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ARC, West Los Angeles California
Vicodin addiction almost always carries with it the need for medical detox. ARC provides onsite medical detoxification services for vicodin addiction. Physician, nurses and licensed professional create a safe, comfortable detox environment that offers clients the opportunity to begin recovery in a confidential, dignified fashion. If you or someone you know is suffering from vicodin addiction call 877 415 HOPE today. Our credentialed staff will answer any questions you might have. The Dangers of Vicodin Addiction and Vicodin Abuse The effective analgesic qualities of vicodin are such that it is often prescribed in pain management scenarios. Vicodin works by binding to brain receptors, relieving pain. The result is that both the feeling of pain and the response to pain are decreased. Taking vicodin often leads to vicodin addiction because of the euphoric bi-products experienced as a result of the areas of the brain it interacts with. One of the dangerous side effects of taking vicodin is that increased dosages are needed as physical tolerance grows in order to achieve the same level of pain relief. Due to the acetaminophen content in vicodin, increasing doses can lead to liver damage and because the area of the brain that manages involuntary respiratory function does not develop tolerance as quickly as other areas, increased dosages can lead to respiratory failure and death. Vicodin can be especially dangerous when used with alcohol and other drugs. People that become addicted to vicodin also often develop a higher propensity to abuse illicit drugs, primarily due to the sense of comfort and euphoria that can be reproduced through street opiates, such as heroin and opium. Occasionally, vicodin addiction promotes the compulsion to abuse street drugs with stimulant qualities, such as cocaine, speed or crack. This is due to the necessity to moderate energy levels or mood both of which are greatly affected by the depressant qualities of the vicodin itself. It situations where this pattern is evidenced, it doesn’t take long for a full blown addictive process to develop which can lead people to demoralizing addictive behaviors or overdose. Complications Derived from Vicodin Addiction and Vicodin Abuse Vicodin addiction can be complicated by the reality that it is being prescribed by a physician. This often leads people taking it to overlook the gravity of the vicodin addiction situation. It can be hard for people to see the psychological, emotional and physical problems that are developing around the vicodin consumption because they trust the doctor prescribing it and don’t associate the accumulating problems with a growing vicodin addiction. Alongside this trust is the dependence on the drug itself. Once vicodin consumption results in physical dependency, medical detoxification is needed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from arising. Often, physicians don’t have available resources for providing safe detoxification and conversely as tolerance grows, they can’t continue to prescribe the high dosages that are necessary to achieve the same pain-relief. In these situations once high-functioning individuals are left to resort to their own devices to obtain vicodin prescriptions. Many of our clients have resorted to illegal internet prescription companies and/or illegal forgery of vicodin prescriptions at local pharmacies. It doesn’t take long for these behaviors to create legal or ethical complications which demand something must be done to end the addiction to vicodin. Vicodin is typically prescribed for relief from pain. When the experience of pain sensation is constant people prescribed Vicodin will often deviate from prescription parameters in an effort to increase the drug’s effects. In this scenario people risk experiencing symptoms of Vicodin overdose. Vicodin Addiction Overdose Symptoms Many of the clients of ARC are individuals who were initially prescribed Vicodin by a physician in order to alleviate pain. However, due to growing online resources for obtaining Vicodin illegally many of our clients have self-initiated developing Vicodin addiction and overdose symptoms are quite common with this class of Vicodin abusers. Acute Withdrawal Symptoms from Vicodin Addiction ARC provides onsite medical detoxification services for Vicodin addiction. Safety during withdrawal is ensured by staff physicians, nurses and licensed professionals. Clinical continuity of care during detox supports clients cope with any difficult feelings and emotions that arise during withdrawal that might otherwise heighten a clients desire to leave treatment before primary care begins. Common acute withdrawal symptoms associated with Vicodin addiction and treated by ARC include: Nausea Headache Stomach pain Sleep disturbances
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms from Vicodin Addiction The primary challenge with post-acute withdrawal symptoms is in their accumulative affect. While traditional drug rehabs support clients experiencing post-acute withdrawal symptoms by imparting the spiritual philosophy that “this too shall pass” ARC focuses more on medically treating the physical post-acute symptoms and clinically supporting their psychological manifestations. This medical and clinical coupling helps each client completely overcome the ongoing challenges associated with post-acute withdrawal from Vicodin addiction. Some of the post-acute withdrawal symptoms stemming from Vicodin addiction are: Craving cycles Stress sensitivity Memory problems Sleep disturbances Inability to think clearly Physical coordination problems Emotional fluctuations or emotional “numbness”
Treatment for Vicodin Addiction with ARC is Unique During primary care the ARC treatment philosophy is designed to address the underlying causes and conditions that have contributed to the onset of Vicodin addiction. Each client is assigned a primary clinician who develops a personalized treatment plan with specific objectives that support clients in identifying and achieving their short-term and long-term recovery goals. In the day-to-day treatment curriculum individual therapy is the cornerstone of the treatment process. A variety of therapeutic approaches are implemented based on each client’s individual needs. Some of these are: With ARC Treatment for Vicodin Addiction is Clinically-Based Education about the physiological impact of Vicodin is also an important element in recovering from Vicodin addiction. ARC provides educational groups which are designed to impart an inherent understanding of the physiological bi-products attributed to post-acute Vicodin withdrawal. This helps clients to cope with some of the unique emotional characteristics of post-acute withdrawal with a growing sense of hope that they are not alone and that addiction recovery is possible. (A myriad of the ARC staff are in recovery from Vicodin addiction and serve as empathetic, recovering role-models) ARC offers an experiential therapy program and year-round outdoor recreational activities. These programs help clients alleviate stress and serves to promote a growing sense of personal enthusiasm for living Vicodin free. Our regional weather and local natural resources (Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains) ensures enjoyment during these activities beneath the Southern California sun. All the ARC experiential programs are designed to meet the physical conditioning of each participant and take place weekly. ARC Offers Continuing Care Programs for Effective Treatment of Vicodin Addiction As clients progress through primary care they may choose to enroll in Phase 2 (Continuing Care) or Phase 3 (Extended Care). These programs are designed to meet the ongoing and transitional needs of clients continuing their road to sustained Vicodin addiction recovery. When circumstances or time constraints prevent participation in further residential care, an aftercare plan is developed for each client by their primary clinician. This helps clients to overcome unforeseen future challenges during a long-lasting recovery from Vicodin addiction. As a component of Primary Care, the ARC family program addresses any issues that have evolved from the addictive process. This program helps to prioritize the multitude of problems that have developed and begins the process of resolution and reconciliation for clients and their loved ones. It serves as a great starting point for a new chapter to unfold in the lives of all those who have been impacted by the devastation of Vicodin addiction. ARC understands the dangers of vicodin addiction and is committed to providing comfortable onsite medical detoxification services that reinstate each client’s personal power of choice. Our comprehensive treatment approaches take into consideration the issues of origin that led to the vicodin addiction in the first place and provides strong aftercare planning allowing our clients to leave treatment with the tools necessary to prevent vicodin addiction from gripping them as they walk the road of sustained recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with vicodin addiction call 877 415 HOPE today. Vicodin addiction is a very dangerous condition that can result in fatality. Our credentialed staff will answer any further questions you might have.
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