Question 1

how can i quit my vicodin addiction!?

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Slowly: 1st of all - congratulations on quitting! Finding a good doctor to guide you thru it is best but if you need to do it on your own, go slowly. However many a day you take, cut by 1 each 3-5 days. If 3 days results in feeling too bad, go to up to 4 days to cut further. Or you can just go down a pill every 5 days until a 1/2 pill and then stop. Too quick is not wise. But quitting is very wise. Best!

Question 2

what is the best way to kick a vicodin addiction?

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That depends: Factors to take into account in an evaluation would include: reasons why taking vicodin, how many per day, how long, other addictions, other med/psych problems, etc. Generally, getting off the medications is the easy part, either by tapering down or by using Buprenorphine (under supervision). Addiction treatment typically requires a long-term, 12-step program or something similar &/or a therapist.

Question 3

what is the best way to address vicodin addiction?

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Vicodn addiction: Make sure you have good family support, seek medical help, seek religious help, seek psychology help and attends group sessions. All will be very helpful.

Question 4

how long does it take to kick a vicodin addiction?

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One day at a time: Withdrawal from vicodin may take days to weeks or months depending on whether a detoxification protocol is used.  Recovery from addiction is a life long process.

Question 5

how serious is a 3 year vicodin addiction of 1-2 pills a day?

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1-2 pills per day: Any short acting medication really should not be used long term. Secondly 1-2 pills per day does not constitute addiction. You probably have a dependency problem. Getting off the med should be easy, if you have problems please see your doctor.

Question 6

i've been taking a lot of vicodin. what are the symptoms of vicodin addiction?

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Withdrawal: If someone takes any opiate regularly, whether hydrocodone (the opiate in vicodin) or heroin, they will eventually become dependent on the medication, if they are taking enough of it long enough.  The symptoms are those of withdrawal, which feels like having the flu -muscle aches, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hot and cold chills, sweating and others.  If you are concerned, get help.

Question 7

what is the treatment for vicodin addiction?

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Several options: One can we transitioned to Suboxone which is fda approved for opioid addiction.  Yoo can simply be weaned off the medication or stop it "cold turkey".  In any case i suggest you get into a 12 step program and/or see an addiction specialist.

Question 8

how can i overcome a vicodin addiction?

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Mutual support helps: Consider attending a meeting of narcotics anonymous.

Question 9

are rehabs a good idea for someone with vicodin addiction?

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Good : When the is a will the there is away. Addiction is a disease but it is treatable .The sooner the commitment , and if there is a multiple disciplinary approach to the treatment plan the better the outcome.

Question 10

how can i get my mom help for a vicodin addiction?

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Mom vicodin: Please take her to a pcp who can refer to a drug treatment center or an addictionologist.

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