Dilaudid, also known as hydromorphone is an opioid painkiller treats moderate to severe pain. Like all opioid painkillers in its class, it is highly addictive and easy to abuse.

When you start using Dilaudid because your doctor prescribes it, it is very simple to miss the symptoms of abuse until it is too late. That is why it is important to recognize the physical, mental, and general symptoms of Dilaudid abuse before it is too late.

Physical Symptoms of Dilaudid Abuse

Like many of the opioid painkillers, Dilaudid has physical signs of abuse. According to the Mayo Clinic, these physical signs are:

• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Euphoria
• Increased tolerance to pain
• Nausea
• Poor Coordination
• Slow breathing
• Vomiting

These physical signs are associated with the side effects of Dilaudid. They can lead to the more serious signs of abuse and overdose which are:

• Dehydration
• Severe weight loss
• Respiratory failure
• Cardiac arrest
• Bowel death

If you notice any of these signs, it is important to seek treatment immediately.

Mental Symptoms of Dilaudid Abuse

Dilaudid acts on key neurons in the brain. As it does this, it produces some mental issues as well. You might exhibit mental signs of abusing Dilaudid. These signs are:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Irritation
• Confusion
• Inability to pay attention
• Obsessive behavior
• Mood swings

These behaviors are something that your friends and family will recognize as abnormal. They often result in you losing those who you are close to because of the way that you are acting while you are on Dilaudid.

General Symptoms you are Abusing Dilaudid

There are some general symptoms of abusing Dilaudid along with the physical and mental signs of abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, these symptoms are:

• Lack of interest in once loved activities
• Being nervous or snapping at people all the time
• Absence or tardiness at work or school often resulting in job loss or failure
• Missing important events or appointments
• Changes in eating habits
• Changes in sleeping habits
• Secretive behavior
• Spending money that you do not have
• Stealing prescriptions
• Doctor shopping
• Risk taking or poor decision making
• Stealing money or others possessions for money to buy Dilaudid
• Lying to cover your Dilaudid use
• Inability to accept responsibility for your actions while on Dilaudid
• Selling your possessions to buy Dilaudid
• Neglecting rent or bills to purchase Dilaudid

All of these are symptoms of drug abuse and addiction in general as well as Dilaudid abuse.

Finding Treatment for Dilaudid Addiction

Most people, who start using Dilaudid, do so in a medical setting. The addiction develops from there. With over 78 deaths per day attributed to opioid pain medications, you should consider treatment as soon as you recognize the symptoms of abuse. To find a treatment program that will work for you, call 800-934-1582(Who Answers?) . We can help.