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http://drugrehabflorida.co/vicodin-addiction-symptoms-signs-withdrawal-and-treatmentVicodin addiction is a serious issue. Vicodin (hydrocodone) is a pharmaceutical drug that is used as a painkiller and widely prescribed throughout the world. It is very effective at reducing pain, but also is very addictive at the same time. One of the biggest problems with getting addicted to this drug, is that acetaminophen can cause severe problems to the liver in large doses. Over time, a Vicodin drug addiction can cause serious long term health problems, and should be treated as soon as possible.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

ByInto Action Treatment

OfDrugRehabFlorida.co

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin Addiction Symptoms, Signs, Withdrawal, and TreatmentVicodin or hydrocodone addiction is a serious issue. The interesting fact about this type of drug addiction, is that it is not what most people picture when they think of a serious addiction. This is not your typical homeless drug addict drug, but it can cause just as much pain and suffering as the street drugs on the market today.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

The difference with this type of addiction is that it is much more secluded and widespread. Nearly everyone, at one time or another, has been prescribed this medication. With an addiction like this, many people may not even realize that they have that bad of a problem. This can make a Vicodin addiction much more dangerous than a street drug addiction.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin (hydrocodone) is a pharmaceutical drug that is used as a painkiller and widely prescribed throughout the world. It is very effective at reducing pain, but also is very addictive at the same time. For the normal user of this drug, it does not pose much of a risk, however if someone has an addictive personality then it can easily get them hooked from the start. This drug is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol).

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

One of the biggest problems with getting addicted to this drug, is that acetaminophen can cause severe problems to the liver in large doses. The liver is only able to metabolize a certain amount of acetaminophen each day. If you take more than your body can handle, then it builds up in the body and can cause liver failure1. Over time, a Vicodin drug addiction can cause serious long term health problems, and should be treated as soon as possible.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin Addiction SymptomsSo how do you know if your taking of this drug has led into a full fledged addiction? Below are listed some of the most common signs of a Vicodin addiction. If you show some of these signs, you may be close to an addiction to Vicodin. However, always check with a licensed health professional to get a diagnosis. This material is meant to be helpful, but is not medical advice.

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Vicodin Addiction

• Taking larger amounts of the medication than prescribed by your doctor

• Going to more than one doctor to get multiple prescriptions of Vicodin filled

• Increased tolerance to the drug, meaning you have to take more of it to get the same effect

• Having feelings of guilt rise up after taking too much of the drug

• Severe side effects like insomnia, night sweats, or achy muscles after you stop taking the medication

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

If you have any of these symptoms when you take Vicodin, then you should meet with an addiction specialist. If you have more than 1 of these symptoms, then you should seek drug treatment.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin Addiction WithdrawalBefore you begin a life free of Vicodin addiction, if you are truly addicted, you will have to go through a withdrawal process. This is not an enjoyable process, but is a necessary one if you are to live a drug free life. The hardest part of getting off of any drug is learning how to live without it. For so long, drug addicts have trained themselves to live with the drug, that regular life without Vicodin can seem challenging or even boring. However, with a little bit of practice, life can become fun and enjoyable again.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin is a very tough drug to break free from, because it is made from one of the most addictive substances in the world, opium. Withdrawal is the most challenging time, and during this time it is easy to fall back into active addiction. The pain and suffering that one has to go through, often leads the user back into full fledged active addiction. Vicodin withdrawal usually starts within 6 to 12 hours after the last dose was taken.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms• upset stomach• Diarrhea• Insomnia• cold sweats• night terrors• cold flashes• leg spams

• bone aches and pains• muscles aches and pain• irritability and restlessness• panic attacks• Nausea• chills

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

As you can see, this is a long list of many unpleasant things. If you are withdrawing from Vicodin, you may experience any of these symptoms and more. There can also be severe consequences of withdrawing from Vicodin without the supervision of a health professional. Death can occur if you do not detox properly.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

If you have been on this medication for a long time, it is not advisable to stop cold turkey, because the body can go into shock. This can cause severe health issues. The best route to go is with a drug detox center, where you will be monitored around the clock and under the best health care. This is the safest and best bet for long term recovery from Vicodin addiction.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Vicodin Addiction TreatmentJust like with any serious drug addiction, Vicodin addiction needs to be treated for proper long term recovery. Vicodin is a pharmaceutical grade drug and is much more powerful than alcohol or other substances. The power of Vicodin can cause severe long term health issues to the internal organs. This drug, although made for a good reason, is very easy to get addicted to.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

There are most likely underlying issues that have not been looked at, and when someone detoxes off of Vicodin, they are in a great spot to heal some past issues that have been avoided. A drug addiction, at its most basic level is an avoidance of life and certain issues.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

In the recovery and treatment phase of a Vicodin addiction, it is time to look at life from a different perspective and ultimately heal. This is a brave and courageous thing to do, and not everyone is up for it. Recovery is always possible, even with some of the most hopeless of cases, but we have seen what happens to an addiction with some famous celebrities who have lost their lives to addictions.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

This is not child’s play, although most addictions do begin with a naive and innocent avoidance of life. It is only when the addict is ready to face life and all of the destruction that they have created in their life and the lives of those around them.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

Are you ready to end your addiction to Vicodin and not let this drug or any other control your life? If you are ready to start a new chapter in your life, then it is crucial that you learn to live without drugs in your life. A severe drug addiction never gets any better once it has begun its final downward spiral.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

You will want to get treatment for your Vicodin and prescription drug addiction. We are a full service rehab and detox located in South Florida. So if you are ready to move out of this addiction and into freedom, give us a call and we will be happy to talk with you and lend a helping hand. We want all of those who want to live sober but do not know how, to get the opportunity to live a life of freedom. You have to trust in order to heal, and we will help you to get your life back under control.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

Vicodin Addiction

This is not an impossible task, overcoming a hydrocodone addiction, but it does take courage and support to make it through to the other side. We will be here ready to help, as soon as you are ready for treatment.

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Vicodin Addiction Treatment

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