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Hydrocodone is categorised as a Class A controlled substance in the UK, under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 – meaning that it is only available legally via a prescription.
However, people still find a way to take hydrocodone despite not having a prescription. This is a form of drug abuse – hydrocodone abuse doesn’t always refer to excessive drug use.
Hydrocodone abuse can also refer to taking hydrocodone with other drugs (e.g illegal drugs/ street drugs), or with alcohol.
Essentially, hydrocodone abuse is when you take the drug in any way other than prescribed, whether it be to feel high or you source it through illicit means (e.g drug dealers).
As well as increasing the risk of developing a hydrocodone addiction, hydrocodone abuse can also increase the risk of having an accidental overdose.
An overdose is considered a medical emergency, and you should seek medical attention immediately. Be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions when taking opioid drugs.
Many people experience a range of psychological and physical symptoms of withdrawal. Some hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms include:
Opioid withdrawal can be particularly uncomfortable and is often best completed in a rehab facility – read on to learn more about opioid detoxification.
The first stage of drug addiction treatment involves detoxification. Withdrawing from opioid medications can be difficult, which is why we recommend that opioid drug users complete a detox program instead of quitting ‘cold turkey’.
When discussing your detox options, addiction specialists will often use The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS).
The Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale/ COWS is a scale that can be used in both outpatient and inpatient rehab settings for opioid withdrawal management. It can help to monitor withdrawal symptoms over time.
Medical detoxification involves medical supervision/ medical assistance. In some cases, you may be given detox medication such as Buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder. Symptoms of withdrawal may begin as soon as six hours after your last dose but can occur within 30 hours of stopping hydrocodone use.
Detoxification addresses physical dependence – however, it doesn’t address the physiological, behavioural, or social aspects of addiction.
This is something that is addressed as part of a larger treatment plan. At Help4Addiction, we can determine the best plan for you. Read on to learn more.
Nicholas Conn is a leading industry addiction expert who runs the UK’s largest addiction advisory service and is regularly featured in the national press, radio and TV. He is the founder and CEO of a drug and alcohol rehab center called Help4addiction, which was founded in 2015. He has been clean himself since 2009 and has worked in the Addiction and Rehab Industry for over a decade. Nick is dedicated to helping others recover and get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. In 2013, he released a book ‘The Thin White’ line that is available on Amazon.
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