Tramadol is most commonly prescribed for treating moderate pain after surgery or aiding in the treatment of chronic pain. And while it is not as potent as other opioids, it is still possible to become addicted.
Taking higher doses of Tramadol or taking it for a longer period of time to achieve the calming effects, may result in Tramadol dependence and addiction.
Don’t underestimate Tramadol abuse. If you or your loved one have an addiction to Tramadol, you are statistically more likely to subsequently become addicted to more potent drugs. Therefore, addressing an addiction as early as possible is key. Nashville Addiction Recovery offers outpatient Tramadol addiction treatment at our first-rate luxury detox and rehab center.
Once a person develops dependence to Tramadol, abrupt cessation of the drug causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Even using Tramadol as prescribed can cause dependence and withdrawal.
Withdrawal is the result of the body’s chemical addiction. This happens because users develop tolerance to Tramadol, meaning they must take more frequent and larger doses to feel the same effects (e.g. pain relief, euphoria). As a result, the brain adapts to the constant presence of the drug and adjusts chemically. Tramadol withdrawal symptoms usually last 5-7 days.
In the setting of Tramadol dependence, the brain attempts to self-regulate by speeding up and slowing down some of its processes. When the user suddenly stops taking the drug, the brain goes into “overdrive,” causing withdrawal symptoms.
Most experts recommend tapering off of Tramadol instead of stopping the drug abruptly to ease withdrawal symptoms. While most people detoxing from Tramadol describe flu-like symptoms, serious withdrawal symptoms such as severe anxiety, panic attacks and hallucinations may occur. The chance of these symptoms occurring can be reduced with prescription medication such as buprenorphine.
Given the drug’s low potency, you may have trouble deciphering if you or your loved one are suffering from a Tramadol addiction.
Signs of Tramadol addiction include:
Withdrawal symptoms usually begin within hours of discontinuing use of Tramadol. Symptoms can linger for weeks. Many factors influence duration and severity of withdrawal symptoms, such as the length of time spent using Tramadol, how often the person took the drug, and the dosage.
Tramadol withdrawal symptoms vary between individuals. It is best to taper off the drug over time to minimize negative withdrawal symptoms. Tapering off Tramadol involves slowly reducing the dosage over time. Our premier Tramadol detox and rehab center in Nashville can put together a safe program for you to receive Tramadol addiction treatment.
Common tramadol withdrawal symptoms include:
Tramadol addiction can not only lead to other addictions, but also slows down our heart and lung functions. Seeking treatment at our Tramadol detox, rehab, and addiction treatment center in Nashville as soon as possible is of the utmost importance to avoid serious consequences.
Since there are no guidelines to follow when it comes to treatment of a Tramadol addiction, it’s best to approach it patient-by-patient.
According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, when detoxing from Tramadol, a slow tapering approach has proven safer and more effective than an abrupt cessation.
Medication assistance
Post-detox, patients abusing Tramadol saw success via Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT). The medications used in this type of treatment are all government-approved and come with virtually no abuse potential. After a telemedicine assessment, we will determine if MAT is right for you.
As with all addiction treatment, our concierge Tramadol addiction treatment clinic in Nashville will incorporate psychotherapy into your treatment plan. This will help address any potential underlying mental health conditions and better ensure long-term recovery. It is very common for mental health conditions to accompany drug abuse, therefore, we utilize dual diagnosis to treat the two concurrently for best results.
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