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Risks of Quitting Hydrocodone

If you or someone you know is planning or thinking about quitting hydrocodone, it’s important to seek qualified, professional advise. “Cold turkey” is a term that refers to giving up a habit or addiction suddenly, without help. It can be very difficult and medical complications could arise. Your prescribing physician should be able to offer […]

The Best Way to Get Off Hydrocodone

Patients are constantly looking for the best way to get off Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a potentially habit-forming opiate used for pain relief. It acts on opiate receptors in the brain to provide moderate to severe pain relief. Hydrocodone is often prescribed in combination with acetaminophen, marketed as Norco, Lortab, and Vicodin. People who take hydrocodone […]

Colorado Opioid Detox

doctor at patient's bedside after patient suffered endocarditis and stroke from opiate use - opioid detox

Diversion and Abuse of Oxycontin and Other Opioids in Colorado A 2008 investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration indicates that pharmaceutical diversion of drugs containing hydrocodone and oxycodone has become a serious problem. Vicodin is a popular and very powerful narcotic prescription drug that contains hydrocodone. It has the potential to be very addicting […]