Are You Sure You’re Not Addicted to Percocet?
Many who have a legitimate prescription for Percocet believe that the issues they’re experiencing as a result are anything but Percocet addiction. Even when they prioritize taking their prescription and remaining under the influence above all else, crave the drug in between doses, experience withdrawal symptoms if they miss a dose and attempt to stop taking their prescription without success, they still don’t believe that Percocet addiction is an issue for them. Unfortunately, these are the very signs of a Percocet addiction. If you experience any of the following issues, then you are dealing with a Percocet addiction that requires medical and psychological treatment.
Contact us at Michael’s House today to learn more about our Percocet addiction treatment services and to speak with a counselor about which care options are the best choice for you.
Do You Choose Percocet Over Family and Important Events?
There are some events where you simply can’t get away with being under the influence of Percocet. You need to be sober, alert and available to interact with family members, children, coworkers, bosses and community leaders. However, those living with a Percocet addiction would rather give up attendance at these events than give up their time spent under the influence of Percocet. If you’ve ducked out of holiday gatherings, family functions, work functions and other important effects due to your Percocet use, then addiction may be an issue.
Do You Crave Percocet?
Percocet is taken in doses at regular intervals throughout the day. Those who have a prescription but are not addicted to the drug can go for hours without thinking about Percocet or checking the clock to see if it’s time for their next dose. In fact, those who are not addicted to the drug often forget to take their medication from time to time. Those who are living with a Percocet addiction, in contrast, not only never forget to take their meds but often rush the dosing interval and take more than prescribed. If you crave Percocet in between your doses, you may be dealing with a Percocet addiction that requires treatment.
Do You Experience Percocet Withdrawal Symptoms When You Miss a Dose?
Physical withdrawal symptoms are a problem for those who are living with an addiction to Percocet. Should you miss a dose or try to stop taking the medication abruptly, withdrawal symptoms that are similar to the symptoms that happen during the flu will begin. They will vary in detail and severity depending upon a number of factors, and usually occur after chronic use of the drug.
Note that the presence of withdrawal symptoms alone does not signify a Percocet addiction that requires treatment at a rehab facility. Only when they occur in conjunction with more than one of the other symptoms on this page does it mean that Percocet rehab is necessary.
Have You Tried to Stop Taking Percocet Without Success?
If you recognize that regular Percocet abuse is causing problems in your life and have tried to stop taking the drug but have been unsuccessful, you need help at a medical addiction treatment facility. Contact us at Michael’s House today to find out more about our Percocet detox and addiction treatment programs here in Palm Springs and how we can help you get your life back on track. Call now.
