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What is Lortab and why is it prescribed?
Lortab is the marketed brand name for the compound medication containing hydrocodone and paracetamol. Other brand names include Anexsia, Norco, and Vicodin. All of these are analgesics or painkillers which are typically prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, Lortab is a major drug threat according to the DEA due to its popularity with recreational drug users. Lortab addiction can result because the drug is an opioid-based painkiller that results in tolerance build-up and eventually dependency.
Based on its effectiveness, it is overly prescribed by many physicians today and can easily lead to addiction, whether it is taken according to a prescription or used recreationally. It is a powerfully addictive substance and today there are numerous Lortab addiction programs available at a majority of the addiction treatment and recovery centers throughout the US. In many instances, the existence of a Lortab addiction is not always obvious and some cases are not as apparent as others.
The “red flags” or warning signs of addiction to Lortab
In order to determine if you or a loved one is suffering with Lortab addiction, you will want to look for the following side effects or signs. If you notice any of these or a combination of them, you should consider them as red flags and that an addiction to Lortab is present:
- a noticeable decrease in a person’s mental and physical capabilities
- various allergic reactions
- chronic fatigue and sleeplessness
- constipation
- drowsiness when under the influence
- dry mouth
- erratic fluctuations in moods
- nausea and vomiting
- respiratory depression
It is not uncommon for individuals to consume alcohol in conjunction with their Lortab addiction as this intensifies the high that is experienced. This can also be life-threatening and become fatal.
Dealing with Lortab addiction
One of the reasons that our Lortab addiction program is so effective (70% or higher rate of recovery success) is the fact that we provide the client with a living environment that is extremely conducive to overcoming abuse, addiction, and dependency issues. As a result, our clients learn:
- how to avoid potentially harmful situations in your environment or confront and control them
- how to communicate more effectively with others
- how to purge your body of the addictive substance that is controlling your life
- how to use the recovery tools that we provide you with and apply them when you are living on your own again
- how to overcome living in your past
- how to restore your ethics, morals, responsibilities, and your integrity
- how to improve your problem-solving skills
- how to live substance-free for the rest of your life once you return home
Please contact the Freedom Center today at the toll-free number listed above to learn more about our Lortab addiction program.
