Percodan Addiction

Percodan is a combination of the drugs oxycodone and aspirin, used for the relief of moderate to severe chronic pain.  The oxycodone component of the drug is what causes serious addiction issues for people who take too much of the drug or use if for reasons other than for which it was prescribed.  In addition to addiction, Percodan can cause a physical and psychological dependence as well.

There is an addiction risk associated with Percodan, much as the same with any other type of pain relieving medication.  Everyone reacts to Percodan differently, but there have been cases of a person taking as little as half of a tablet and when combined with a depressant medication or alcohol, can be lethal.  Addictive drugs activate the reward system of the human brain, the promise of a reward causes a person to experience a craving for the drug and to become focused on doing whatever is necessary to be able to use.

A Percodan addiction is caused by strong activation of the reward systems of the brain, the results of which are the brains chemistry being altered and the drug reduces a person’s consciousness levels, causing an inability to think or be aware of surroundings or environment. 

There are a number of signs and side effects that will denote Percodan use, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Blurry vision
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Accidental injury
• Sedation
• Lightheadedness
• Constipation
• Euphoria
• Tolerance
• Craving
• Impairment of mental or physical abilities

There are also common symptoms associated with Percondan overdose which can require emergency medical attention.  Signs of an overdose include the following:

• Respiratory depression (decreased respiration)
• Coma
• Skeletal muscle flaccidity
• Clammy and cold skin
• Stupor
• Circulatory depression or collapse
• Cardiac arrest

Percodan is a highly addictive prescription medication and should never be taken by anyone other than the person for whom it was prescribed.  The drug should also never be shared with others or given to someone who has a past history of addiction to drugs or alcohol. 

Detoxing from a Percodan addiction requires more than just traditional treatment modalities. Successful withdrawal from Percodan, as with any other opiate medication, is extremely uncomfortable though not fatal and should be handled under professional medical supervision.  To effectively withdraw from Percodan addiction requires a team of trained rehab professionals in order to ascertain the best methods to use for long term recovery.

Other methods needed to successfully combat a Percodan addiction include individual therapy, group, family or individual counseling and treatment at a qualified drug rehab facility.  Having an addiction to Percodan can be debilitating and all encompassing for the addict and pure agony on those who love them.  A person should never attempt to detox or overcome an addiction of this nature alone; it is almost a certain recipe for relapse and misery.

If you or someone you love is suffering from an addiction to Percodan, please contact us today for help.

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