Morphine Addiction Treatment Rehab

Used to relieve severe or chronic pain, Morphine is an opiate which provides a feeling of euphoria, sometimes described as a dreamlike state; this is believed to be why it was named Morpheus the Greek god of dreams.

Typically consumed as a tablet or as an injection, Morphine can also be smoked. It’s sometimes referred to as M, Monkey, White Stuff, Roxanol, or Miss Emma. Morphine has a similar chemical makeup to heroin as it’s derived from the same Opium poppy plant.

As with many pain relief medications, Morphine has the potential to become highly addictive, particularly because your tolerance to Morphine rapidly develops in comparison to other drugs. It’s also relatively accessible and produces strong pleasurable effects, making it even more desirable to an addict.

Addiction to Morphine doesn’t always begin with illicit use, it can often begin with a prescription which can lead to tolerance or dependence on the painkiller drug. Many people start to require a higher dosage to feel their desired effects as their tolerance for Morphine strengthens.

Signs of Morphine Abuse

Drug addiction to Morphine can develop extremely quickly, sometimes just after a few uses of the drug. Some of the most common signs of Morphine abuse include being unable to control your consumption, spending a lot of your time preparing and consuming Morphine, building up a tolerance for Morphine, and prioritising Morphine abuse over spending time with friends or family or participating in activities you once enjoyed.

Suffering an overdose from Morphine abuse is fairly common. Signs of a Morphine overdose include: inattention, intense drowsiness, elevated blood pressure, lower back or side pain, fever, slurred speech, slowed breathing, muscle cramps, stiffness, spasms, lack of movement, lack of responsiveness, and swelling of the face and extremities.

Morphine depresses the Central Nervous System which means an overdose can lead to a coma, unconsciousness, or fatally death.

Treating Morphine Addiction

Once you’ve completed your medical detox, it’s recommended that you immediately begin your psychological and well-being therapies to succeed in your long-term recovery from Morphine addiction.

Some of the most recommended addiction treatment services include motivational interviewing, group therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), relapse prevention, dual diagnosis treatment, stress management, and aftercare support.

To treat Morphine addiction, you can choose between inpatient or outpatient rehab and between private or NHS-funded treatment options. The main difference between inpatient and outpatient treatment is that as an inpatient you remain overnight at the rehab centre for the duration of your treatment plan, whereas outpatients will visit the rehab centre daily to undergo their therapy sessions.

Most people will naturally be more attracted to the option of NHS-funded addiction treatment as it’s usually low-cost or even free. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s the best option for you and your recovery. Because the NHS are so restricted with time and resources, they’re unable to offer a personalised treatment plan or a fast admission process.

Waiting for such a long time to receive a generic treatment plan to follow usually isn’t the most effective way to overcome your battle with Morphine addiction. Some people may go down this route if they have a much milder addiction and are able to get the support they need as an outpatient with generic needs.

For more serious addictions, a private drug rehab centre is certainly the best value and where you’ll find a much higher success rate of recovery. Here, they’re able to tailor each person’s treatment plan to completely suit their individual needs, providing a much more effective service.