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Norco Addiction

Norco is classified as an opioid, a synthetic, legally produced version of poppy-derived drugs like heroin and opium. Made from a blend of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, this narcotic is similar in makeup to Vicodin or Lortab, with equally similar side effects and addiction rates. All are prescribed to patients to relieve moderate to severe pain, and can be used in the short term, such as when you’ve had a car accident or surgery, or in the long term, to help you cope with chronic pain.

Norco is a type of opioid made from a blend of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Like all opioids, its primary use is to treat short-term pain, particularly after a serious injury or surgery. It may also be used on a long-term basis for issues of chronic pain. As Norco works to relieve a patient’s pain, it also produces a slight euphoric sensation. It is this temporary feeling that leads some people to develop a dependency on the drug and to seek it out even when their initial pain has subsided. The longer a person persists in using Norco, the higher their tolerance becomes, causing them to seek increasingly higher doses in order to achieve the same effect. This creates a vicious cycle that can seem impossible to escape, but there is hope. Professional drug addiction treatment can enable a person to break the cycle and make a full, lasting full recovery.

Norco Addiction

According to the most recent studies, as many as 7 million people a year have misused hydrocodone medications like Norco. This coincides with the fact that opioid misuse has become one of the most significant drug crises of the last decade. Most people who develop an addiction to Norco and other drugs like it begin by taking it as prescribed. In some cases, they may also turn to Norco and other opioids as a substitute for other illicit drugs. Once a person has developed an addiction, there is a risk of serious long-term and short-term effects, as well as the potential for a fatal overdose.

Symptoms of Norco addiction include:

  • Extreme anxiety or paranoia
  • Nausea, vomiting or constipation
  • Inability to focus or prolonged drowsiness
  • Itchiness
  • Mood swings or obsessions with the drug

In addition to the side effects described above, the acetaminophen component in Norco carries its own dangers. Ingesting too much acetaminophen can lead to liver disease, which can be fatal. People who are living with a Norco addiction also often exhibit anti-social behavior and may feel foggy or sluggish to the point of dysfunction. In severe cases, a person may experience difficulty breathing, flaccid muscle tone, clammy skin, apnea (interrupted breath,) stupor or even a coma. These all indicate a Norco overdose, which could result in cardiac arrest or death. In this event, it is absolutely crucial to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. In all cases, seeking professional help for one’s addiction is the best choice for preventing harm and recovering one’s quality of life.

Norco Detox

As an opioid, Norco causes a physical dependency to develop in those who use it over a period of time. That’s why before anything else, the first step to recovering from a Norco addiction is to rid the substance from the body completely. This can be a delicate process, and risky to do on one’s own, which is why it’s important to seek a qualified detox facility that can safely guide an individual through it. At detox facilities like ours at Cliffside Malibu, patients are given the care, compassion and expertise they need to overcome their withdrawal symptoms and pass through detox as comfortably as possible.

Withdrawal symptoms for Norco addiction include:

  • Cramping, tremors or weakness
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
  • Anxiety, depression or irritability
  • Chills, fever or sweating
  • Dilated pupils
  • Loss of appetite or insomnia

With help, these symptoms can be managed and conquered. Though it may seem daunting, the end result of ridding Norco from the body is worth the effort. It’s the first step towards ending the cycle of addiction and recovering one’s quality of life. Getting through detox can be one of the most challenging steps along the way and should be celebrated, but it isn’t necessarily the end of the recovery. Breaking the physical dependency to Norco may just be the beginning of a journey to assess the root causes of one’s addiction and to confront the psychological aspects that lead to it.

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Norco Rehab & Treatment

Following rehab, it is often necessary to enter into a period of intense therapy in order to fully recover from addiction. Even in cases where one developed their addiction by taking Norco as prescribed, it is still important to address certain underlying issues. Topics such as what led to one’s addiction, what their life was like while they were misusing the drug and how to cope with life without it are all on the table. The significance of these discussions is that they allow individuals to acknowledge how substance use disorder has affected them in a safe and secure setting. It’s also a great way to learn coping techniques that will enable them to live soberly going forward.

There are many different forms these kinds of treatments can take. Personal therapy and group therapy are fairly common and are utilized by the vast majority of patients. Family therapy is also a great option for those whose personal relationships have been upset by their substance use. There are also alternative, holistic or physical therapy techniques that may be helpful for some individuals more than others. Every person’s needs are unique, which is why it’s important to have a wide variety of options and a plan that can help you select the most effective course for enabling a lasting recovery.

Norco Recovery at Cliffside Malibu

At Cliffside Malibu, we offer a combination of cutting edge methods, caring and compassionate addiction experts and luxurious accommodations for every patient. Our treatment programs are tailored for each individual’s needs to ensure their recovery is as effective as possible. In addition, patients here have access to daily gourmet food, comfortable living spaces, various recreational activities and exceptional quality of care from our professional team members. All this within a safe and secure environment sitting picturesquely between the mountains and the ocean.

If you or someone you care for have developed an addiction to Norco, or any other substance, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. You can reach us at (855) 548-6981. It may be the greatest call you make in your entire life.

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