Prescription opioids used for pain relief are generally safe when taken for a short time and as prescribed by your health care provider. However, opioid misuse and addiction are still potential risks
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What to Do in the Event of an Opioid Overdose
In the event of an opioid overdose, knowing how to respond quickly and effectively is crucial and can be life-saving. From recognising the signs of overdose to administering life-saving naloxone, it is important to be prepared and not let confusion or panic dictate your actions Understanding these procedures can significantly enhance the affected individual’s chances […]
Heroin Addiction
Heroin is an opioid drug that is synthesized from morphine, a naturally occurring substance that is extracted from the seed of the Asian poppy plant
What to Do in the Event of an Opioid Overdose
In the event of an opioid overdose, knowing how to respond quickly and effectively is crucial and can be life-saving. From recognising the signs of overdose to administering life-saving naloxone, it is important to be prepared and not let confusion or panic dictate your actions Understanding these procedures can significantly enhance the affected individual’s chances […]
Nitazenes: Misuse, Effects and Treatment
Nitazenes are a potent class of new synthetic opioid drugs that are not approved for medical use. These opioids present a high overdose risk due to their exceptional strength, which is up to 1000 times stronger than morphine, and are highly addictive. If abused, they can cause severe health issues, including lowered consciousness and respiratory […]
Do I Need Detox?
If you are battling drug or alcohol addiction and considering treatment options at Castle Craig, you may be asking yourself an important question: “Do I need a detox?” Here we aim to provide you with a clear understanding of whether a medically supervised or assisted detoxification is necessary for your recovery. Detoxification, commonly known as […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment vs Abstinence-Based Treatment
When you are living with addiction, it is not always easy to know what type of treatment is best for you. At Castle Craig, we can help you make a decision that can guide you towards a life of sobriety, where recovery from addiction is not just a hope, but a reality. Treatment comes in […]
Chronic Pain Management & Addiction
Chronic Pain Management & Addiction Some patients who come into residential rehab treatment may have an addiction that stems from the overuse of opioids and other painkillers to treat chronic pain. Many of the drugs that are used for chronic pain have addictive potential, these include codeine, dihydrocodeine, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl and buprenorphine. Evidence shows […]
Cocaine Overdose
Cocaine Overdose: How to Help This page explains how much cocaine can cause an overdose, the signs and symptoms of cocaine overdose and what to do in the case of a cocaine overdose. How much cocaine causes an overdose? Cocaine overdose is difficult to define, because there are so many factors that are involved. In […]
Codeine Addiction: Codeine Overdose & Dangers
Are you worried you, or someone you care about, is currently experiencing a codeine overdose? This article will talk you through what happens during an overdose, what to do, and what treatment you can expect to receive. It’s important to note that codeine is both a prescription drug and addictive, so in some cases people […]
How to Detox From Opiates
What Is an Opioid? Opioids are a type of medication used for pain relief that can be created synthetically or derived naturally from the opium poppy. You might hear the drugs derived from natural sources, such as morphine and codeine, referred to as opiates. Synthetic opioids can include pethidine, fentanyl, and tramadol. But what exactly […]
Can You Overdose on Xanax?
Xanax is a sedative prescribed by doctors for anxiety or muscle spasms and it is also bought illegally as a party drug. It is particularly strong and highly addictive, which means it can be easy to overdose on it. Here we explain the danger of taking too much Xanax, what to look out for if […]