Opiate Withdrawal
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When a person stops using opiates after prolonged use, their body can react with a set of discomforts known as withdrawal. Opiate withdrawal is that syndrome of signs and symptoms that appear when reducing or stopping these substances.
Frequent symptoms: anxiety, sweating, muscle aches, nausea, agitation, insomnia, and generalized malaise.
When to seek care? Supporting this process with professional help makes it possible to manage the symptoms more safely and to sustain the change.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist and the psychologist take part in the care, and in acute situations the emergency area may intervene. Seeking professional support is a valuable step to go through this process with greater safety and backing.
Data on 231 doctors who treat opiate withdrawal
Which specialist treats opiate withdrawal?
Opiate withdrawal is mainly treated by a psychiatrist, who can guide the medical management of the process, while a psychologist provides emotional and behavioral support. If you're going through this, it's important to seek professional help as soon as possible.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in opiate withdrawal
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Frequently asked questions
What is opiate withdrawal?
When a person stops using opiates after prolonged use, their body can react with a set of discomforts known as withdrawal. Opiate withdrawal is that syndrome of signs and symptoms that appear when reducing or stopping these substances.
Which doctor treats opiate withdrawal?
Opiate withdrawal is mainly treated by a psychiatrist, who can guide the medical management of the process, while a psychologist provides emotional and behavioral support. If you're going through this, it's important to seek professional help as soon as possible.