Hydrocodone, or dihydrocodeinone to give it its formal name, is a drug manufactured using two major natural opiates: codeine and thebaine. It is a type of analgesic and antitussive drug available in syrup, capsule, and tablet forms.
Users mainly encounter this substance as part of a comprehensive treatment regime combining painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol. Many see this substance as a milder form of codeine and morphine.
Recreational use of this prescription drug is common due to the euphoric effect it creates. To help reduce the onset of addiction, the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture the drug have worked on replacing their products with a slow-release capsule.
Side Effects
The side effects of this drug include euphoria and feeling lightheaded, which are the reasons why people take it in the first place. More problematic side effects include a feeling of extreme nausea, anxiety, rashes, and itching. Some people who have taken this drug have also reported having disturbing nightmares.
Generally, people do not die from using hydrocodone. The only situation where someone has come close to severely injuring himself or herself because of using this substance is when they combine it with alcohol, or they suffer from a severe allergic reaction to a specific blend.
Hydrocodone Addiction Treatment
Hydrocodone is the type of drug that requires urgent residential rehab treatment to prevent withdrawal symptoms turning into a relapse. The widespread availability of products containing this substance means a controlled environment can turn out to be the difference between success and failure.
Healthcare professionals within rehab clinics help patients by identifying their specific problems and offering the personal counselling needed to cope with these issues. Counsellors never try to make people forget about their issues. It is about learning to cope with trauma and turning the pent-up frustration into something positive.
