Percocet Abuse Treatment
Percocet is a widely abused drug because it is opiate-based and made by mixing oxycodone and acetaminophen. Many patients form an addiction to Percocet by abusing their prescription. Many rehab facilities have a particular treatment plan for opiate-based drugs. A recent study reports that 30 million people have used prescription pain relievers for non-medical purposes. see Percocet Facts.
Percocet Treatment
Many rehabilitation facilities have an opiate rehab program. Opiate drugs such as Percocet are highly addictive and often affect the patient both physically and psychologically. A patient may choose several different courses of action to break the physical addiction:
- Outpatient: Outpatient programs are not as strict as inpatient programs. They do not provide 24 hour supervision. However, they are less expensive and allow the patient to remain among their family and friends during the process.
- Inpatient: Inpatient programs provide 24 hour care during the rehabilitation process. They also may provide medical detox.
- Medical detox: With opiate addiction, professionals can give certain medications to ease the detox process such as methadone. Methadone lessens the symptoms of withdrawal during detox.
- Natural detox: Most outpatients have to go through natural detox because professionals who can administer the medications do not surround them. Some may quit cold turkey and experience intense symptoms of withdrawal, but it is over quickly. Others may decide to gradually decrease the doses, but it takes longer to complete.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Many patients do not only suffer from a physical abuse of drugs, but also psychological issues. This is referred to as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. After breaking the physical addiction, the psychological addiction needs to be addressed as well. When choosing a rehab facility it is important to look into the ones who provide psychological therapy and treatment. Without further treatment after detox, patients are likely to relapse.
If you or a loved one are addicted to Percocet and would benefit from Percocet abuse help, we can help. If you would like more information on Percocet detox and rehab, please call our toll free number at (866) 872-6492. Watch this Percocet Abuse Video.
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