Dilaudid

Dilaudid, or hydromorphone, is an opioid analgesic drug. It is an extremely potent drug, about 8 times stronger than morphine. It is prescribed to individuals to relieve moderate to severe pain; its pain relief action begins 15 to 30 minutes after administration and last for 5 hours. It can be taken orally, in liquid form, injection, or suppository form. It is known to have a high risk of abuse, as many opioid analgesic can be when used inappropriately.

Symptoms of Dilaudid Abuse

Sweating
Constipation
Dry Mouth,
Nausea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Mood Changes
Abdominal Pain

Withdrawal Symptoms from Dilaudid

Depression
Weakness
Nervousness
Apprehension
Floating Feelings
Muscle Rigidity
Hallucinations
Muscle Tremors
Insomnia
Visual Disturbances
Seizure
Palpitations
Urinary retention
Bronchial spasms
Watery Eyes
Sweating

Dilaudid is an extremely powerful and addictive drug. Once you have been taking the drug you should never just stop “cold turkey”. That action will set off acute withdrawal symptoms that will make it extremely difficult to stop. Instead, users should seek professional help to detox, as it is necessary to be placed on the right medication at the right dosage to prevent acute withdrawal during the detox process. Furthermore, once detox has been accomplished, an addiction treatment program is recommended to learn how to sustain abstinence, handle daily stressors, and triggers, and address personal issues. Detox is just the first step in journey to breaking addiction.

Slang terms
Dust, Dillies, Smack D, Footballs, Juice