Brain injury from opiate drug use.

[bilxj1]

Once an addict becomes clean from all opiate. will the brain receptor ever completely heal.  My husband is tappering off of a drug called subutex.  He was mis informed about this drug by his Doctor.  He became addicted to pain medicine after an accicednt.  What can help with the PAWS. PosT Acute Withdrawl Syndome?  


Thank you

[bilxj1]

Thanks for your responce.

My husband is tapper down from Subutex. He on 4 mgs.  He is tapper very slow but this week he is feelong some W/D's.  I am not he can make it. We are not sure where to get help.

Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Regular opiate users who abruptly stop using the drug experience withdrawal symptoms four to six hours following the last dose. Symptoms include uneasiness, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, chills, sweating, nausea, runny nose and eyes, irritability, weakness, tremors and insomnia. The intensity of these symptoms depends on how much of the drug was taken, how often and for how long. These symptoms are usually strongest 24 to 72 hours after onset and can persist for seven to 10 days. Sometimes sleeplessness and craving for the drug can last for several months.
http://www.stopopiateabuse.com/effects-of-opiates.htm

Opiate withdrawl does not cause any permanent effect on the brain.There are some medcations like methadone and Buprenorphine that are helpful in opiate withdrawl symptoms.Behaviour and psycosocial therapies are also helpful.Healthy diet and regular exercise help in coping up with post acute withdrawl symptom.Pls log on to the following website and you may find good tips for coping up with post acute withdrawl symptom:
http://digital-dharma.net/addiction/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome-why-we-dont-get-better-immediately/

Hope it helps.Take care and regards.