Actiq:
Actiq is one of the versions of Fentanyl. Actiq is a powerful, synthetic opiod, which is generally prescribed as a pain reliever for Cancer patients who are already opiod-tolerant. It is 80-100 times stronger than Morphine, hence considered a schedule 2 controlled substance.
As in the case of other drug abuse, Actiq is mostly sold "off-label" than prescribed to the patients who are already resistent to other pain releivers. Because of its instant effects in releiving the pain,many people use them for treating migranes,neuropathy,arthritis and other severe pains of the body.
Actiq is deliverd into the system through lolipop-like oral lorenzeses, transdermal patches or by injection. The euphoric effects of actiq make it a popular drug abused and traded in an illict manner. Apart from the drug abusers, even those who suffer from authentic pain issues can get hooked after taking more and more to acheive the desired effect.
Since actiq is sold in the form of lolipop,it can be fatal for children who may confuse the lolipop for candy.
Actiq Addiction:
Since actiq has a high potential to be habit-forming it can lead to Actiq addiction. Generally actiq and its derivatives are used who are tolerant to opiods. If actiq is administered to the patients who are not tolerant to schedule1 opiods,they should suffer a fatal reaction.
Although actiq is intended only for breakthrough pain in cancer patients, "off-label" prescriptions are common. As we know that most pain killers have the capacity to lead to addiction, patients using them should be closely monitered for the signs of addiction.
Actiq addiction can be fatal, sometimes causing death in some cases.
Factors effecting Actiq Addiction:
1.Genetics
2.Emotional distress
3.Depression
4.Peer pressure
5.Chronic pain
6.Experimentaion
Symptoms:
* Lose of control over drug use
* Strong craving for the drug inspite of knowing the side effects
* Obsession with obtaining or consuming the drug
Actiq addiction is progressive in nature(i.e), it gets worse overtime. The problem can be so severe that the abuser may start shoping around for doctors to secure more of a supply, buying or trading them illictly.
Withdrawal symptoms:* Insomnia
* Sweating
* Nausea
* Pain
* Anxiety
* Rigid muscles
* Hallucinations
* Fever
* Diarrhea
* Restlessness
Treatment:
Actiq treatment can be difficult because of its opiod nature, leading to both mental and physical addiction. The actiq drug treatment is done by correcting chemicla inbalances in the body, psycological evaluations and latest medical advancement.
ANR, also known as Wasmann method of rapid detox treats actiq addiction as a physical disease that can be overcome with advanced medical techniques. Actiq abusers should be treated physically and mentally with dignity and respect. In the ANR(Accelerated Neuro-regulation), the bodies opiod receptors are cleansed of opiods while the patient is anaesthetized and asleep.
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