# Vicodin Addiction Symptoms: What to Watch For

> Vicodin addiction symptoms and emotional changes can affect every aspect of the patients life. Assessment and effective treatment is crucial for success.

## Article Details

- **Author**: Ava Mitchell (Health Writer)
- **Published Date**: December 17, 2012
- **Estimated Read Time**: 3 minutes
- **Categories**: Blog, Vicodin
- **Tags**: vicodin, addiction, nausea, mental-health
- **Web URL**: https://premier-dream.co/blog/vicodin-addiction-symptoms
- **Markdown URL**: https://premier-dream.co/blog/vicodin-addiction-symptoms.md

## Content

For most people, an addiction to Vicodin develops unintentionally. People are often prescribed this narcotic for pain following surgery or to treat an injury. Some people don’t realize dependence to this drug can develop rather quickly and patients often find themselves needing more to achieve the same effect. This type of behavior can be the start of a **Vicodin Dependency** or Addiction. Vicodin is used to treat moderate to severe pain. This drug is made up of **Hydrocodone** and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opiate and acetaminophen is a less potent, non-opiate pain reliever that enhances the effects of Hydrocodone. This drug is often abused for its other effects – sedation, numbing and euphoria. There are signs to look for if you think someone you love is **addicted to Vicodin** . Some are more apparent than others. Medical professionals and loved ones can look for specific physical and behavioral changes in patients. Early Detection Can Help Patients Get The Help They Need Recognizing a problem early is essential. Getting **opiate treatment** as soon as possible increases odds of long-term recovery. Indicators can include:

- Doctor shopping to obtain additional prescriptions of Vicodin 
- Running out of the prescription early 
- Claims of lost or stolen prescriptions 
- Asking for an extra prescription because of travel 

There are also definite physical and behavioral changes to look for if you think someone’s addicted.

## Vicodin Addiction Symptoms and Physical Changes can Include:

- Loss of appetite 
- Neglected hygiene 
- Nodding off 
- Lack of coordination 
- Jittery 
- Dilated pupils 
- Paranoia 
- Inability to concentrate 
- Withdrawal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea or severe body aches) 

## Behavioral changes to look for :

- Moodiness/ Agitation 
- Depression 
- Loss of interest in relationships 
- Loss of job or problems at work 
- Abuse or violence 
- Legal problems 
- Borrowing money 
- Selling of possessions 
- Stealing 
- Social isolation 

## Rapid Opiate Detoxification Is Viable Treatment Option

If someone you care about is deep into **Vicodin addiction** , he or she might need help. Medically based treatment offers the best hope of quick and long-term recovery. It also helps patients avoid complications. Waismann Method Treatment offers premiere rapid detox to eliminate patients’ vicodin addiction symptoms in a humane and effective manner.   . This procedure can be completed in less than two hours with minimal or no suffering and usually requires a 2-to-3-day hospital. Immediately following Vicodin detox, patients enter our **Domus Retreat** for 2-to-7 days, where they are assisted around the clock through the recovery period. This well-rounded approach to treatment has helped thousands of people for more than a decade. Patients who leave our program are free of Vicodin addiction and have the right foot forward to commence a healthy life.

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