Morphine Withdrawal

Morphine is highly addictive and those who take it will usually experience morphine withdrawal once they discontinue use. While these symptoms can be quite powerful and difficult to manage, you can recover safely and more thoroughly by seeking the help of a drug treatment center. If you need assistance in locating a treatment center near you, just give us a call at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). The call is toll-free, confidential and the lines are open 24/7. Get the help you need, call now!

What is Morphine?

Morphine is a potent analgesic drug and the primary active agent in opium. It is commonly prescribed to help patients manage severe pain. It effectively accomplishes this goal by affecting the central nervous system and in particular, the synapses of the nucleus accumbens.

Morphine is similar to heroin in that they are both derived from opium and physical tolerance is developed extremely quickly. Morphine addiction affects individuals on both psychological and physical levels, making it very difficult to recover from once one is addicted to it. In addition, the morphine withdrawal symptoms can become so severe that relapse is an all too often occurrence.

Morphine Withdrawal Symptoms

Morphine is such a powerful analgesic that withdrawal symptoms are often experienced as soon as 4 – 6 hours after the last dose. These early onset morphine withdrawal symptoms can include:

  • Insomnia
  • Water eyes and runny nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Profuse sweating
  • Morphine cravings
  • Dysphoria

As the amount of time increases between doses, the morphine withdrawal symptoms will become more severe and can eventually include:

  • Irritability
  • Severe headaches
  • Body aches
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea, vomiting and severe stomach pains
  • Tremors
  • Increased cravings for the drug

Managing Morphine Withdrawal Symptoms

If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction to morphine, it is highly recommended that you be treated in a professional addiction treatment center. Through a medically-supervised detox process, you will be able to better manage your morphine withdrawal symptoms in a safe and healthy environment.

We cannot stress the importance of finding a rehab facility designed to help you manage your morphine withdrawal symptoms. If you don't know where to begin, we have experienced personnel standing by 24/7 to help you. All you have to do is call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) and we can help you locate a quality drug rehab near you. The call is toll-free and confidential, so why not call? The sooner you do, the quicker you will be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.