms can be more or less severe. In addition, if a person has been addicted to opioids for many years, it is very li...
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