Drug intervention Information: Vicodin
Vicodin is a combination of synthetic codeine and acetaminophen. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain, which is does very well. Vicodin is effective at blocking the body’s pain receptors, thus relieving the perception of pain. However, it also creates tolerance in the user and rebound effect (pain after the medication, that is stronger than the pain before the drug use). Despite the increased doses, the effects of pain relief decrease. Vicodin is a widely abused drug and being an opiate, has severe withdrawal symptoms.
Abuse
Abuse of Vicodin means the “self-inflicted maltreatment, injury or damage to oneself with it.” This damage includes the physical as well as social and financial effects on this person. The far-reaching destruction will reach friends, family, co-workers and others in the social sphere of the addict. People in the addict’s life can become victims, but are often enablers of the behavior, by allowing it to continue.
Addiction and Dependency
Vicodin dependency is when the body develops both a physical and psychological need for Vicodin. Other symptoms often present are increased tolerance as well as withdrawal. The addict often times wants to rid him or herself of their addiction, but without professional help, a premature death is more probable.
Intervention
Just by reading this, you are closer to finding help for a loved one. The next step is to call for assistance from a professional interventionist. Calls are confidential and anonymous. Please call Intervention Authority at 1 (877) 627-0384 (toll-free) or 1 (949) 636-1268 (outside the United States). You can also email us at info@interventionauthority.com. |
