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Lortab Detox Information

General Information

Lortab is an opioid, commonly prescribed for its analgesic (pain relieving) properties. Lortab is the brand name for the combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. It acts by binding with specific proteins called opioid receptors in the brain and spinal chord (Central Nervous System) and blocking or reducing communication between nerve and other cells, thus effectively altering the way pain is experienced. Additionally, Lortab can effect regions of the brain that mediate what we perceive as pleasure, which results in the initial euphoric 'high' that abusers experience; an increase in the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine causes the strong euphoria that many find pleasurable. It is commonly prescribed for post-operative or intense pain. Chronic use of Lortab can result in tolerance to the drug so that higher doses are required to achieve the same initial effects. Long-term use can lead to physical dependence; the body adapts to the presence of the substance and withdrawal symptoms occur of use is abruptly discontinued.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Symptoms of withdrawal can included muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, restlessness, goose bumps ('cold turkey') and involuntary leg movements.

Addiction

Prolonged use of Lortab eventually changes the brain in fundamental and lasting ways, which explains why addicts cannot simply quit without professional help. This is why treatment is essential. Drugs of abuse take over the brain's normal pleasure and motivational systems, advancing the drug use to the highest priority in the individual's motivational hierarchy, thus overriding all other motivations and drives. These brain changes are responsible for the compulsion to seek/use drugs, which is defined as addiction.

Lortab Detox and Abuse Rehabilitation

Lortab detox is critical, prior to commencing drug rehab. Although Lortab detox, itself, is not a treatment for addiction, it can help relieve withdrawal symptoms while the patient adjusts to being Lortab free. Fortunately, there are a number of effective options for treating Lortab addiction. Long-term Lortab use should not be abruptly discontinued except under the supervision of an experienced physician, who can manage the withdrawal symptoms and minimize the withdrawal period.

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