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Percodan Addiction

Percodan addiction is a very serious and sometimes life threatening dilemma. Not only is it difficult for the addict, it is extremely hard on those around them who care about them. For the addict, admitting they have an addiction problem can be difficult. However painful this may be, it must be acknowledged as the first gradient to overcoming the problem. The next hurdle is being willing to seek & accept help from an addiction professional. It can be hard for an addict to confront the fact that they can not do it alone. Once this fact is accepted, it is time to seek the appropriate professional treatment. Drug rehab programs based on the social education modality are highly successful. This means that individuals who are recovering from Percodan addiction are not made wrong for their past indiscretions, but are taught how to avoid future ones. They are provided with knowledge on how to change their lives and how to live comfortably without Percodan. Receiving treatment for addiction should be done in a safe & stable environment that is conducive to addiction recovery. Research studies show that residential treatment programs of at least 3 months in duration have the best success rates. 3 months may seem like a long time, but one day in the life of an individual addicted to Percodan can feel like an eternity. Addiction is a self imposed hellish slavery. The chains can be broken people do it everyday. You can be free!

Drug rehabilitation is a multi-phase, multi-faceted, long term process. Detoxification is only the first step on the road of addiction treatment. Physical detoxification alone is not sufficient to change the patterns of a drug addict. Recovery from addiction involves an extended process which usually requires the help of drug addiction professionals. To make a successful recovery, the addict needs new tools in order to deal with situations and problems which arise. Factors such as encountering someone from their days of using, returning to the same environment and places, or even small things such as smells and objects trigger memories which can create psychological stress. This can hinder the addict's goal of complete recovery, thus not allowing the addict to permanently regain control of his or her life.

Almost all addicts tell themselves in the beginning that they can conquer their addiction on their own without the help of outside resources. Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. When an addict makes an attempt at detoxification and to discontinue drug use without the aid of professional help, statistically the results do not last long. Research into the effects of long-term addiction has shown that substantial changes in the way the brain functions are present long after the addict has stopped using drugs. Realizing that a drug addict who wishes to recover from their addiction needs more than just strong will power is the key to a successful recovery. Battling not only cravings for their drug of choice, re-stimulation of their past and changes in the way their brain functions, it is no wonder that quitting drugs without professional help is an uphill battle.

As an organization we are dedicated to finding the correct solution for your specific addiction problem. Our referral list contains over 3,000 resources which encompass the following treatment categories :
  • Percodan Detox Center
  • Percodan Rehab
  • Percodan Treatment
  • Percodan Addiction Treatment
  • Percodan Addiction Counseling
  • Meetings
  • Percodan In-Patient Treatment
  • Percodan Out-Patient Treatment


  • Q) What is Percodan?

    A) Percodan is a combination of oxycodone and aspirin. Oxycodone is a semisynthetic narcotic with strong analgesic properties. Like any narcotic, it is potentially addicting and is chemically different from heroin and opium only in structure and duration. The oxycodone component is 14-hydroxydihydrocodeinone, a white odorless crystalline powder which is derived from the opium alkaloid, thebaine. Oxycodone is also found in: Endocet®, Percocet®, Percodan®, Roxicet®, Roxiprin®


    Q) What does Percodan look like?

    A) Percodan comes as a scored yellow tablet, embossed on one side with PERCODAN and on the other side with DuPont. Percodan-Demi comes as a scored pink tablet embossed on one side with PERCODAN-DEMI and on the other side with DuPont.


    Q) What are the effects of Percodan?

    A)

    • drowsiness
    • dizziness
    • blurred vision
    • accidental injury
    • lightheadedness
    • sedation
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • euphoria
    • constipation
    • drug dependence
    • tolerance
    • impairment of mental and/or physical abilities

    Q) What are the symptoms of overdose?

    A)

    • respiratory depression (a decrease in respiratory rate)
    • stupor
    • coma
    • skeletal muscle flaccidity
    • cold and clammy skin
    • hypertension
    • circulatory collapse
    • cardiac arrest

    Q) What is Percodan addiction?

    A) Everyone's body is different but as little as half a pill when combined with or other depressants can lower your respiratory system enough to kill you. Taken in high doses these tablets alone can kill you.

    Addictive drugs activate the brain’s reward systems. The promise of reward is very intense, causing the individual to crave the drug and to focus his or her activities around taking the drug. The ability of addictive drugs to strongly activate brain reward mechanisms and their ability to chemically alter the normal functioning of these systems can produce an addiction. Drugs also reduce a person’s level of consciousness, harming the ability to think or be fully aware of present surroundings.

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