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Percocet Addiction
Information on Percocet Addiction Symptoms and More
If you are currently suffering from Percocet addiction, then you need help now. Call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869), and get help now for your Percocet addiction symptoms.
Percocet addiction may develop due to improper use of the drug. Percocet is a prescription painkiller used to relieve moderate to severe pain and it is often prescribed to cancer patients. Comprised of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen, Percocet has a high potential for addiction or abuse. Percocet comes in a pill form that should never be broken, chewed or crushed, as this could result in a dangerous or fatal overdose.
Percocet Addiction Symptoms
Percocet addiction may develop with prolonged use (over two to three weeks) and can cause cravings. Percocet activates the brain's reward systems. People who take Percocet desire the feelings they felt while under the influence of the drug and thus, they begin taking more and more. This leads to a developing tolerance, then Percocet abuse, and eventually Percocet addiction.
Percocet addiction is a pattern of compulsive use characterized by a continued craving for the drug. A Percocet abuser feels that he or she needs the drug to feel "normal." Those at the highest risk of suffering from Percocet addiction symptoms are women, seniors, and adolescents.
The dangerous side effects of Percocet addiction symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- Constipation
- Constricted pupils
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Euphoria
- Exaggerated feeling of well-being
- Itchy skin
- Light-headedness
- Nausea
- Sedation
- Skin rash
- Slowed breathing
- Vomiting
The Consequences of Percocet Addiction
Percocet addiction creates both a mental and physical dependence on the drug. To suddenly discontinue its use could result in seizures or convulsions. Withdrawal symptoms are also associated with Percocet addiction. These symptoms usually occur after six to eight hours of the last dosage and include:
- Anxiety
- Fevers
- Flu-like feeling
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Insomnia
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Runny nose and eyes
- Sweating
Treatment for Percocet Addiction Symptoms
Due to the physical withdrawal symptoms that accompany recovery from Percocet addiction, a medical detox program is required. A Percocet detox program, or medical detox program, is comprised of 24-hour nursing, a 24-hour addiction treatment and drug rehab staff, along with a physician certified in addiction medicine (A.S.A.M. certified). A Percocet detox program is designed to manage any withdrawal symptoms associated with Percocet addiction, as well as any medical problems that may occur.
Another responsibility of a Percocet detox program is to evaluate you as to your need for continued Percocet addiction treatment. Research has shown that people who complete a Percocet detox program, but who fail to go on to a Percocet addiction treatment program end up in relapse. This is not a reflection on the quality of care that the Percocet detox program provides, but rather how difficult it is to recover from Percocet addiction.
There are many different types of detox programs, but the most effective for Percocet addiction is an inpatient medical detox program. Remember, a medical detox program is not addiction treatment or a drug rehab. A medical detox program provides for medical stabilization, while a drug rehab or an addiction treatment program looks to maintain the gains made in the medical detox program.
If you're suffering from Percocet addiction, call our toll-free helpline at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). Our Percocet addiction treatment professionals are available to help you find the best course of treatment for your individual needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call now.
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