Vicodin Rehab
Every day in the United States, thousand people of are prescribed Vicodin (also known by the generic name Hydrocodone) for pain relief experienced as a result of illness, injury or surgery. For the majority of these individuals, Vicodin performs as advertised, helping the individual ease the pain during the healing process. They take the drug for a few weeks at most, and then move on. But for far too many people, "moving on" is not an option. Vicodin is a highly addictive opiate based drug for which many people quickly develop dependence. When an individual becomes addicted to Vicodin, there are social, physical and psychological implications which can put that person (and his or her family) in jeopardy.
When Vicodin addiction becomes a problem, Vicodin rehab programs are there to help turn the tide and insure that the individual regains control of their life.
Why is Vicodin Prescribed?
One would think that a dangerously addictive drug such as Vicodin would not be legal, given the potential fallout that can occur as a result of heavy or long-term use. However, some of the legitimate uses for Vicodin include:
- Recovery from surgery
- Recovery from painful illness
- Recovery from a dental procedure
Who Should Consider Vicodin Rehab?
Individuals who are unable to stop taking Vicodin on their own accord should strongly consider entering a drug rehab program immediately. Vicodin rehab is recommended for individuals who exhibit any of the following behaviors or conditions:
- Withdrawal symptoms when not taking Vicodin (such as headaches, anxiety, depression, restlessness, nausea, etc.)
- An inability to stop taking the drug even though there is an awareness of the damage it is causing the individual and their family
- The development of a tolerance to the drug – in which the individual must take more and more of the drug over time in order to achieve the desired euphoric effect.
- Stealing money, borrowing money or engaging in unethical behavior (such as "doctor shopping" for new prescriptions) in order to obtain more of the drug.
How Does Vicodin Rehab Help the Individual Get Well?
Vicodin rehab programs treat the psychological and physical addiction to Hydrocodone. The first thing that takes place when an individual enters into a Vicodin rehab program is detoxification. Drug detox is the process of allowing all the harmful opiate toxins that have invaded the bloodstream to leave the system. During Vicodin detox, the individual may experience some withdrawal symptoms that, although uncomfortable, are not life-threatening. Once detox is complete, the individual has overcome the physical component of Vicodin addiction and is ready to move on to counseling where they will address the psychological component of the condition.
During individual and group counseling for Vicodin addiction, the individual will be given a chance to explore the reasons why they became addicted, why the continued to have the problem and most importantly, how they can change their mindset in order to stop taking the drug forever. Counseling is a chance to talk honestly and openly about one's addiction (many people will be doing so for the first time) and develop real-world solutions that include:
- Better decision making
- Avoid situations that can lead to relapse
- Positive activities to replace the drug use (such as exercise, new career goals, etc.)
Finally, Vicodin rehab includes aftercare programs that are designed to help individuals move forward with their lives and employ all the lessons learned during drug rehab. Aftercare is a crucial part of Vicodin rehab because overcoming addiction does not end the day the individual leaves the program. In fact, for many the challenges are just beginning.
Michael's House features outstanding residential Vicodin Rehab programs from their luxury facility in Palm Springs, California. Contact Michael's House today at for more information.
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