Ultram Withdrawal Treatment & Detox

Symptoms of Ultram Addiction

Ultram and other drugs containing tramadol are habit-forming because they essentially change the way your brain is wired. Tramadol blocks certain receptors in the brain to change how you perceive and react to pain. This can eventually develop into a tolerance, which forces you to take more of the drug to feel the same effects.

Tramadol, like other drugs, also works on the body’s dopamine amount. Dopamine is involved in movement, motivation, pleasure, reward, and a variety of other bodily functions. Using the drug causes a flood of dopamine. To adjust, the brain may produce less dopamine or block its effects, which forces you to use more tramadol to compensate. You get a sense of reward while also replenishing your body’s need for dopamine.

Symptoms of tramadol addiction include:

Neglecting responsibilities at home, school, or work to use the drug; Using the drug to attain a high instead of for its intended use; Using more Ultram than is prescribed; Needing the drug just to get out of bed in the morning; Becoming irritable when asked about your tramadol use

Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms

Intense cravings; Flu-like symptoms; Nausea and vomiting; Diarrhea; Restlessness; Pain in bones and muscles; Paranoia; Hallucinations; Panic attacks; Numbness or tingling in extremities

Effects of Ultram Use

The Effects of Tramadol

As an opiate drug, Tramadol offers many of the same effects, primarily a high that is characterized by euphoric feelings and a sense of complete relaxation. This drives the pain relief function of the drug, but can also lead to abuse and a variety of unhealthy side effects.

Dangers of Ultram Use

Complications of Ultram Use

You should seek medical attention immediately if you experience:

• Seizures
• Fever
• Quickened heartbeat
• Agitation
• Swelling in the face, lips, throat, mouth, eyes, or extremities

Avoid using alcohol or other drugs while using Ultram, and avoid driving or operating machinery as the drug can impair coordination and cause dizziness.

Medical Intervention for Ultram Addiction

Medical Intervention 

While tackling your Ultram addiction might seem intimidating, immediate medical intervention can help you regain control of your life and reverse the drug’s effects. Medicine can be used to stifle the effects of the drug, cope with withdrawal symptoms, curb cravings, and work the chemicals out of your system.

Many treatments for Ultram addiction involve the use of opioid antagonists, which essentially bind to opiate receptors in the body to block the effects of opiate drugs. To help your addiction, your doctor may prescribe:

• Methadone
• Buprenorphine
• Naltrexone
• Subutex
• Suboxone

RECOVERING FROM TRAMADOL ADDICTION

Road to Recovery

Many detox programs lead directly into rehab programs. Where Ultram detox gets the drug out of your system, rehab provides you with guidance, therapy, and classes to keep you sober and healthy in the long run. The most important part of rehab is having the support of trained professionals and the medical assistance you need to move forward on the path to recovery.