AmeriHealth Opiates Rehab and Opioid Detox Coverage
One of the greatest threats to public health at this time is the abuse of prescription painkillers containing opiates and opioids. If you are seeking detox from opioids or opiates AmeriHealth Opioid Detox coverage offers a range of benefits. You will be able to get the help you need without becoming overwhelmed with costly expenses ranging from hospitalization to medication management.
Understanding Opiates and Opioids
Opiates and opioids are derived from opium, which comes from poppy plants. These same plants are also the source of the street drug called heroin. Various prescription drugs fall under the definition of an opiate including:
- Oxycodone, i.e. Percocet and OxyContin
- Hydrocodone, i.e. Vicodin
- Codeine
- Diphenoxylate, i.e. Lomotil
- Morphine, i.e. Avinza and Kadian
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse an opioid is a medication used for pain reduction or management. Some opiates including codeine and diphenoxylate are used for other purposes; codeine treats coughs, while diphenoxylate is used for diarrhea. The real concern is when these prescription drugs are used without a doctor’s advice and sold on the street. Thankfully you can get help with opiate abuse via AmeriHealth Opioid Detox Coverage.
Opiates and Opioids on the Streets
While heroin abuse and overdose was an epidemic in the 1970s, the opioids of choice in this decade are OxyContin, codeine, Percocet, Vicodin and various morphine-containing prescriptions. Some of the street names for these drugs, which are covered by AmeriHealth Opioid Detox Coverage, include:
- OxyContin is called O.C., Hillbilly Heroin and Oxycotton
- Codeine is a liquid med often added to beverages to concoct mixtures named Purple Drank, Sizzurp, Lean, Captain Cody and Schoolboy
The individuals who are using these drugs include hardworking individuals who became addicted to opioids following a surgical procedure or medical emergency in which they were prescribed the drugs. Other abusers are multi-substance addicts who are looking to get their next high in any form possible. Heroin addicts turn to street scripts to avoid heroin withdrawals.
Benefits of AmeriHealth Opioid Detox Coverage
One of the most successful ways to kick the opiate and opioid habit is to go through detox. As with any opiate derived substance, a detox from this type of drug is physically challenging. If you attempt to detox on your own you might die. Therefore it is important that you seek medical assistance with detox from opioids or opiates. Take advantage of AmeriHealth Opioid Detox Coverage as you find your path to freedom from these prescription painkillers.