Ultram, also known as Tramadol, is a synthetic opiate pain reliever that was created and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is commonly prescribed after things like major surgery. Ultram is also available in an extended-release version so it can also be used by people who have chronic pain requiring around-the-clock treatment.
Is Ultram a Safer Alternative to Stronger Opioids?
When Ultram was first created, it was thought to be a safer alternative to other opioids on the market with a smaller likelihood for abuse, however in recent years doctors have been warned not to prescribe this drug to those with a history of addiction or who have a high likelihood of addiction. The reason is that in large doses Ultram can get you high just like other opioid-based drugs and is very dangerous. Just like any other opioid or opiate pain medication, this drug has a high likelihood to become habit-forming that can turn into abuse or addiction. Opioid and opiate drugs act on opioid receptors in the brain and not only blocking pain but also increasing pleasure and producing a mellow and euphoric “high” when abused. When abused, respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate all slow down and can even become dangerously low. The slowing down of these bodily functions relieves stress and produces feelings of relaxation. These feelings are what people chase when they use Ultram to get high. Luckily, Ultram addiction treatment is available to assist those that are struggling and in need of professional help.
Side Effects from Ultram Addiction
Some of the different ways people seek to enhance the high they want from Ultram is by smoking it, chewing it, snorting it, injecting it, and taking higher doses than prescribed. One of the most common ways it is abused to get high is by snorting it. This allows the drug to enter the bloodstream and feel the high associated with it almost instantly. The side effects of snorting or abusing Ultram can include:
- Breathing problems and difficulty breathing
- Constipation
- Headache
- Hallucinations
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sedation
- Seizures
The effects of Ultram abuse and addiction are seen when a person begins to withdrawal from the drug. Withdrawal symptoms can even happen even if the person is taking it as prescribed due to the physical dependency that is developed. Withdrawal from Ultram can be extremely uncomfortable and include symptoms such as body pain, difficulty sleeping, nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, hallucinations, body tremors, and respiratory distress. Drugs such as Ultram are especially difficult to get clean from because of the painful detox process. It often leaves people continuing abusing this drug just so they do not have to experience the withdrawal symptoms.
Ultram Addiction Treatment
If addiction is left untreated, the chances of fatality continuously increase, as it is only a matter of time. Once an addiction to opiates like Ultram occurs, the best and safest way to get off of the drugs and get your anxiety under control is first with medical detox followed by rehabilitation to treat the opiate addiction and a combination of counseling and prescribed medication that is meant to treat anxiety disorders. Medical detox involves ridding your body of the drugs with the assistance of medical professionals to make the process less painful for you. Here at Evoke Wellness at Cohasset, we offer medical detox and acute treatment services for those suffering from Ultram addiction. Once that is completed we also provide top an of line rehab facility and staff to help you get your life back on track where we provide counseling and therapy to not only treat your addiction but to also treat your and get it under control. If you or someone you love has been struggling with opiate addiction, please feel free to give us a call today. Getting the help you need isn’t always easy, but it is worth it. Let us help you along the way to lasting sobriety.
