Codeine addiction

Yes. codeine is an opioid, and the body builds tolerance and dependence with regular use even at prescribed doses. Because it is considered a milder opioid and shows up in cough syrups and combination painkillers, people often assume it is safe to use freely, but misusing it (including in 'lean') can lead to full opioid addiction. Many men who come to Renaissance Ranch for codeine addiction started with a legitimate prescription for pain.

Common signs include needing more to get the same relief or effect, taking it more often or in higher doses than prescribed, running out early or seeking prescriptions from more than one doctor, drowsiness or nodding off, withdrawal symptoms between doses, and being unable to stop despite the consequences.

Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening on its own, but it is intensely uncomfortable: muscle and bone aches, sweating and chills, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, and strong cravings. That misery is what pushes many people back to using, which is why we recommend medically supervised detox rather than quitting alone.

We begin with on-site medical detox at our Bluffdale, Utah residential facility, then move into clinically proven therapy paired with our faith-centered, 12-Step approach. Our team, many of them in long-term recovery themselves, helps each man find better ways to manage pain and life, and our Band of Brothers alumni network supports him after treatment ends.

An opioid overdose is a medical emergency. Watch for very slow or stopped breathing, blue or gray lips and fingertips, pinpoint pupils, limpness, and someone who cannot be woken. Call 911 right away and give naloxone (Narcan) if it is available. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose.