Codeine Withdrawal
One of the many drugs that are commonly abused is codeine. Codeine can be found in Tylenol that contains the substance as well as in Robitussin. Out in the streets, Codeine is known as Captain Cody or simply Cody. People may also refer to codeine as loads, pancakes and syrup or schoolboy doors and fours.
It is quite easy to spot a person who has been abusing Codeine. The abuser’s fingernails and lips may turn blue and the skin may become cold and clammy. Convulsions, loss of breath, muscle spasms, a weak pulse or even a coma can take place.

Codeine dependent people usually feel ill when they fail to take the substance. One could even feel no pleasure anymore on simple things and would instead take in codeine to achieve that same effect that the person would like to have. An addict may go to as many doctors as possible to get as much of this prescription drug. One might even decide to think of other illegal ways just to be able to get more of codeine.

A sudden stop to taking codeine may cause extreme effects. Codeine withdrawal can include a runny nose, sweating and headache as well as muscle pain and spasms. Nausea and vomiting may also be experienced as well as stomach cramps, fever and high blood pressure. Too much vomiting could lead to dehydration and weakness and some people experience insomnia as part of the codeine withdrawal symptoms.

How to treat codeine addiction?
It's advised to seek a counselor for a serious codeine addiction. Find a drug rehabilitation center near you in our drug rehabilitation centers list and contact a drug rehab counselor immediately.

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