Darvon Addiction And The Best Rehab Centers For Treatment
Medically reviewed by
Isaac Alexis, M.D., AAMA, AMP-BCFebruary 1, 2019
Darvon is a drug that has a high abuse potential because of its relaxing and euphoric effects, both for those taking it as prescribed or for those who have obtained it illegally. In fact, many find themselves completely reliant upon it after only a couple of weeks. With constant use, tolerance develops and the brain needs more and more of the drug to achieve the same high.
There are literally thousands of prescription medications out there, all of which are potentially dangerous if abused. One of these drugs is Darvon, which contains the synthetic opiate propoxyphene. As a pain management medication, it is similar to other more prevalent drugs, such as codeine and oxycodone. It was often prescribed to those who had mild to moderate pain, chronic migraines, back pain, or after surgery. Fortunately, Darvon has since been banned by the FDA in 2010, when they realized it caused more problems than it solved. On the downside, it is still available illegally, and many drug addicts continue to abuse it, finding it on the street under the name of pink or yellow footballs.
Short-Term Effects
Darvon is a drug that causes a lot more problems than it solves. Some of the common short-term effects include:
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle and Joint Pain
- Insomnia
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Long-Term Effects
Those who were prescribed Darvon for long periods of time often developed dangerous health problems. Some of these were:
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Arrest
- Tremors
- Hallucinations
- Psychosis
- Seizures
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Respiratory Failure
Darvon is also linked with suicidal thinking and many users attempt or commit suicide.
Darvon Addiction Treatment
Because Darvon was once approved by the FDA, many people still believe that the drug is okay to take and believe that because it is a prescription, they cannot become addicted to it. Unfortunately, Darvon is just as dangerous as other street drugs and should no longer be taken under any condition. Those who had a prescription should consult with their doctor for a new medication.
Those who are addicted to Darvon need to find a drug rehab to help them through their withdrawal. Depending on the severity of the addiction, they can choose between either an inpatient or outpatient program. Doctors will then help them ween themselves off of the drug, help them through pain management if they have an underlying condition that they took the medication for, and then offer support therapy in both group and individual settings, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy. This gives the addict life skills and coping mechanisms to help them resist the temptation to relapse.
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