Signs and symptoms of opioid use disorder include:
- Inability to control how much or how often you use opioids
- Needing an increasing amount to achieve the same effect
- Spending a lot of time and money obtaining the drug
- Engaging in risky behavior while using
- Failure to meet family obligations or work responsibilities
When you stop using opioids, withdrawal symptoms can include nausea/vomiting, body aches, fever, diarrhea, irritability, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Addiction medications like Suboxone® can lessen these symptoms when prescribed by a qualified provider.