Prescription Drugs

What’s the Usual Timeline of Symptoms with Percocet Withdrawal?

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Percocet is a short-term prescription pain relief medication used to treat mild to severe pain. It is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Oxycodone is classified as an opioid pain medication while acetaminophen serves as a nonnarcotic pain medication and anti-inflammatory. Opioids are highly addictive and approximately 21 to 29 percent of patients who are …

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How Painful Is Detoxing from Hydrocodone?

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Detoxing from any addictive substance can be a difficult process, both emotionally and physically. If you are addicted to hydrocodone or know someone who is, you have probably found yourself wondering, “How painful is detoxing from hydrocodone?” The idea of detox is certainly scary and seems like it might be painful; it’s certainly enough to …

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Are There Serious Withdrawal Symptoms from Stimulants?

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Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and cocaine can have serious withdrawal symptoms when not used as medically directed. Other stimulants like caffeine can have milder withdrawal symptoms. Stimulants work by essentially increasing the activity of the central nervous system. This increase in activity can lead to troubles sleeping, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and paranoia in the short …

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Are There Medications to Help with Oxycodone Withdrawal?

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Oxycodone is one of the most addictive prescription drugs as it produces feelings of euphoria when taken. As such, withdrawal from oxycodone can be incredibly intense. Without proper medical care, oxycodone addiction can prove to be fatal. In most cases of oxycodone addiction, the individual must be treated in an inpatient treatment facility. This is …

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How Do You Cope with Anxiety When Detoxing from Benzos?

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Coping with withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines can often trigger the same anxiety and stressful feelings you are trying to treat with these drugs. These benzodiazepines work to regulate one’s nerve cell activity, effectively reducing excitement in nerve cells through the work of one’s GABA-A (gamma-aminobutyric acid-A) receptors. While benzos are used to treat panic and …

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Can You Detox from Hydrocodone in Less Than a Week?

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The Drug Enforcement Administration claims that hydrocodone remains the most frequently prescribed opioid in America. It is also the most heavily abused opioid drug in the country. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 135 million prescriptions of hydrocodone products were prescribed and filled back in 2012. This shows how vast the potential for …

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Can You Still Take Non-Addictive Medications While in Rehab?

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When people come to rehab, they bring with them their entire health history, and it is common for many people to take medications that are important for their health. For this reason, one of the first questions that people tend to ask our counselors is whether or not they can still take non-addictive medications while …

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What’s the Difference Between Medical Detox at a Detox Center Versus a Hospital?

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If you have a desire to overcome an addiction and wondering what treatment center is right for you, detox center or hospital, this article is for you. While both settings offer effective recovery solutions, there is a marked difference between them. Regardless of your choice in recovery, however, you should be applauded for making the …

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Are Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Worse During Detox Than Other Substance Abuse Withdrawal Symptoms?

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As you’re thinking about getting help for your addiction, one of your concerns may have to do with the process of detoxification and withdrawal. You may have heard some frightening stories about alcohol withdrawal, including the idea that alcohol withdrawal symptoms are worse than withdrawal symptoms from other substances. Withdrawal from every drug has different …

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