The use of Percocet alters receptors in the brain, making it easier to develop a Percocet addiction. Unfortunately, those who have become addicted to Percocet are right to be fearful of stopping their use. It has been found that abruptly stopping the use of Percocet can cause issues as serious as seizures and convulsions. It is suggested that gradually reducing (or tapering off) your dosage of Percocet over time is the best solution for detoxing on your own. However, it is highly recommended that you detox from Percocet with the assistance of a medical professional.
Recovering from Percocet Addiction
Now that you are moving into recovery from Percocet addiction, it will be important to take steps to ensure you do not relapse. If you have been prescribed Percocet because of chronic pain management, a medical procedure or something similar, talk to your doctor about less addictive alternatives or much lower doses to try and avoid relapsing into full addiction. Detoxing from Percocet can cause feelings of listlessness and depression. You can counteract these feelings by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet. These 2 actions can often provide the body with much-needed nutrients which naturally counteract conditions such as depression or lack of energy. In addition, research and ask your doctor about natural alternatives or different approaches to pain management that do not involve pharmaceuticals. In some cases, therapeutic massage, acupuncture and even hypnosis have been used to replace Percocet and other pain management drugs. While these options may not work for everyone, any natural alternative you can try will be better than giving in to more prescription drugs.
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