Types of Substances and Their Treatments

Information on Hydrocodone Addiction

Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid relieves pain by binding to opioid receptors in brain and spinal cord and used as a recreational drug also

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Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid and narcotics obtained from the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. It is taken orally in form of tablets, capsules, syrups and often in mixture with other analgesic like ibuprofen. It is sold under trade name Vicodin, anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodon etc.

Clinical use

The drug is FDA approved and having many clinical uses. As narcotics it relieves pain by binding to opioid receptors in brain and spinal cord.

Side effects

The common side effects of the drug include drowsiness, lightheadness, nausea, constipation, vomiting, anxiety and euphoria. Taking excessive of the drug causes severe hepatotoxicity, respiratory depression, coma, cold skin, sometimes bradycardia and hypertension.

Hydrocodone addiction& tolerance

Due to the opiate character of Hydrocodone it can lead to abuse and hence addiction. As an opiate it blocks the opioid receptors in the central nervous system increasing the sensation of euphoria. Frequent use of Hydrocodone can lead to the tolerance of the drug and thus further more amount of the drug is needed to feel the same sensation. This can lead to an inability to stop the use of the drug without an accurate Hydrocodone addiction program

Impact of the addiction in our body

As an opiate it functions as a depressant in CNS and reduces the function and activity of the brain and hence body. Long term effects include:

-low blood pressure and decreased heartbeat
-decrease in respiratory function
-skin irritation

A chemical called acetaminophen found in many Hydrocodone medications is having increased risk and danger and over dose of this chemical can cause circulatory damage, cardiac arrest and even death.

Treatment of addiction

Due to the complete dependence over the drug after addiction it requires a personalized approach to addiction treatment with the help of a rehab center.