Kennesaw Codeine Rehab

First Steps to Sobriety Start Here

North Georgia Recovery Center in Kennesaw is here to support you when you want to challenge codeine addiction safely and effectively. We can personalize your rehab treatments and therapies to fit your specific needs and expectations, no matter how severe your addiction to codeine might be. This directed approach to recovery not only makes you more comfortable while you are in the recovery process, but it can also make it easier for you to gain and maintain sobriety.

To take the first step toward sobriety, please call (678) 940-7873 today and learn more about codeine rehab in Kennesaw, GA.

What is Codeine?

Codeine is an opiate that is typically prescribed as a painkiller. Patients who are recovering from surgeries are sometimes prescribed codeine. Another popular use for codeine is its ability to suppress coughs, which is why some cough medicine is only available from pharmacy departments, even without a prescription.

Dangers of Codeine Addiction

Many opiates are notorious for being more addictive than a user expects, and codeine is no exemption. If codeine is used without following a prescription, then the risk of an addiction forming is significant. Although, some people have become addicted to codeine even when carefully following a prescription for a painkiller or cough suppressant.

Addiction to codeine brings many risks to both physical and mental health. As the addiction worsens or goes untreated, the risk of severe side effects increases.

Codeine addiction can cause the following symptoms and health risks:

• Constant nausea or frequent vomiting after eating
• Hot flashes, night sweats, and constant discomfort
• Cardiovascular failure and/or weakened pulse
• Seizures
• Anxiety and depression
• Chronic pain

Certain symptoms of codeine addiction seem paradoxical in that they become worse in between doses of codeine. This type of reaction is characteristic of withdrawal symptoms. For example, someone with an addiction to codeine that was prescribed as a painkiller may feel worsened pain in between doses, even though the underlying conditions that cause that pain have not worsened, too.

Understanding Codeine Addiction

Codeine is a synthetic opioid derived from opium. While effective for pain management, it can quickly lead to dependence and addiction. Codeine addiction can manifest in various ways, including:

• Tolerance: The need to increase the dosage to achieve the same pain-relieving effects.
• Withdrawal symptoms: Experiencing unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms upon cessation or reduction of codeine use. These symptoms can include:
• Cravings: Intense urges to use codeine despite negative consequences.
• Neglecting responsibilities: Prioritizing codeine use over work, family, and other obligations.
• Legal and social problems: Facing legal issues related to drug possession or experiencing strained relationships due to addiction.

Codeine Rehab at North Georgia Recovery Center

North Georgia Recovery Center provides a supportive and evidence-based approach to codeine addiction treatment. Our programs address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction, offering a holistic path to recovery.

How to Treat Codeine Addiction

There is no cut-and-dry method to treat codeine addiction. Everyone who is struggling with an addiction to codeine is unique. As such, the approach to their treatments, therapies, and care programs must also be unique.

At North Georgia Recovery Center, we have deliberately built a rehab and addiction recovery center with a variety of treatment options. By diversifying the care available through our programs, we can better find something that works for you specifically, rather than relying on a blanket approach that might not be as effective. During the intake process, we can sit down with you and decide on what treatments would make the most sense based on the severity of the codeine addiction, any health side effects it is currently causing, your work schedule, and much more. The goal is to make sure you feel supported when you are here, almost as if you were right in your own home and surrounded by trusted family and friends.

Three of our most popular treatment programs are:

• Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
• Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
• Outpatient group with aftercare

Again, please do not feel like you will be forced or pressured to use one program or another. We want to emphasize how our positive, community atmosphere integrates personalized care to make sure every step of your recovery journey is comfortable.

Taking the First Step Towards Recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling with codeine addiction, know that help is available. Contact North Georgia Recovery Center today to learn more about our codeine rehab programs and take the first step towards a healthier and happier future.