Do You Need Codeine Addiction Treatment?

Many opiates are notorious for being more addictive than a user expects, and codeine is no exemption. While effective for pain management, it can quickly lead to dependence and addiction. Codeine addiction can manifest in various ways, including:

  • The need to increase the dosage to achieve the same pain-relieving effects
  • Experiencing unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms upon cessation or reduction of codeine use
  • Intense urges to use codeine despite negative consequences
  • Prioritizing codeine use over work, family, and other obligations
  • Facing legal issues related to drug possession
  • Experiencing strained relationships due to addiction

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.

Codeine Addiction Treatment at North Georgia Recovery Center

If you’re ready to take on codeine addiction, North Georgia Recovery Center is here to help you do it safely and effectively. We tailor every treatment plan to the individual, enrolling you in therapies to match your specific needs and experiences with addiction. This personalized approach improves your odds of achieving lasting sobriety.

Our approach to codeine addiction treatment is both supportive and grounded in evidence-based care. We treat the whole person, addressing the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of addiction so healing happens on every level. Above all, we want you to feel at home and supported the way you would be by trusted family and friends.

Our facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, offers various levels of care to ensure you get a treatment experience that meets your exact needs:

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

An “in-between” level of care for those who found residential treatment too restrictive but full outpatient too loose.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

A flexible option for people whose work, family, or life commitments make residential treatment impractical.

Alumni Program

A resource aimed at preventing relapse in treatment graduates by connecting you to peers in recovery and checking in on your post-treatment struggles and wins.

Codeine Rehab May Be Covered By Insurance

For some, the most difficult part of starting addiction treatment is wondering how you’ll pay for it. North Georgia Recovery Center works with many major insurance providers to make addiction recovery as financially accessible as possible.

To see what your coverage includes, call our team. We can verify your benefits in minutes, for free, requiring no obligation to enroll in one of our programs.

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

Still wondering how codeine addiction treatment works? Reach out to our team with any additional questions you may have. We’re happy to help, and we’re waiting for your call!

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.

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. Symptoms and health risks associated with codeine addiction can include:

  • 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.

If you see signs of codeine addiction in a loved one, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help. Be prepared to offer support throughout the recovery process, whether that’s through structured family therapy sessions or simply being available to listen when your loved one needs to talk. If you have questions about how to direct your loved one to the care they need, reach out to our admissions team today.