Laudanum Addiction and Laudanum Abuse
Siobahn Morse, the executive director of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies, discusses Laudanum Addiction and Abuse.
What is Laudanum?
Laudanum is a type of opium drug made into an alcohol solution. Occasionally, the term can refer to any preparation that contains opium as its main ingredient.
In modern times, Laudanum is used primarily to treat diarrhea in adults, and to prevent withdrawal symptoms and infants born to opiate addicted mothers.
Laudanum Addiction and Laudanum Abuse
It is available by prescription. Like all opiates, Laudanum is highly addictive. It is strictly regulated as a Schedule II substance.
What are the effects of Laudanum?
Laudanum produces effects similar to other opiates such as morphine, codeine, oxycodone, heroin and methadone.
Individuals who take opiates such as Laudanum usually report feelings of euphoria and well-being while high on these types of drugs.
Laudanum also reduces anxiety and eases pain. As the user comes down from a Laudanum high, he or she may develop feelings of depression.
What is Laudanum addiction and abuse?
Laudanum abuse includes any use of the drug beyond its intended and prescribed use. This may include using a larger dose of the drug than your doctor recommends or using it more frequently than recommended.
It can also include continued use of Laudanum after the initial problem for which it was prescribed has been resolved. Someone who abuses Laudanum may try to obtain extra prescriptions for the drug by going to multiple doctors or pharmacies. He or she might steal Laudanum from a legitimate user or buy it in excess in the black market.
What are the side effects of Laudanum?
Some users experience side effects of Laudanum including: itching, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, loss of appetite, and dry mouth.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Laudanum?
Withdrawal from Laudanum is the same as withdrawal from any opiate. The recovering user may experience any of the following symptoms: anxiety, muscle aches, agitation, body tremors, hot and cold flashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and insomnia.
Laudanum Addiction and Abuse
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