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What are Opiates?

The term “opiate” describes a class of drug that targets the nervous system to help relieve pain. Although some of these drugs have a medical use, they are all extremely addictive and can be damaging if not used properly.

The highly-addictive nature of opiates makes rehabilitation difficult, and withdrawal intense. Professional opiate addiction treatment is the best way to recover from addiction and establish long-lasting sobriety.

Signs You or a Loved One May Benefit From Opiate Addiction Treatment

The clinical term for an opiate addiction is opioid use disorder (OUD), as recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). To be diagnosed with OUD, a person needs to show any two of the following symptoms:

  • Using opioids in large doses for long periods of time
  • Repeated, unsuccessful attempts to reduce or end opioid use
  • Excessive time, energy, effort and money spent using and recovering from use
  • Strong, persistent cravings to use opioids
  • Difficulty meeting expectations and responsibilities at home, work or school
  • Continuing to use opioids despite the negative impact on personal relationships
  • Choosing to use opioids instead of participating in fun activities
  • Using opioids in dangerous situations, like driving
  • Gradually needing to take more of the opioid to produce the same effects
  • Feeling ill or uncomfortable when the drug is not present in the person’s body

Having more than two of these symptoms is an indicator of a more severe disorder.

You Don’t Have to Face This Alone

Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, recovery starts with a simple phone call. One conversation can be the turning point.

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Opiate Addiction Treatment at North Georgia Recovery Center

At North Georgia Recovery Center, we’re committed to providing opiate addiction rehab that makes a meaningful difference for the people receiving treatment and their loved ones. Our facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, makes high-quality care easily accessible for those who need it, and we work hard to foster a community where everyone feels completely supported in their progress.

Types of Opiate Addictions We Treat

Opiate addiction takes many forms, from prescription painkillers to illicit street drugs, and each comes with its own risks and challenges. Our team has experience treating a wide range of opiate dependencies, tailoring care to the specific substance, its effects, and your individual needs.

Heroin

Codeine

Oxycodone

Hydrocodone

Fentanyl

See If Your Insurance Covers Opiate Addiction Rehab

Don’t let concerns about cost keep you from getting the help you need. Our admissions team offers free, no-obligation insurance verification so you can understand what your plan covers and your treatment options.

A simple phone call can give you the answers you need to move forward with confidence. Contact us today to verify your benefits and take the first step toward lasting recovery.

United Healthcare
United-Healthcare
Magellan Health
Aetna
Aetna Insurance
carelon
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Multi Plan
MultiPlan Insurance
Tricare

Frequently Asked Questions

If you still have questions about opiate addiction rehab, reach out to our team. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have so that you feel fully informed before making a decision regarding your care.

Opiates are any drugs that are created with opium, which is a substance derived from poppy plants. Drugs that are made with this natural substance are the only “true” opiates.

Opioids are similar to opiates, but are created synthetically. All of these drugs can serve medical needs but are frequently abused recreationally as well.

Even with an initial prescription ordered to treat pain, users are highly likely to become dependent on the use of opiates. Long-term use of opiates can lead to:

  • Bowel obstruction
  • Breathing issues
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Increase risk of heart attack or heart failure
  • Immunosuppression

Family involvement is extremely important in supporting long-term healing. Even though our programs are designed to support you after you leave our care, there’s no support system more constant in your life than your loved ones. Our family therapy program helps rebuild relationships between the people receiving care and their loved ones.

Recovering from opiate addiction is often a lifelong journey with many ups and downs, but having a strong support system can help keep a person on the straight and narrow path to sobriety. Learn as much as you can about opiate addiction before you approach your loved one so you can better empathize with their situation.

Understand that you may need to approach your loved one multiple times before they eventually agree to seek help. You cannot force someone to get sober. While you can guide them towards the help they need, ultimately, they must make this decision for themselves.

If they agree to get help, stay involved throughout all stages of their recovery. This is the time they will need your support the most!

We understand that your daily responsibilities, such as work or school, are important to maintain. However, your recovery needs to be your top priority, especially in the early stages of opiate addiction treatment. That may mean adjusting your work commitments temporarily. Once you’ve completed our partial hospitalization program (PHP), you’ll enter our intensive outpatient program (IOP), which allows for more flexibility in your treatment schedule.