Withdrawal from Vicodin

Your Guide to Vicodin Addiction and Vicodin Withdrawal Hydrocodone (also known by the brand name Vicodin®) has been the second-most commonly encountered opioid pharmaceutical in drug evidence since 2009, as reported by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Withdrawal from Vicodin can vary in length and symptoms depending on the length and severity of the addiction. Vicodin is relatively easy to obtain and is perceived as safe when prescribed by a medical professional. If the drug is taken as prescribed for a limited time, Vicodin withdrawal symptoms will be either minimal or nonexistent. However, Vicodin is considered nearly as potent as morphine for pain relief and is therefore frequently abused for its strong opioid effects. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that “misinformation about the addictive properties of prescription opioids and the perception that prescription drugs are less harmful than illicit drugs” are possible contributors to the prevalence of Vicodin addiction. How to Recognize Vicodin Addiction Identifying Vicodin addiction is easy once you recognize the signs of Vicodin dependency. UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior recognizes the following symptoms as behavioral signs of a Vicodin addiction. Taking more Vicodin than instructed Trying and failing to limit Vicodin use Making significant sacrifices to obtain more Vicodin Physical Signs of Vicodin Addiction Physical Vicodin addiction means an individual wi...
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