Addiction
to Percodan and Effective Treatment
Percodan, the opiate derivative is
a semi synthetic narcotic with strong analgesic properties.
Chemically different in structure and duration from heroin
and opium, Percodan contains 14-hydroxydihydrocodeinone,
a white odorless crystalline powder which is derived from
the opium alkaloid, thebaine.
This moderate potency painkiller medically prescribed for
pain relief can be harmful when combined with or other depressants,
as it can lower individual’s respiratory system enough
to kill him/her. Patients must let their doctor know about
all medicines they are taking before the doctor prescribes
Percodan, otherwise it may increase the effects of other
drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants,
alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives, other pain relievers,
anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants.
Research and experience show that there are several options
available for treatment of Percodan addiction such as methadone
and LAAM (levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol), and behavioral counseling
approaches.
Detoxification
Detoxification is a useful antecedent to long-term treatment
of Opioid addiction. However, detoxification in itself is
not a treatment for Opioid addiction but its primary objective
is to relieve withdrawal symptoms while the patient adjusts
to being drug free.
For effective treatment, detoxification must be carried
out for long-term that either requires complete abstinence
or incorporates a medication, such as methadone, into the
treatment plan.
Methadone Treatment
Methadone, a synthetic Opioid, is used for years to treat
people suffering from drug abuse. It blocks the effects
of heroin and other Opioids, thereby eliminating withdrawal
symptoms, thus relieving drug craving. Alternatively, LAAM
also blocks the effects of Opioids for up to 72 hours.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Buprenorphine,
another effective medication for treatment of Opioid addiction.
Behavioral
Therapy
Behavioral therapies can include counseling, psychotherapy,
support groups, or family therapy. For a long-term success,
medical therapy alone hardly ever helps, thus effective
treatment of such drug addiction requires plenty of attention.
Medical treatment should be combined with concurrent behavioral
therapies and provision for social services.
Taking high doses of these tablets alone can also lead
to complications and life termination at times. The acetaminophen
or aspirin contained in these tablets can lead to liver
and kidney problems. The aspirin can also lead to gastrointestinal
bleeding as well as harmful effects in an unborn baby.
Percodan addiction can compel users to crave for more by
strongly activating the brain reward mechanism. Addiction
can also reduce a person’s level of consciousness,
harming the ability to think or be fully aware of present
surroundings.
Symptoms of a Percodan overdose includes slow breathing,
seizures, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, coma,
confusion, tiredness, cold and clammy skin, small pupils,
ringing in your ears, nausea, vomiting, and sweating.
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