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At Beach House Center for Recovery, we understand that hydrocodone addiction can be complicated, challenging, and scary. We strive to provide a supportive environment for those seeking help. Our team of addiction care specialists, medical clinicians, and psychiatric providers offer effective, compassionate, and personalized treatment plans for people struggling with hydrocodone use disorder.
Nearly twice as many people die from prescription opioids than illicit opiates like heroin. For every death from prescription opioid abuse, there are another 10 treatment admissions, 32 emergency department visits for misuse, 130 people with a prescription opioid dependency, and 825 recreational users, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Roughly one in six Americans over 12 admit to using an opioid drug for recreational purposes at some point.
Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic for treating mild to severe pain, coughing, severe diarrhea, and other conditions. It is derived from thebaine, an extract of the opium poppy. The drug is prescribed as a single-ingredient medication or in combination with other medications such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin. (Vicodin is the brand name for hydrocodone combined with acetaminophen.)
When used as prescribed, hydrocodone can provide effective pain relief. The drug binds to opioid receptors in the body and brain, blocking pain signals. It is available in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms and is usually taken orally.
Due to its potential for abuse, hydrocodone is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and dependence.
Those who take hydrocodone for extended periods may develop a tolerance to the drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effects. People may also become psychologically dependent on hydrocodone as they use it to cope with everyday stress or experience euphoria. In addition to physical and psychological dependence, regular use of hydrocodone can lead to an increased risk of overdose and long-term health issues.
Hydrocodone can have a wide range of side effects. Here are some of the possible effects of using hydrocodone.
Hydrocodone abuse signs in loved ones can be difficult to detect, as people often try to hide their addiction. However, numerous signs can indicate that a person is addicted to hydrocodone. These include the following:
At Beach House Center for Recovery, human connection is essential to the recovery process. Love and connection offer a sense of understanding, compassion, and acceptance. Our addiction care specialists integrate our philosophy into each treatment plan, combining the latest science-backed treatment protocols into our empathetic approach.
Our targeted treatment programs include medically supervised detox, medication-assisted treatment, intensive behavioral therapies, and dual diagnosis treatment that identifies the underlying contributors to self-medicating behaviors.
If diagnosed by a doctor, all chemical addictions are considered mental/behavioral illnesses. Under the majority of health insurance plans, treatment for chemical dependency and addiction is covered.
To learn more about hydrocodone addiction treatment at Beach House, or to find out if your insurance will cover addiction treatment, please contact our helpful admissions counselors today.
