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Percocet Addiction
Q) What is Percocet?
A) Percocet is a narcotic (oxycodone) and acetaminophen combination. They are combined to get a syngergistic effect on pain. Oxycodone is similar to other narcotics in terms of effect and addiction. Acetaminophen is better known as Tylenol.
Other brand names are Roxicet and Tylox. Tablets contain 25 mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 325 mg acetaminophen; 5 mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 325 mg acetaminophen; 7.5 mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 500 mg acetaminophen; 10 mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 650 mg acetaminophen
Q) How is Percocet used?
A) Percocet when abused can be taken orally in pill form, chewed, or crushed (then snorted like cocaine).
Q) What are the side effects of Percocet?
A)
- drowsiness
- constricted pupils
- nausea
- euphoria
- dizziness
- light-headeness
- sedation
- vomiting
- constipation
- depressed feeling
- exaggerated feeling of well-being
- itchy skin
- skin rash
- slowed breathing
Q) What are the symptoms of Overdose?
A)
- bluish skin
- eyes or skin with yellow tone
- cold and clammy skin
- decreased or irregular breathing
- extreme sleepiness
- stupor
- coma
- heart attack
- low blood pressure
- muscle weakness
- nausea
- slow heartbeat
- sweating
- vague bodily discomfort
- vomiting
Q) What is Percocet addiction?
A) Addiction is a major risk with prolonged use (over 2-3 weeks) of narcotics. Even moderate doses of some narcotics can result in a fatal overdose. When increasing doses of narcotics, the person may first feel restless and nauseous and then progress to loss of consciousness and abnormal breathing. Other risks include withdrawal symptoms that may last for months.
Addictive drugs activate the brain’s reward systems. The promise
of reward is very intense, causing the individual to crave the drug and to
focus his or her activities around taking the drug. The ability of addictive
drugs to strongly activate brain reward mechanisms and their ability to
chemically alter the normal functioning of these systems can produce an
addiction. Drugs also reduce a person’s level of consciousness, harming
the ability to think or be fully aware of present surroundings.
Q) What are possible drug interactions when using Percocet?
A)
- Alcohol
- Antispasmodic drugs such as Cogentin, Bentyl, and Donnatal
- Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Mellaril
- Other narcotic painkillers such as Darvon and Demerol
- Sedatives such as phenobarbital and Seconal
- Tranquilizers such as Xanax and Valium
Almost all addicts tell themselves in the beginning that they can conquer their addiction on their own without the help of outside resources. Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. When an addict makes an attempt at detoxification and to discontinue drug use without the aid of professional help, statistically the results do not last long. Research into the effects of long-term addiction has shown that substantial changes in the way the brain functions are present long after the addict has stopped using drugs. Realizing that a drug addict who wishes to recover from their addiction needs more than just strong will power is the key to a successful recovery. Battling not only cravings for their drug of choice, re-stimulation of their past and changes in the way their brain functions, it is no wonder that quitting drugs without professional help is an uphill battle.
As an organization we are dedicated to finding the correct drug rehab for your specific addiction problem. Our referral list contains over 3,000 drug rehabs which encompass the following treatment categories :
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You can overcome addiction and we can help. Call (800) 772-5770 for a free consultation today
