Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active pain killer and cough suppressant. It is commonly available in tablet, capsule and syrup form and is often synthesized with other analgesic compounds like acetaminophen (paracetemol) or ibuprofen. Hydrocone is known to be habit forming and can lead to addiction. Admission to a drug rehab in South Africa can help you to break the cycle of Hydrocodone addiction.
Common side effects of Hydrocodone include nausea, constipation, drowsiness, vomiting and euphoria. The drowsiness and euphoric feelings are often desirable to the people who abuse Hydrocodone by using high doses. Hydrocodone is not available without prescription but online pharmacies are willing to supply it without a prescription. This makes the drug quite easily available which has increased the prevalence of its illicit use.
Hydrocone is normally prepared together with other painkillers like paracetemol or ibuprofen. This is done to increase its effectiveness as a painkiller as well as to deter people from abusing the drug. Paracetemol is safe when used at prescribed levels but high doses can cause fatal liver damage. People abusing hydrocone may try to remove the paracetemol before taking the pills.
Hydrocone is toxic when too much is used and can cause depression of the heart and respiratory rate, followed by cardiac arrest. Hydrocone and alcohol work on the same areas of the brain and using them together is dangerous.
As with other opiates repeated hydrocone use can lead to dependence. If the person stops using the drug he/she will experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Admission to a detoxification (detox) center will help to make the withdrawal more manageable. Treatment at a drug rehab will help to prevent a reoccurence of the addiction.
Methadone maintenance is one method of assisting with Hydrocone addiction but most addiction rehabilitation programs that are offered in drug rehab in South Africa will employ a comprehensive approach to address all the areas of the facets of the individual. Please contact us if you would like advice in finding a drug rehabilitation center in South Africa.
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