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Demerol is listed as a DEA Schedule II narcotic, which is in the same category as cocaine, codeine, morphine and OxyContin. Schedule II narcotics are the drugs with the highest likelihood for addiction of all medications approved for human use. Demerol is the trade name for the generic drug known as meperidine. It is found in pill form, as an injectable liquid, or as a syrup, and is legally available only through prescription.
Demerol is prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Used as prescribed over a significant period of time or used in ways other than prescribed can cause a mental and physical dependence. The more one uses Demerol, the more the body's tolerance develops which leads to a regularly increase in dosage. As with other Schedule II narcotic drugs, the process of addiction may begin innocently. The typical cycle of addiction for Demerol is:
The brain develops irreversible changes at the receptor level which fuel cravings and drug seeking behavior. Because of its addictive nature, Demerol is not generally recommended for long term use.
More common among chronic pain patients and healthcare professionals, Demerol addiction is an illness that can destroy you or your loved one's life. Not only does addiction affect the life of the substance user, but it also affects the lives of those around them, including family, friends, and employers. Demerol is a potent opioid analgesic and addiction to it carries the same risks as addiction to any other opiate such as heroin, morphine, or Oxycontin. Most people who are unable to arrest their Demerol addiction are either unwilling to accept and admit to their problem or they are unable to accept help. Demerol addiction and Demerol withdrawal are medical conditions that require intensive medication treatment for opiate addiction.
Whether it is due to seeking a reduction in pain or an elevation in pleasurable feelings, a person suffering from Demerol addiction begins to take more Demerol than what has been prescribed. Demoral abuse almost always leads to a mental obsession and a craving for more of the drug. This addiction can lead to fatal consequences if taken in amounts that are greater than the body can process. This is especially true if Demerol is mixed with other substances, such as alcohol, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines. High doses of Demerol can induce seizures, especially in those with impaired kidney function. Sudden cardiac arrest is not unknown for those abusing Demerol as it can produce certain changes in the electrical activity in the heart.
The other devastating consequences of Demerol addiction are related to the destruction it has on one's social, financial, and family situation. Legal consequences can arise directly from obtaining the drug or indirectly from DUIs, failure to pay one's bills, or marital separation. Licensure issues for those nurses and doctors who choose to steal meperidine from the hospital are common.
Demoral withdrawal must be monitored by a medical professional in a specialized detox center. Demerol withdrawal symptoms resemble those to opiates. They include flu like symptoms, nausea, fatigue and restlessness lasting 3-7 days. Demerol detox, as with other opiate detoxes, should always be under the supervision of addiction physicians. Once Demerol detox has been completed, addiction treatment should immediately be sought. The better the treatment center, the better chances of an onsite medically staffed drug detox center unit with residential addiction treatment with medical staff certified in addiction with expertise in addiction, chronic pain and mental health disorders.
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