Vicodin Detox

What makes Vicodin so addictive?

Vicodin is a brand name used for an analgesic or painkiller that is comprised of hydrocodone (synthetic codeine) and acetaminophen which is found in Tylenol. There are other varieties of Vicodin such as the ES and HP and other brand names of this same compound include Lorcet and Lortab. It is one of the most commonly prescribed painkillers on the market today and is also one of the most popular drugs among recreational users. Abuse of this medication as well as addiction and dependency is very common.

As Vicodin exhibits an extremely high potential for abuse, addiction, and dependency it is also considered a serious public health threat in the medical community. Hence the need for the numerous Vicodin detox programs that currently exist in many addiction treatment and recovery facilities. Tolerances to the drug build up quickly which increases the potential for addiction and dependency in many individuals. Higher and higher doses are consumed until the individual can no longer function throughout the day without it.

Vicodin addiction warning signs

In addition to the physical dependency issue, there is a high potential for emotional and psychological dependencies to also occur. Tolerance build-up goes almost unnoticed and when an individual finally realizes what is going on, they are usually dependent on the medication. Once this occurs, they need to enter an addiction treatment and recovery center and undergo a professional Vicodin detox program.

If there is a concern about yourself or a loved one having Vicodin abuse, addiction, and dependency issues, you will want to look for the following warning signs in order to determine if the problem is serious enough to warrant professional help.

•  family members, friends, or loved ones being concerned about you
• feelings of guilt or shame when you use the drug
• taking increasingly larger doses of Vicodin to get “high” like you initially experienced
• pain of withdrawal and other physical illnesses that results from discontinuing the use of the drug
• participating in criminal and other deviant behavior in order to get more of the drug from a doctor or the streets

If you are noticing any of the above symptoms, you are probably a candidate for a Vicodin detox program and should consider getting professional help.

We are here to help you

The Delray Recovery Center can provide you with a Vicodin detox program that will help you get on the road to recovery so you can overcome your addiction or dependency issues. In addition to this, our 5 Phase Step-Down Model and Strength to Change programs are very effective and have the highest recovery success rates in the US today. For more information regarding these programs, call us today at the toll-free phone number above.