WHAT WE TREAT
We’re here to help you overcome your morphine addiction, no matter how tough it may feel. Our personalised and practical treatment programmes are designed to support you through a safe, managed withdrawal from morphine while also identifying and addressing any underlying issues that may be contributing to your addiction. Our goal is to help you heal.
It’s part of a group of medications called analgesics, which are widely prescribed around the world. Morphine is an opioid, a class of powerful drugs that affect the brain’s reward system. While morphine can be incredibly helpful for pain relief when used appropriately, it also falls under the category of narcotics, which work by disconnecting the user from pain.
What often starts as a legitimate medical use often leads to unintended addiction. As the body builds a tolerance, more of the drug may be needed to achieve the same effect, which can quickly spiral into a dependency.
Physical dependence happens when the body becomes so accustomed to morphine that it feels like something’s missing when it’s not present, leading to withdrawal symptoms. On the other hand, psychological dependence occurs when morphine is used to numb emotional pain, like stress, loneliness, or past trauma. Many people struggling with prescription medication addiction experience both physical and psychological dependence to varying degrees.
Over time, morphine abuse can wreak havoc on one’s health. It increases an individual’s risk of developing respiratory depression, liver and kidney damage, experiencing seizures and developing other mental health conditions or substance abuse issues.
If you have been taking morphine for an extended time, you may need to taper off your dosage to ensure a safe withdrawal. Often, the only way to do this is to undergo a medical detox to manage the physical withdrawal symptoms and to work with mental health professionals to manage the psychological withdrawal.
Through our combination of medical, psychological and personal care, we are proud to be the only clinic in the world that addresses co-occurring conditions and every possible root-cause of morphine addiction. In so doing, we can help you recover in a matter of weeks, rather than years or month
Signs of a morphine dependency include:
- Ingesting morphine even though the pain has subsided.
- Lying or exaggerating pain to get prescribed morphine.
- Taking morphine in response to stress, anxiety or boredom.
- Spending less time with family, friends or doing activities you once enjoyed.
- Going to different doctors or chemists in an attempt to morphine.
bespoke treatment
How we treat morphine addiction
We don’t adopt a pre-defined approach to treating morphine at our residential drug treatment centre. Instead, we advocate for a completely pragmatic approach to addiction; whatever works best for you to achieve your goals. That means that we absolutely support medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and we will not ‘demand’ that you stop using other substances (nicotine, alcohol, etc).
Every person who comes to Paracelsus Recovery receives a bespoke treatment plan moulded to their unique needs. All of our morphine treatment includes a carefully monitored, medically supervised withdrawal process. We will make this process as comfortable as possible with supporting infusions (IVs) and various therapies.
Our approach considers the whole person: mind, body and soul
Our treatment programmes are built on empathy, innovation, and a practical approach, recognising that everyone’s journey to recovery is different. Alongside your medically-safe withdrawal from morphine including medication-assisted therapies to help manage withdrawal symptoms, a key feature of our morphine addiction treatment programme is extensive testing. To craft your individual treatment plan, we begin with a comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluation, which helps us identify any physical, emotional, or psychological factors contributing to your morphine dependency. This thorough assessment ensures we address the root causes and guide you towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
For morphine dependence, we integrate psychotherapeutic techniques like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with modern therapies like biofeedback and IV Nutrient Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to support lasting recovery.
Beyond addressing the root causes of addiction, we also focus on its wider impact, including the neurological or physical damage often caused by morphine abuse. We treat these alongside the underlying factors driving addiction. Our approach integrates intensive psychotherapy, biochemical restoration, and complementary therapies, with the shared aim of reducing stress and supporting long-term recovery.
15 team members, all dedicated to your health and well-being
We are the only residential drug treatment centre in the world to provide a minimum of 15 dedicated professionals to each client.
Guiding you through the morphine withdrawal process and all other treatments is a team of more than 15 experts. You will be counting on the unparalleled support of world-renowned doctors, therapists, and addiction specialists. A key member of this team is a live-in therapist who can offer emotional support 24/7 throughout your entire stay. Together, they provide around-the-clock treatment to give you the best chance of long-term recovery. No matter the unique blend of treatments you receive, they will be delivered with the Swiss medical excellence we are known for.
Comprehensive programmes as unique as you are
We tailor our comprehensive and intensive morphine addiction treatment programmes to meet your needs. What all of our programmes have in common is that they are steeped in our core values of pragmatism and empathy.
We can provide treatment for morphine addiction and any co-occurring dependencies and mental health conditions at our prescription drug addiction treatment centre in Zurich.
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