Prescriptions for hydrocodone formulations like Vicodin are written so freely that people think it’s safe to take it, and nobody ever expects to become addicted. When you realize you have a hydrocodone addiction, cold turkey withdrawal might seem like the best way to get off it. For some it might work, and for others there will be an inevitable relapse. Hydrocodone Addiction, Cold Turkey on ...
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Substance abuse treatment centers in California are now working on integrating medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with their patients’ primary medical care needs, a step that will help opiate addicts in Sacramento and throughout the state regain their full health as they work on recovery from addiction. In the not-too-distant past, drug treatment centers including MAT clinics focused solely on ...
Substance Abuse Checklist: How Severe Is Your Addiction?
Concerned about your substance abuse addiction? Of course there’s bad news about going into opioid addiction treatment, and so we’ll talk about that first. The bad news is that going into treatment takes some real soul-searching and there’s no doubt that it’s a gut-wrenching decision. Sticking with a recovery regimen can be quite challenging, but if you are up to the challenge, then good for ...
