helping a child going through emotional withdrawal

There are many events in a child's life that could cause complications in their emotional growth. A pet dying, a divorce, a relocation, friends moving away or the passing of a loved one can be more devastating to a child than you might imagine. If your child begins to show signs of emotional withdrawal, it is time to look for a counselor to work with your child. What are the signs of emotional withdrawal? How do you know that your child is not coping with these events well? Click through my blog to learn about my family and to find out how going to a counselor helped my son get through some very difficult times.

The Effects Of Opiates And Ibogaine On The Body

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Opiates are drugs that can produce a sensation of pleasure and pain relief. Many opiates are legal and are prescribed to patients who are struggling with pain. However, even when an opiate is legal, it can become addictive and can cause serious health problems. For many patients, ibogaine therapy is the only treatment for opiate addiction that works.

Why Opioids Are So Addictive

When you are addicted to opioids, you may feel a very strong and compulsive desire to consume opioids. You may have a prescription but you may find yourself consuming greater quantities of opioids than you should or using them in a way that they were not intended to be used.

The effects that opioids have on your body, mind, and your day-to-day activities can be crippling. You may find it more difficult to maintain relationships and hold down a job. Not everyone becomes addicted to opioids, but some individuals appear to be more likely to become addicted than others for unknown reasons.

Alterations to Your Brain Chemistry

Those who use opioids seem to experience a change in their brain chemistry and eventually develop a tolerance to the drug. Then, larger quantities of the drug need to be consumed to have the same effect. Another effect is that you may become dependant and be unable to stop taking opioids without severe withdrawal symptoms.

While you might wish that you could end your addiction through willpower alone, the effect that the opioids have on your brain chemistry might mean that you may need a more robust approach such as ibogaine therapy.

How Ibogaine Works

Ibogaine is a substance that is made from plants. When ingested, ibogaine is processed through the liver and is then converted into noribogaine, which then begins to affect the body. It acts as a mild stimulant when it is used in small dosages.

By taking ibogaine, you may experience a reduction in drug cravings. As a result, you may be able to reduce the risk of regularly using opioids. It is primarily meant to treat short-acting opioids and heroin. 

Because the short-acting opioids do not stick to the receptors in the brain, ibogaine is ideal for these types of opioids because they will allow for the physical side effects of the addiction to be treated. They are often used to treat those who would otherwise be going through the withdrawal symptoms of opioid use. Therefore, it's a treatment that you might discuss during a drug rehabilitation program.

Contact a medical professional to learn more about ibogaine therapy.

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5 January 2022