Morphine rehab

While morphine rehab is the pathway to recovery, it’s not without its challenges. However, every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and learning. Overcoming these obstacles will make you stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to maintain your sobriety. These challenges include:

• Dealing with morphine cravings: Cravings can strike unexpectedly and can be overwhelming. However, morphine rehab equips you with various coping strategies to effectively manage cravings, such as distraction techniques, relaxation strategies and cognitive restructuring.
• Emotional instability: You may experience a roller coaster of emotions as you navigate the recovery process, with feelings of guilt, shame, anger, sadness or frustration surfacing. Your therapists will guide you in managing these emotions in a healthy and constructive manner.
• Changing old habits and lifestyle: It’s not easy to let go of old habits, behaviours or even friendships that were tied to your morphine use. But remember, these changes are necessary for your recovery and long-term health.

Recognising the need for morphine rehab is always the first and most important step. Here’s a simple self-check quiz to help you determine whether you or your loved one could benefit from morphine rehab:

• Do you feel a strong, uncontrollable urge to use morphine?
• Have you tried to cut down or stop using morphine but failed?
• Are you using more morphine than you initially intended to?
• Do you take more morphine than prescribed or without a prescription?
• Have you experienced problems at work, school or in other areas of your life due to your morphine use?
• Have you continued to use morphine despite it causing physical or psychological health problems?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it may be time to consider morphine rehab.

The first step in every opioid rehab journey is always to undergo detox. Morphine detox is the process of ridding your body of the drug and managing the withdrawal symptoms that arise when you stop using it.

The morphine detox stage is important because it’s where your body begins to heal from the damage caused. To help this healing process along, regular exercise, healthy eating and getting enough sleep can all boost your energy, strengthen your immune system and enable your body to heal faster.

Morphine detox involves a careful reduction of the drug under medical supervision which reduces the risk of severe morphine withdrawal symptoms. You may also be prescribed medication to ease these symptoms and make the process more comfortable.

Withdrawal from morphine can be uncomfortable. The symptoms you experience may vary depending on how long you’ve been using the drug and the dosage you’ve been taking. Common morphine withdrawal symptoms include:

• Anxiety and restlessness
• Muscle aches
• Insomnia
• Sweating
• Abdominal cramping
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rapid heart rate

The morphine withdrawal timeline can vary from person to person, but it generally follows a similar pattern:

• 24-48 hours post-last dose: The initial phase of morphine withdrawal usually commences within the first 24 to 48 hours after the last dose. During this phase, the body starts reacting to the absence of the drug and morphine withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and excessive sweating begin to manifest.
• 3-5 days post-last dose: After a few days, morphine withdrawal symptoms generally reach their peak intensity. During this period, physical discomforts like body aches, fever, rapid heartbeat and gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea are common.
• 1-2 weeks post-last dose: As you progress into the second week of morphine withdrawal, the intensity of physical symptoms typically begins to subside gradually. However, psychological symptoms may persist. You may experience mood swings, anxiety, depression and intense cravings for the drug.
• Beyond 2 weeks: By this point, most of the acute physical morphine withdrawal symptoms usually wane. However, emotional and psychological discomfort can persist in the form of post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS). This can include lingering depression, anxiety, irritability and continued cravings for morphine, all of which require continuous support.

When dealing with addiction, it’s not just the physical dependence that needs addressing; the psychological aspect is just as important. Morphine rehab goes beyond detox and provides therapy options designed to cater to your mental health needs. These include:

Dialectical-behavioural therapy (DBT)

DBT is a highly effective approach for morphine rehab, as it helps individuals develop coping skills to manage cravings and emotional distress while promoting mindfulness and self-acceptance. By combining elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy with mindfulness practices, DBT equips patients with valuable tools to navigate the challenges of morphine recovery and maintain long-term sobriety.

Individual therapy

Individual therapy provides a safe and confidential space for patients to explore the underlying factors contributing to their substance use, work through emotional struggles, and develop personalised strategies for recovery. Through one-on-one sessions, individuals can gain valuable insights, address co-occurring mental health issues, and build a strong foundation for lasting healing and sobriety.

Group therapy

Group sessions allow you to connect with others who are navigating similar challenges. Sharing experiences and coping strategies can foster a sense of community and belonging, which can be very comforting during the morphine recovery journey.

Complimentary holistic therapies

Oasis Runcorn goes one step further and incorporates holistic therapies into our morphine rehab programmes to promote overall well-being and emotional health. These therapies address your mind, body and spirit, providing you with well-rounded care. They include:

Yoga therapy

Yoga therapy combines physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation. Regular practice can reduce stress, enhance mental clarity and improve emotional regulation, all of which are crucial for overcoming morphine use and preventing relapse.

Relapse is an all-too-common part of the morphine recovery journey, but you can minimise the risk with the right strategies. Here are some tips:

Develop a strong support network

Having supportive friends, family, or peers who understand your struggle can make a huge difference. They can provide encouragement and hold you accountable after you leave morphine rehab.

Learn to manage stress

High-stress levels can trigger morphine relapse if not addressed effectively. Learning stress management techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, or mindfulness can prevent you from turning to morphine to cope. Regular physical activity can also help you manage morphine cravings and boost your mood.

Avoid morphine triggers

Avoiding the places, people or situations that trigger your morphine use should be avoided, especially in the early stages of recovery when relapse is most common.

Attend aftercare

Aftercare programmes offer continued support and guidance as you transition back into everyday life. Our aftercare is free of charge for one year, which will help you through difficult times after you leave morphine inpatient rehab.

If you or your loved one is in need of morphine rehab, there is help available. Oasis Runcorn can provide you with a comprehensive recovery plan that will address every aspect of your morphine use and dependency. Get in touch with us today to begin building your new life.