Adarna
Opioid Addiction Treatment in Houston, Texas
Opioid addiction is one of the most serious public health challenges in the United States, with devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Many people who struggle with opioid dependence began using these medications as prescribed, but their highly addictive nature can make it extremely difficult to stop once reliance develops.
Fortunately, there are effective, medically guided approaches available to help individuals break free from opioid dependence. Treatment may include supportive therapies to ease withdrawal symptoms, alternative strategies for managing pain, and personalized care plans designed to support long-term recovery.
If you live in the Houston area and are ready to take the first step toward overcoming opioid dependence, James O. Hill II, DO, and his compassionate team are here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opioid Addiction Q & A
What are opioids?
Opioids are a broad category of painkillers that interact with the opioid receptors in your cells. Opioids get their name from the opium poppy, used to make some drugs like morphine, but many modern opioids like OxyContin® or fentanyl are a synthesized form of the plant. When you take an opioid, it dulls the sensation of pain and provides a sense of pleasure, well-being, or euphoria.
While opioids can be used safely when prescribed by a doctor, they are extremely addictive, especially when used to treat pain over time. While lower doses cause side effects like sleepiness or confusion, higher doses of opioids can easily lead to overdose and sometimes death.
What are the side effects of opioids?
Even when used correctly, opioid painkillers can cause a number of deleterious side effects, including:
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Nausea or vomiting
Opioids can also cause further side effects if combined with a number of medications like certain antidepressants, sleeping aids, or antibiotics. They are also especially dangerous if combined with alcohol.
What are the signs of opioid addiction?
Because opioid addiction most often starts as an honest effort to treat real pain, it can begin gradually and may go unnoticed until it becomes quite advanced. You may have developed a dependency on your pain medication if you notice:
- You’re taking your medication more often than indicated, or taking more than prescribed
- You’ve made unsuccessful attempts to curb or eliminate your opioid use
- You’ve had to acquire opioids from an illegal source, or are making great efforts to acquire more opioids
- A constant craving to use opioids, or inability to stop thinking about them
- An inability to fulfill obligations to work, school, or loved ones
- A desire to continue opioid use even after social consequences or alienating loved ones
- You have placed yourself in a dangerous situation while under the influence of your opioids
- You need more and more opioids to feel the effects
Most importantly, if you notice withdrawal symptoms like diarrhea, sweating or extreme nausea when you go without opioids, you have most likely developed a physical dependency.
How can Adarna help me overcome opioid addiction?
Adarna provides a supportive, medically guided approach to help ease the challenges of opioid withdrawal and recovery. Many patients benefit from care plans that focus on reducing withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, discomfort, and digestive issues, making the transition off opioids more manageable.
Because opioid dependence is often tied to underlying pain conditions, treatment also includes alternative strategies for managing chronic pain without relying on addictive medications. By addressing both the physical and underlying causes of dependence, Adarna helps patients break the cycle and move toward long-term recovery.
Schedule an Opioid Addiction Evaluation
If you’re experiencing symptoms of Opioid Addiction in Houston, TX, call today or request an appointment online.