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Vicodin is synthetic codeine and acetaminophen (Tylenol). High levels of acetaminophen are toxic on their own; however, acetaminophen is not associated with the chemical dependency prone with Vicodin use. The treatment of acute and chronic pain is a difficult challenge facing the health care community. All benefits of a substance or compound are equally balanced with proportionate risks. The better a drug is at doing a specific thing, the greater the likelihood of intolerant short term effects and/or grossly damaging long term effects. Vicodin is VERY good at relieving the perception of pain. Perception is key as the body’s chemical pain messengers are still being produced. As a result, not only does tolerance develop, but rebound (pain post medication that is greater than the pain before administration of the drug) complicates the progressive lack of response to increased dosing. Vicodin Abuse Abuse of Vicodin specifically means the self inflicted maltreatment, injury, or damage to ones person with Vicodin. This includes the physical body of the addict and the social and/or financial harm that will affect this same “natural person” within society. It includes the family, friends, coworkers and congregation members who are likely victims and/or enablers of the addict’s abusive behavior. Vicodin Addiction and Dependency Beyond abuse, addiction and dependency are a potential mix of the physiological need for Vicodin and psychological or behavioral need for self medication with Vicodin. Ultimately the addict has to desire to be free of her drive for the drug and/or its effects. Unfortunately, a great deal of damage, if not death is far more likely than an addict seeking treatment on their own. Vicodin Addiction Intervention As you are reading this, it is not too late. Calls are confidential and anonymous. You may only need information: Your loved one may need INTERVENTION.
At Interventions For Recovery addiction is viewed as a physical disease which can be medically treated. Addiction is not a mental or moral problem, or a disgrace.
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