How Do You Break Addiction To Hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever. It is often prescribed by doctors in combination with acetaminophen to provide relief for moderate or severe pain. Hydrocodone can be addictive, especially in larger doses. Discontinuing your use of hydrocodone can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, muscle cramps and aches, loss of appetite, excessive sweating, shivering, runny nose and eyes, vomiting and diarrhea. Hydrocodone withdrawal can also cause intense cravings for the drug. If you suspect that you have become addicted to hydrocodone, contact your doctor for help. Step 1 Check into a drug rehabilitation center. Ask your doctor for recommendations for centers. You may have more success detoxing off hydrocodone in a structured environment. At the drug treatment center, your health care professional will help you cope with your withdrawal symptoms, which may have been more difficult to deal with alone. According to Drug Addiction (see Reference
