Getting Help For Hydrocodone or Pain Med Addiction

Conquering an addiction to Hydrocodone or other opioid pain meds can be very challenging.Many people fail on their first try and the failure rate is greater if the addict tries to do it all on their own with no help.  Most people have no idea where to begin, except for simply quitting cold turkey and that can lead to problems. So here is some advice about what to expect so that you can deal with it better.

The first and most pressing issue about quitting is the withdrawal and detox time. For about a week after quitting, the addict will feel like that have the most severe case of flu possible. There will be nausea, headaches, body aches, anxiety, irritability, shakiness and many other unpleasant effects that can last for about a week. The effects are so unpleasant that many addicts relapse because they cannot take the miserable feeling any longer.

This is why consulting a doctor who is experienced with addiction is helpful. They can prescribe medications to lessen the effects of withdrawal from Hydrocodone or pain meds. They can also prescribe meds to deal with the underlying problems that may have contributed to the addiction to opioids in the first place, such as chronic pain issues, mental issues.

This is a crucial part of breaking free from pain meds. You have to deal with the situation that led to the addiction. Whether it was a painful injury/ illness or a combination of stress and unresolved mental issues, it has to be dealt with so that it does not continue to put you at risk. Your doctor can help you develop a plan to treat such issues and to deal with them. So seek help from a medical professional and get started on the path to sobriety and the rest of your life.