• Codeine Withdrawal
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    How Long Does Codeine Withdrawal Last

    Withdrawal to the substance typically lasts for seven days. However, some people may struggle for up to several months or more as many factors affect the degree of withdrawal every person feels. A major one includes how much of the drug has been taken over some time. Codeine has been prescribed to more than 25 million people in the United States and about 3 million from this number have been engaged in either misusing or abusing the substance. As an opiate analgesic, Codeine contains an addictive factor that induces withdrawal challenges as soon as it gets flushed out from the body. Enrolling in an inpatient detox is most recommended for…