Clean Recovery Centers Blog

When you’re experiencing a substance use disorder, it can be difficult to moderate how much of a substance you take at once. When it comes to opioids, like Vicodin, the consequences can be deadly. A Vicodin overdose happens anytime you take a larger dose of the medication than your body is capable of safely metabolizing. This causes symptoms like small pupils, shallow breathing, low heart rate, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. If it goes untreated, an overdose may lead to brain damage,...