Dr. Nicholas Atanasoff knows how difficult the process of opioid addiction recovery can be for a patient.
The Medical Director and Founder of Addiction Outreach Center (AOC), Dr. Atanasoff looks to provide those struggling with addiction a realistic opportunity at recovery—and to make the process of opioid addiction treatment as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
Identifying the Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal
As an addictionologist, Dr. Nicholas Atanasoff appreciates the challenge many families, loved ones and even patients face not only during the recovery process, but also when it comes to identifying symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Some of the more common signs of withdrawal include:
- Muscle pain
- Immoderate swelling
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Problems sleeping
- Unusual tearing of the eyes
- Nervousness
- Abdominal pain and diarrhea
- Dilated pupils
- High blood pressure
- Fast heartbeat
- Goosebumps
If you or a loved one is experiencing opioid withdrawal, it’s important to get help right away. Visit AOC online today to learn more. https://www.addictionoc.com/