Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms
In recent years, the risk of teen Opana overdose has become a reality more and more often. Parents are often caught by surprise and baffled at how such an obscure drug could have caused such a devastating problem for their children. Opana, or oxymorphone, is a narcotic painkiller that is just as addictive and deadly as OxyContin, Percocet or Vicodin. Regular use causes a physical tolerance to develop, an issue that is identifiable by the withdrawal symptoms that your teen experiences when he or she attempts to stop using the drug. The ability to recognize Opana withdrawal symptoms gives parents the chance to enroll their teens in an Opana detox and addiction treatment program and get them the help they need before it’s too late.
Contact us at Newport Academy today to find out how our Opana detox program can help your teen.
Recognize Teen Opana Withdrawal Symptoms
With all the hormonal changes, tight scheduling and changes in likes and dislikes during the teen years, it can be difficult for parents to recognize which changes signify an issue like drug addiction. Though every teen is different, teen Opana withdrawal symptoms often occur when there is a serious physical dependence on Opana characterized by weeks of regular use. If your teen misses a dose for some reason, he or she may experience:
- Weakness and fatigue
- Insomnia and yawning
- Sweating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever and chills
- Runny nose
- Irregular heartbeat
It may look like the flu at first, but when it seems to disappear for a few days then return, it’s a good sign that your teen is experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
How Teen Opana Detox Treats Withdrawal Symptoms
When you recognize the signs of Opana withdrawal symptoms in your teen, your next step should be enrolling him or her in a medical detox at a teen rehab center. Here your child will have medical care and pharmacological assistance if necessary to get through withdrawal symptoms as quickly and comfortably as possible. Though your teen will likely continue to feel ill, he or she will have round-the-clock care in the event of complications or particularly harsh withdrawal symptoms.
If your teen is diagnosed with an underlying medical condition or if he or she has a psychological issue, Opana withdrawal symptoms may be more difficult to bear. It is important to give your teen’s medical team a complete medical history upon enrollment and encourage your teen to be as forthcoming as possible with doctors during detox.
Does Your Teen Need Opana Detox?
If your teen is experiencing Opana withdrawal symptoms, then she needs an Opana detox – sooner rather than later. The risk of overdose is huge among teenagers, and the sooner you help your child to break her addiction to Opana, the more likely she will be to recover and recuperate from the negative health effects of Opana addiction.
Treat Withdrawal Symptoms at Newport Academy’s Teen Opana Detox
Would you like to learn more about what you should expect from a comprehensive teen Opana detox and addiction treatment program? Contact us at Newport Academy today for the information you need.