What Is Dihydrocodeine?
Dihydrocodeine is a medication given to patients to treat pain, fever, and swelling. This medication is a combination of opioid pain reliever, aspirin, and caffeine.
The opioid pain reliever affects centers in the brain in order to provide pain relief, while aspirin decreases pain fever and swelling, and caffeine helps increase the effectiveness of the aspirin.
Dihydrocodeine Addiction Treatment and Rehab
Some patients may experience side effects after using dihydrocodeine. Common side effects of the medication include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, tremors, constipation, dry mouth, lightheadedness, dizziness, and drowsiness. Talk to your doctor if these common dihydrocodeine effects persist or worsen over time.
More serious side effects of dihydrocodeine use include agitation, hallucinations, mood changes, irregular heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, ringing in the ears, easy bruising or bleeding, signs of infection, persistent sore throat, fever, heartburn, discomfort when swallowing, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, signs of kidney problems, difficulty urinating, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness and weight loss. These side effects of dihydrocodeine should be taken seriously, so promptly let your doctor know if they become noticeable.
Seek professional medical attention immediately if you experience fainting, seizure, black stool, severe stomach or abdominal pain, vomit that resembles coffee grounds, slurred speech, and weakness on one side of the body after taking dihydrocodeine.
Treatment Options for Dihydrocodeine Addiction Symptoms
Patients who take dihydrocodeine as directed may still be at risk of developing a dihydrocodeine dependence or addiction. If you notice signs of dihydrocodeine addiction in yourself or in a loved one, seek professional help as soon as possible. Dihydrocodeine addiction signs can include losing interest in the hobbies and activities you once enjoyed and becoming obsessed with finding and taking dihydrocodeine. Remember, the sooner you seek help for dihydrocodeine addiction, the sooner you will be on your way to living a happier, healthier, substance-free life.
Dihydrocodeine Medical Detox
If you are no longer interested in treating your pain with dihydrocodeine, set up a meeting with your doctor to discuss your options. In most cases, doctors will gradually lower a dihydrocodeine patient’s dose over time so that the body can respond to less of the medication. Never stop taking dihydrocodeine suddenly, or “cold turkey,” as this can potentially cause unwanted withdrawal symptoms. Never adjust your dihydrocodeine treatment or dosage schedule without explicit instruction from your doctor or pharmacist.
Dihydrocodeine Rehabilitation Programs
At The Recovery Village, patients can access a variety of resources and treatment options to overcome their substance use disorders for good. Regardless of whether or not a patient enrolls in the outpatient or inpatient programs, they will first need to safely detox from dihydrocodeine. Once all the medication is removed from the body, patients can access individual and group counseling sessions and recreational activities at The Recovery Village.
Inpatient Dihydrocodeine Rehab
Inpatient dihydrocodeine rehab allows patients to live on campus at one of The Recovery Village’s designated inpatient treatment centers. This program is very beneficial for patients who are experiencing severe dihydrocodeine addiction or those who are having trouble recovering from their addiction due to distractions from the outside world. In this program option, patients will learn coping skills to help with their dihydrocodeine addiction from professionally trained staff and practitioners.
Outpatient Dihydrocodeine Rehab
Once a patient completes the inpatient dihydrocodeine rehab program, they will be placed in the outpatient dihydrocodeine rehab. In this program, patients will live at home while coming to The Recovery Village for their scheduled treatment appointments. Some patients with mild dihydrocodeine addiction may not enter an inpatient rehab program and instead, begin with outpatient dihydrocodeine rehab.
Choosing a Dihydrocodeine Rehab Center
Choosing a dihydrocodeine rehab center is an important step in each patient’s recovery journey. It is recommended that potential patients schedule a meeting with their doctors to identify any unique features they may need to seek in a dihydrocodeine rehab center. You may also want to consider how long you have been taking dihydrocodeine and your dosage levels when choosing a dihydrocodeine rehab center in order to make the most informed decision possible.
If you or someone you love is suffering from dihydrocodeine addiction or another form of substance abuse disorder, do not hesitate to seek the help you need as soon as possible. The Recovery Village has many resources and program opportunities to fit the needs of all patients.
Visit the following websites to learn about The Recovery Village’s network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Call today for admissions. Each center is ready to help people learn how to cope with their addiction and uncover the root causes for their substance use disorder.
- Orlando Recovery Center: A premier rehabilitation facility in Orlando, Florida that helps individuals recover from addiction and substance use disorders. The center also offers the opportunity to treat co-occurring disorders.
- The Recovery Village Columbus: Located in Ohio, this facility provides inpatient, outpatient and aftercare treatment for people looking to begin detox. The center provides individualized plans to help patients through recovery while addressing their unique co-occurring disorders or any setbacks that may happen during recovery.
- The Recovery Village Palmer Lake: In Colorado, this facility offers inpatient, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for individuals looking to kick-start their journey to recovery.
- The Recovery Village Ridgefield: Located right in southern Washington, this facility provides patients with outpatient and aftercare programs. Just 20 minutes outside of Portland, this facility assists individuals who are ready to begin treatment.
- The Recovery Village: In Umatilla, Florida, this is a rehabilitation facility that provides resources for individuals seeking drug and alcohol treatment. There are inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization treatment programs available for those suffering from Ambien addiction.
- IAFF Center of Excellence: Specializes in assisting firefighters who struggle with behavioral health problems and addiction. Members can enter the recovery process sooner so they can return back to work as quickly as possible. Inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs are all available at this facility, where patients can address their Ambien addiction in a safe, supportive environment.
- Denver Mental Health & Counseling: Denver Mental Health and Counseling by The Recovery Village is a physician-led outpatient center specializing in evidence-based addiction and mental health treatments, offering services such as TMS, IOP, and personalized care for both ongoing and new patients, dedicated to fostering long-term recovery and overall well-being.
- The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health: The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health is a premier physician-led treatment center in South Florida, offering a comprehensive spectrum of services from medical detox to outpatient programs for alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health conditions, with a commitment to rejuvenating lives, families, and communities, and facilitating same-day admissions.
- The Recovery Village Atlanta: Located in Roswell just outside downtown Atlanta, is a 62-bed physician-led treatment facility offering a comprehensive range of services, from medical detox to outpatient care, specializing in alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health conditions, dedicated to transforming lives, families, and communities throughout Georgia.
- The Recovery Village Kansas City: The Recovery Village Kansas City, an 80-bed facility in Raytown just 10 miles from downtown, offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatments for addiction and mental health conditions, overseen by physician leaders, and is dedicated to revitalizing lives, families, and communities throughout the Midwest.
- The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper Health: The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, situated just 20 minutes from Philadelphia, is a leading rehab facility in South Jersey providing comprehensive, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatments, ranging from medical detox to teletherapy, with a dedicated team committed to guiding adults on their path to lifelong recovery.
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