Facts
- Severe adverse reactions can occur when mixed with other substances that may negatively interact with Vicodin including heart failure, heart attack, respiratory distress, pulmonary failure, liver or kidney failure, jaundice, amnesia, seizures, blackouts, and coma.
- Liver disease brought on by chronic abuse of alcohol, including alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, kills 25,000 Americans each year.
- Mixing amphetamines with other drugs puts additional strain on the heart and increases blood pressure.
- When Percocet users overdose, they will typically feel restless and nauseous and then progress into loss of consciousness and abnormal breathing which may result in death.
Adolescents - Farmington, KentuckyAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional help in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.