Levo-Dromoran
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Levo-Dromoran is the brand name for the generic drug, levorphanol. It is part of a group of drugs known as narcotic pain relievers and is similar to morphine, although its effects can be significantly more powerful than morphine. Levo-Dromoran is often used to treat moderate to severe pain as it is a potent opioid analgesic.
Drugs that fall into the opioid analgesic category are also known by the street names Dust, Juice, Smack, D and Footballs, Levo-Dromoran is marketed as tablets made up of a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. The diversion and abuse of such drugs and their generics are known to be increasing.
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Abuses of Levo-Dromoran
A Schedule II Controlled Substance, Levo-Dromoran can be habit forming and authorities recommend that the drug be stored, prescribed, used and disposed of according to set regulations. Psychological and physical dependence and tolerance are known to develop upon repeated administration of Levo-Dromoran.
The abuse of Levo-Dromoran is often due to the fact it delivers a high euphoric intravenous rush that is very similar to the rush one experiences with heroin. As Levo-Dromoran and levorphanol are some of the most prescribed opioids to treat the relief of pain for the terminally ill due to its high potency, it also presents an attractive rush for those seeking a fix.
Effects of Levo-Dromoran
As Levo-Dromoran is an opioid, it acts by attaching itself to specific proteins called opioid receptors. These receptors are found in the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal tract. When the drugs attach, they can block the transmission of pain messages to the brain.
Levo-Dromoran can produce drowsiness, cause constipation and depress respiration. Opioid drugs also can cause euphoria by affecting the brain regions that mediate what we perceive as pleasure. Other effects include shallow breathing, slow heartbeat; seizure; cold, clammy skin; confusion; severe weakness or dizziness; and feeling light-headed, fainting.
Withdrawal of Levo-Dromoran
Levo-Dromoran can cause patients with dependencies agonizing withdrawal symptoms, which can lead many to continue taking the drug, even if they no longer desire the high or euphoria they once achieved. The withdrawal process can be both hard and painful and can even cause serious damage to internal organs, especially if cessation is unsupervised.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation of Levo-Dromoran can include, but are not limited to:
· Abnormal skin sensations
· Aches and pains
· Anxiety
· Cold- or flu-like conditions
· Diarrhea
· Goose bumps
· Hallucinations
· Headaches
· Insomnia
· Loss of appetite
· Mood swings
· Nausea and vomiting
· Pain
· Rigid muscles
· Rigors, tremors, shivers
· Sleep difficulties
· Sneezing
· Sweating
· Upper respiratory problems
Treatment of Levo-Dromoran Addiction
As Levo-Dromoran can cause a significant amount of trauma when it is withdrawn, healthcare professionals recommend that users taper off the medication slowly under the care of a board-certified physician and board-certified addiction psychiatrist. Entering a detox center for 24/7 treatment will ensure the individual rids their body of the drug completely and can learn to function without the drug.
A quality treatment center will do a full physical on a patient to determine the right medications for a method called comfortable detox. Such a method is used to correct the chemical imbalances in the individual suffering with a Levo-Dromoran addiction and should be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care to address cravings for the drug.
