Hydrocodone addiction is a compulsive taking and seeking of the drug hydrocodone, also known as Vicodin, with full knowledge of the dangers of the Hydrocodone addiction.
Hydrocodone is prescribed to treat severe pain such as that from injuries, surgeries and migraines. Hydrocodone sold commercially in the United States is compounded with acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Hydrocodone is an opioid, or opiate, and works by attaching itself to opioid receptors in the body. When Hydrocodone attaches it self to these receptors in the brain and spinal chord, it can alter the way a person feels pain. In addition to relieving pain, hydrocodone addiction produces a feeling of euphoria, as most opioids also do.
Hydrocodone addiction has a physical dependence, which means the body adapts to the presence of the narcotic and those with hydrocodone addiction will suffer withdrawal symptoms if abruptly ceasing drug use. Withdrawal symptoms can include cold flashes, restlessness, insomnia, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms of overdose include sleepiness, suppressed breathing and very small pupils. Hydrocodone addiction also can include tolerance, when higher doses must be taken to achieve the same initial high.
Lakeview Health Systems offers prescription drug treatment programs to help you with your Hydrocodone addiction. Call us today at 1-800-657-4357, and learn how we can help you live a drug-free life.
Hydrocodone addiction has as high rates of occurrence with the addiction or abuse of other drugs. A 2002 DAWN survey found that 78 percent of all Hydrocodone addiction-related emergency room visits involved additional drugs compare to a rate of 54 percent of other ER visits that involved multiple drugs. The most frequent combination drugs with Hydrocodone addiction are alcohol, other opioid pain relievers, benzodiazepines, and cocaine.
Combining alcohol intake with a hydrocodone addiction can increase the chance of an overdose. Drowsiness and dizziness; slowed or difficulty breathing, impaired motor control and memory problems are just some of the complications for those mixing alcohol with a Hydrocodone addiction.
One danger of Hydrocodone addiction is the inclusion of acetaminophen in the pill form of the drug. Those that exceed more than 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen a day can cause severe damage to the liver.
Lakeview Health Systems offers individualized treatment programs to help clients with Hydrocodone addiction, and any other health related issues that are compounded with the drug abuse. Call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-657-4357.
Hydrocodone addiction is among on of the fastest rising statistics for drug abuse among adolescents. In a 2005 MTF survey, 9.5 percent of 12th-graders, 5.9 percent of 10th-graders, and 2.6 percent of 8th-graders reported use of hydrocodone.
There are several methods for a medically assisted withdrawal for hydrocodone addiction. Among the medications used to help those with hydrocodone addiction and dependency are methadone, buprenorphine (Subutex), Naltrexone and Naloxone. As with any drug detoxification, moving to a rehabilitation program is the only true method to recovering from a hydrocodone addiction.
At Lakeview Health Systems, we understand the complications that arise with hydrocodone addiction. Our opiate detoxification center can help you lose your dependency and is located within our hydrocodone addiction treatment center, helping you transition easily to hydrocodone addiction rehab. Call us at 1-800-657-4357, or visit us on the web at http://www.lakeviewhealth.com.