There are various types of opioid drugs

Opioids are medications which are used to treat severe pain. The opioid intoxication occurs due to excess dosage of the drug

There are various types of opioid drugs, which include:

• Heroin

1. Oxycodone

• Morphine

• Codeine

• Methadone
• Most commonly abused opioids are heroin and methadone. According to the reports, the United States has the most common occurrence of opioid intoxication and the consequences are deadly, which include:
• Accidentally  overdose
• Mix various opioids together
• Take drugs without prescription

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, every year up to 15% of high school children abuse opioids. The prescription drug abuse is becoming common amongst all the teenagers.

There are certain risk factors which can lead to intoxication. For instance, a few patients may forget that they already took the medication and therefore,  dose accidentally. Therefore, it is necessary to separate the medications by daily dosage. This ensures that the patient does not take the medicines more than the prescribed.

The severity of the symptoms certainly depends upon the amount of drug abused. Some common symptoms include:

• Extreme fatigue

• Constant change in heart rate

• Loss of alertness

• Contracted pupils

• Slowed breathing

An opioid overdose requires an emergency medical treatment in a certified rehab for  The vital signs of the patient are monitored constantly and the doctor may order a screening to determine the effect of an overdose on the body.

Few people who mix alcohol with opioids are at a greater health risk and can lead to coma or even death. The severity of the overdose is determined by the professional and then a proper therapy is provided. Mild cases are usually easy to treat and require short hospital visits. However, in severe cases, the drug addict stays in the hospital under the monitoring of the doctors.

For a long-term outlook, the professionals usually suggest a behavioral therapy which can help one overcome drug addiction and live a healthy life. Moreover, joining a support group also helps to overcome the drug addiction and share the inspiring stories with the co-mates.