Vicodin |
32) Vicodin
Vicodin is one of the most
commonly abused prescription pain medications today. One of the most widely
prescribed medications, Vicodin and its related medications, loricet, loritab
percodan, and oxycontin are opioid-based pain medications. Vicodin is a
derivative of opium, which is also used to manufacture heroin. Individuals with
a Vicodin addiction become deeply depressed, and their thinking, attention, and
judgement become impaired. Their thoughts dwell on the next high, although they
tell themselves they are still taking Vicodin for pain or to avoid the
withdrawal symptoms. Individuals with a Vicodin addiction often truly feel
physical pain, but it is psychologically produced.
Individuals with a Vicodin addiction crave more Vicodin and
tolerate greater amounts of the drug to achieve their high. Vicodin addictes go
to great lengths, even breaking the law to get Vicodin. They continue abusing
Vicodin even though they suffer negative physical and social consequences.
Individuals with a Vidocin addiction are often aware of thier addiction, but
may be too embarrassed or stubborn to admit it.
If a regular Vicodin user stops taking Vicodin, he or she will
experience Vicodin Withdrawal within six to twelve hours but the symptoms are
usually not life-threatening. The intensity of Vicodin Withdrawal depends on
the degree of the Vicodin addiction. For example, the symptoms of withdrawal
from Vicodin may grow stronger for twenty-four to seventy-two hours and then
gradually decline over a period of seven to fourteen days.
The
symptoms of Vicodin withdrawal include but are not limited to:
-
restlessness
-
muscle pain
- bone
pain
-
insomnia
-
diarrhea
- vomiting
- cold
flashes
- goose
bumps
- involuntary
leg movements
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watery eyes
- runny
nose
- loss of
appetite
-
irritability
- panic
- nausea
-
chills
- sweating
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