Percoset Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Percocet is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. When it is abused it can lead to addiction, withdrawal symptoms and other serious side effects. Once addiction occurs, it requires medically supervised detox and rehabilitation. Percocet is an opiate that relieves pain by depressing the central nervous system. It directly affects…

Learn About Percoset Addiction

Percocet is a narcotic pain reliever that contains Oxycodone and Acetaminophen. It is an effective short-term treatment for moderate to severe pain, but should be used with extreme caution as it can be habit-forming. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that when combined with oxycodone increases it’s effect. When used as prescribed, acetaminophen is…

What is an Alcoholic?

An alcoholic is a man or woman who has developed the disease of alcoholism.  The alcoholic is one who drinks alcohol compulsively and without control. The alcoholic continues to drink alcohol regardless of the devastating effects to his health, relationships and position in society.  Over an undetermined period of time, alcohol abuse results in  physiological…

Loneliness in Early Recovery

As the addict or alcoholic makes the decision to attempt to recover, he or she will invariably encounter different obstacles.  One common challenge in early recovery is how to overcome loneliness. Considering the encompassing nature of addiction, associating with mainly other addicts and hours spent in isolation, loneliness is bound to be a bi-product of…