Vicodin Withdrawal

The body begins to go through the withdrawal process when it is detoxing from drugs or alcohol. Vicodin is the combination of hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever and acetaminophen, a non-narcotic pain reliever. Acetaminophen is less potent than hydrocodone but increases its pain-relieving effects. Vicodin can cause a withdrawal phase that is physically and mentally taxing, especially in long-term users. Without the right medical detox program, those addicted to Vicodin will risk their health by trying to detox alone. Used to treat moderate to severe pain, Vicodin has the potential to lead to misuse, abuse, addiction and overdose. A physical Vicodin addiction is marked by withdrawal symptoms which can develop within hours of last use.

Vicodin Withdrawal Symptoms Can Vary From Person to Person

Vicodin withdrawal is marked by a host of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Not every person experiences withdrawal in the same way. More commonly reported symptoms of Vicodin withdrawal include strong drug cravings, sleep disturbances, nausea, vomiting, sweating, chills, diarrhea, agitation and other mood changes, muscle and bone pain, fever, runny nose, sneezing, yawning, goose bumps, rigid muscles, tremors, shivering, palpitations and abnormal skin sensations such as itching or “crawling.” More serious cases of withdrawal can lead to seizures which can be fatal.

Bypass a Painful Vicodin Withdrawal with the Waismann Method

Many people addicted to prescription painkillers delay seeking treatment because they are afraid of the mental and physical toll withdrawal can have on the body. The good news is that you can virtually bypass this painful withdrawal period. The Waismann Method of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR) offers a medically-assisted Vicodin detox that gets you opiate-free and back on your feet in days instead of months. Our pioneering procedure is administered in a hospital and uses intravenous medications to rid your opiate receptors of Vicodin. Patients sleep lightly under deep sedation for a short time, awakening drug-free and without the awareness of the accelerated withdrawal that took place during the procedure. What sets the Waismann Method apart from other drug detox programs is that it doesn’t use opiate-based replacement drugs to treat an already-existing opiate addiction. We don’t believe it’s in our patients’ best interest to potentially create a second addiction and the need for another detox.

The Elimination of Withdrawal Can Prevent Vicodin Relapse

The Waismann Method program is safe, responsible and humane drug treatment that focuses on the comfort of our patients and long-lasting success. Bypassing the withdrawal period also increases the chances that patients will avoid a relapse. Our expert staff of doctors, anesthesiologists, therapists and support personnel works in coordination to ensure we target every aspect of Vicodin addiction – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. For more than a decade, we have been treating opiate addiction with our successful rapid drug detox. The after-care specialists in our Domus Retreat facility help guests continue their commitment to sustained recovery. Domus offers a tranquil and serene environment where patients can relax, reflect and continue their recovery.

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