Demerol Addiction

• What is Demerol?
• Why do people use Demerol?
• What are the signs of Demerol addiction?
• What are the side effects of Demerol?
• How to treat Demerol abuse?

What is Demerol?
Demerol is known through the generic names Pethidine or Meperidine, based on its International Non-Proprietary Name and United States Adopted Name. It can also go by the names pethanol, dispadol, dolestine, and isonipecaine.

Why people use Demerol?
In 1939, Demerol was first synthesized as an anticholinergic agent that is used to control or block certain processes of the central and peripheral nervous system. When its effects as an analgesic were discovered, it was prescribed by more doctors as a painkiller, but potent as that of Morphine.

Demerol Addiction started to surface when people who take the drug developed a tolerance. An increase in the dosage and prolonged use of the drug resulted to more patients being dependent on the substance. Demerol abuse became prominent, and eventually caused a strict regulation.
A great number of Demerol addiction cases are attributed to the misuse or inappropriate alteration of dosages among patients.

What are the signs of Demerol addiction?
Demerol addiction may be distinguished on a person by hallucinations, uncoordinated muscle movements, vomiting, or a flushed face. Also, a person who often gets headaches, dilated pupils, and experiences sudden mood swings.

What are the side effects of Demerol?
The side effects of Demerol are known to occur even to people who are taking the medication for medical purposes. However, its side effects increase in extent when Demerol abuse is done and produces worse effects on health. Examples are listed below:

• Palpitations and cardiac arrest
• Excessive sweating
• Impaired thinking skills and a slower response time (might be dangerous when driving or operating heavy machinery)
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Difficulty with bowel movement
• Out of focus

How to treat Demerol addiction?
If you've become dependent of Demerol, you have to take action immediately to prevent further damage to your system. Treatment for demerol abuse is available. First, the person who might be addicted to the substance should seek for help from family and friends to consult a drug counselor. Visit our drug rehabilitation centers page and get in touch with a Narconon drug rehabilitation center to see how they can help kick the Demerol addiction.

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