How Medications Help
Common opioid withdrawal medications may include methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and lofexidine. Medications for opioid withdrawal symptoms are used to help reduce discomfort and cravings without producing the pleasurable effects an opioid-dependent person experiences while using opioids.
These medications do so by linking to the same receptors that opioids do but instead, activating these receptors at a slower or less powerful rate. Certain medications also help by blocking the activation of these receptors fully to prevent any rewarding effects.
Why Medical Supervision Is Important
It is important to understand what your body needs based on your personal experience with opioid dependency or addiction. Doing that with the help of a medical professional can make a world of difference in your recovery and overall health.