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Hydrocodone is available alone or as a combination drug and is classified as a Schedule II drug by the DEA. It is used as an opiate analgesic and antitussive (cough suppressant) to relieve moderate to severe pain and/or to treat coughs. Hydrocodone acts upon the pain and cough receptors in the central nervous system and the lungs. Hydrocodone can be found in several forms: tablet, syrup, liquid, and extended release suspension capsules. According to the U.S. DEA, approximately 136 million prescriptions for hydrocodone were dispensed in 2008.
Lortab, Lorcet and Vicodin are the most commonly prescribed forms of hydrocodone, but there are many more hydrocodone combinations available on the market. Regardless of how it is produced, the drug can lead to hydrocodone abuse and addiction, just as any other opiate. As a semi-synthetic opiate, it closely resembles codeine in structure and morphine in its effects on the body. 5 milligrams of hydrocodone provide the pain-reducing equivalent of 30 milligrams of codeine and the potency of the drug has made it popular with drug abusers. The statistics relating to hydrocodone abuse in the United States are staggering. Some of the statistics regarding hydrocodone use in the United States include:
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 23.5 million people used hydrocodone for nonmedical purposes in the year 2008. Hydrocodone addiction can begin before a patient realizes what has happened. With opiates, as with other drugs of abuse, the body builds a tolerance for the drug which leads to an increase in the dosage and the number of times the drug is taken to get to the initial effect (though it is rarely achieved).
Because opiates work on the pleasure and pain neurotransmitters in the brain, the initial sense of ease and euphoria is sought again and again. Users may attempt to intensify the physical effects of hydrocodone by combining it with other drugs or alcohol. This is an extremely dangerous practice that can lead to death.
Both the physical and emotional symptoms of addiction increase along with the increase in hydrocodone abuse. Once a person's body has succumbed to the influence of a drug, a mental obsession and physical cravings will be present. These physical symptoms are at the core of addiction and are the factors leading to addictive behavior and the subsequent consequences. Hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms will occur as the level of tolerance for the drug increases.
There is also an emotional component to this addiction. The cause of emotional pain is never truly addressed by the use of hydrocodone or any other narcotic. Uncomfortable feelings may be eased with the ingestion of a pill, but relief is temporary. Since addiction is all encompassing, the original problem remains intact but is now magnified, because it is combined with new and more severe problems as result of addiction.
If you are one of the millions of prescription hydrocodone abusers there is an answer. Treatment works. Call now and end the painful life of a drug addict. Recovery Connection is dedicated to helping addicts rebuild their lives.
There are several symptoms of hydrocodone addiction which are similar to those for any other opiate. However, an important aspect of hydrocodone addiction and corresponding drugs, such as Vicodin, Lortab etc. is liver damage. Acetaminophen is a non-narctoic pain reliever and can be combined with hydrocodone, increasing the efficacy of hydrocodone. Acetaminophen in high doses can cause serious to lethal liver disease. There is a recommended dosage for acetaminophen that should not be exceeded. However, when a person suffers from drug addiction, reasonable use is out of the question. In an attempt to ingest large amounts of hydrocodone, an addict unknowingly ingests huge amounts of acetaminophen.
The United States manufactures 100% of the world's supply of hydrocodone. Hydrocodone was associated with more deaths than any other narcotic analgesic in the year 2005.
Behaviors that are associated with hydrocodone addiction include prescription forgery, altered prescriptions, theft of prescription drugs, and illicit purchases both on the street and over the internet. All these behaviors can lead to financial difficulties as well as trouble with law enforcement agencies.
It is never recommended when you are addicted to narcotic drugs to abruptly stop use. It is important for the health of your body to seek medical attention from a physician familiar with addiction. Hydrocodone withdrawal alone is painful but combined with other drugs, it can be life threatening. Hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms resemble those of a severe flu and can last 3-7 days. A drug detox center that utilizes medications for the treatment of opiate addiction is the best option for starting the road to recovery. A team of doctors and nurses, trained in opiate detox will be able to make the hydrocodone withdrawal process less painful helping to ensure completion of the detoxification. Once that process has been completed, it is highly recommended that this addiction treatment be received. There are many quality drug rehab facilities that offer treatment for this addiction.
If you suffer from hydrocodone abuse or addiction or you are experiencing hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms, help is available now. Call to speak with a Recovery Connection coordinator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At Recovery Connection, we understand addiction. Hope is possible as treatment does work. Make the best decision in your life. Let us help you find an appropriate facility to help you or your loved one overcome active addiction. All calls are confidential. You can live chat or e-mail as well.
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