Structurally Darvocet is a relative of the synthetic narcotic, methadone. It's prescribed in two forms- propoxyphene hydrochloride and propoxyphene napsylate -for relief of mild to moderate pain. Given Darvocet's similarities to methadone, it's not surprising that Darvocet is as addictive as it is. Individuals develop an addiction to Darvocet because it produces feelings of well-being. Once an individual has developed an addiction to Darvocet they will often get multiple prescriptions from different doctors to support their addiction. Darvocet activates the brain’s reward systems. The promise of reward is very intense, causing the individual to crave more Darvocet and to focus his or her activities around taking the drug. The ability of Darvocet to strongly activate brain reward mechanisms and its ability to chemically alter the normal functioning of these systems is what produces an addiction to Darvocet. Darvocet-N also reduce a person’s level of consciousness, harming the ability to think or be fully aware of present surroundings.

Structurally, Darvocet is a relative of the synthetic narcotic, methadone. It is prescribed in two forms- propoxyphene hydrochloride and propoxyphene napsylate -for relief of mild to moderate pain. Aside from slight differences-the napsylate (or N-form) of propoxyphene is more slowly absorbed in the body and so has a longer duration of action-the two drugs are identical. Darvocet when abused is taken orally, chewed, crushed (then snorted like cocaine), or crushed (then dissolved in water and injected like heroin). A Darvocet overdose happens when you consume more Darvocet than your body can safely handle. Darvocet abusers are constantly flirting with a Darvocet overdose, and the difference between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death is often quite small. An extreme overdose of Darvocet may lead to unconsciousness and death.

Darvocet is a combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and propoxyphene designed to relieve mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Acetaminophen halts the production of prostaglandins which otherwise cause pain. It is formulated as a tablet taken every 4 hours by mouth. Since propoxyphene can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor's instructions when taking Darvocet. Do not take a larger dose, or take it more frequently, or take it for longer than the doctor has prescribed. The Waismann Method rapid detox is the medical procedure performed to rid your body of Darvocet and all other opiates. Darvocet addiction is a serious problem in the United States and tends to happen quickly and to unsuspecting individuals who have been prescribed Darvocet for legitimate pain reasons. The addiction creeps up quickly and once you have a Darvocet addiction, chances are it’s too late to find an easy solution to get off Darvocet.