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Darvocet® Addiction Treatment

When used properly, Darvocet® can provide users relief from mild pain symptoms - such as pain caused by arthritis. Like many other painkillers, however, Darvocet® is often abused and can be quite addictive. For help in overcoming the Darvocet® addiction that is destroying you or your loved one, call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

What is Darvocet®?

Darvocet®, also known by its pharmaceutical name Dextropropoxyphene, is a drug in the opiate family of drugs. Like codeine, another opiate, Darvocet® is used to treat mild to moderate pain.

Darvocet® has been available by prescription for decades, but that doesn't mean the drug is always safe. Darvocet® abuse has been linked to thousands of fatal overdoses over the years, and some Darvocet® addicts are also at an increased risk of suicide. According to the Physician's Desktop Reference Network, Darvocet® has also been linked to liver damage in some users.

What other names is Darvocet® known by?

Darvocet® is sometimes simply called a "pain killer" pill, or it may be referred to by one of its other brand names, such as Darvon.

How is Darvocet® abused?

Darvocet® is typically taken orally, though it may also be crushed and then snorted, or crushed and dissolved in water (then injected like heroin). The drug carries a significant risk for fatal overdose - so much so that the Food and Drug Administration recently took the rare step of ordering the drug manufacturer to devote more space on Darvocet® labels to informing users about the serious health consequences of ingesting too many pills.

How widespread is Darvocet® abuse?

The 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that nearly 12 million Americans aged 12 or older had abused prescription pain relievers - a category that includes Darvocet® - within the past year. That figure represents nearly 5 percent of the entire U.S. adult population.

The numbers are even higher for those who admitted abusing painkillers at some point in their lifetime:  nearly 35 million Americans, or 14 percent of the U.S. adult population, have abused painkillers at least once in their life.

Don't become let your life become another that is ruined by Darvocet® addiction. Call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

What are Darvocet®'s short-term effects?

The pain relief function of Darvocet® can in some users create a euphoric effect - especially when the drug is combined with other substances, such as alcohol. But that high comes at a cost. According to the Physician's Desktop Reference Network, other short-term effects of Darvocet® abuse can include:

What are Darvocet®'s long-term effects?

 When abused over a extended period of time, Darvocet® can cause severe health complications. These include:

According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network, in 2006 there were 323,579 emergency-room visits where prescription painkillers (a category that includes Darvocet®) were a factor.

What are the risks of Darvocet® addiction during pregnancy?

According to the Physician's Desktop Reference Network, Darvocet® should NOT be used during pregnancy unless your doctor knows you are pregnant and specifically recommends its use. Cases of temporary dependence in the newborn have occurred when the mother has taken Darvocet® consistently in the weeks before delivery. Darvocet®, research has found, may also be transmitted in low levels through breast milk.

Even when advised by a physician to take Darvocet®, expectant mothers must be careful to only use the drug as directed, as excessive dosages could put the fetus' health at risk.

Why is Darvocet® addiction so hard to overcome?

The medical journal Clinical Pharmacology has argued that Darvocet®'s "most prominent effect- be its addictive quality." The drug produces both psychological and physical dependence - making it hard for users to quit without professional substance abuse help. Medically-supervised opiate detox can make overcoming Darvocet®'s uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms much easier.

Those withdrawal symptoms include:

Symptoms are typically experienced within hours of stopping use of the drug, and can last up to several weeks after.

Darvocet® addiction treatment is the answer

With help from one of our high-quality Darvocet® addiction treatment centers, addicts who are ready to quit can get the assistance they need to begin a new life in recovery. Our network includes a wide variety of treatment options, from luxury drug rehab to Christian rehab, so no matter what rehab format you're looking for, we can find a match that works for your specific location and health insurance needs. Call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance - we can help you find Darvocet® addiction treatment. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury Darvocet® rehab.