Opioid Crisis: Finding Solutions presented by Mirmont Treatment Center

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

At Mirmont Treatment Center we've been providing alcohol and drug addiction treatment for patients throughout the Philadelphia region since 1985.

6abc Special & Live Chat

Tune into 6abc on July 19th from 7:30-8pm for a special program, Opioid Crisis: Finding Solutions presented by Mirmont Treatment Center, part of Main Line Health. During the special, join us for a Live Web Chat featuring panelists from Mirmont Treatment Center. Take this opportunity to connect with experts and learn about recovery options.

Understanding Opioid Addiction
Opioids are a type of medicine often prescribed by a doctor for chronic conditions or after surgeries and injuries to relieve pain. Opioids lower the amount of pain signals your body is able to send to your brain, as well as changing your brain's response to pain. When used correctly, opioids are a safe medication, but when opioids are misused, the patient can become addicted. The disease of addiction can have severely negative effects on one's brain and behavior. Overtime, addiction changes your brain chemistry which produces the powerful urge, or craving to use the drug.

Symptoms of Opioid Addiction
Inability to discontinue use of the substance
Inability to stop yourself from using more than the recommended amount
Poor coordination