Hydrocodone Rehab
Hydrocodone (or as it is more commonly known by the brand name, Vicodin) is one of the most abused prescription drugs in the world. The painkiller, created to help those recovering from major surgery or coping with lifelong illness, has become popular for illegal use due to its opiate effects. Hydrocodone provides a high for many users, but it is one that quickly turns to addiction and the subsequent "chasing" of that initial positive euphoria. Because of the deeply addictive nature of Hydrocodone, rehab is a crucial part of breaking the cycle of addiction it creates.
Once the hydrocodone addict has made the decision to get help – and enter hydrocodone rehab – a period of withdrawal must be withstood before moving forward to later stages of the process. During hydrocodone withdrawal an individual may experience a variety of symptoms including: chills, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and other physical and psychological issues.
Why Hydrocodone Rehab is Important
One of the reasons Vicodin usage is so problematic is that as an individual develops a tolerance to the drug it takes more and more of the drug to feed the craving and attain the same opiate effect. And the more Vicodin an individual takes, the more intense the withdrawal symptoms he will experience when stopping.
A person who has used Vicodin for an extended period of time is likely to experience withdrawal symptoms within 12 or 24 hours after they stop taking the medication cold turkey. Vicodin withdrawal symptoms can last for several weeks and may vary in severity depending on the length of the individual's use of the drug and the dosage level.
For hydrocodone rehab to be successful, the program must help change the way the addict thinks and behaves. Once the individual has detoxified from the drug, to succeed they must change their habits, their lifestyle, and the way they think. To do anything else would likely lead to a relapse of hydrocodone use once the rehab process has ended.
Hyrdocodone rehab is likely to be the best course of action for the addicted individual because it treats both the physical and medical issues associated with the addiction. While it is important to treat the physical symptoms of withdrawal, it is equally or more important to discuss and address the behavioral issues associated with hydrocodone addiction such as lying and loss of motivation.
The Residential Retreat Program at Michael's House offers men and women, age 18 and over, an integrated in-patient treatment program serving persons with co-occurring conditions as well as drug and alcohol rehab. Our staff is specially trained in The Foundations Treatment Model to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and addictions issues. The Retreat offers comprehensive, medically supervised detoxification services and individualized integrated services for individuals with addictive and/or mental health conditions. Treatment at Michael's House includes introduction to 12-step principles, daily group and individual therapy, and life skills classes. Residential program participants enjoy delicious and nutritious food, an exercise weight room, meditation and quiet time, daily recreational opportunities, and other healthful and fun leisure activities. Nestled in the San Jacinto mountain range with breath taking views of the desert, the resort atmosphere offers safety and privacy while going through the detoxification process as well as beginning to address issues surrounding alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
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