Oxycontin Addiction
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Drug addiction is not only limited to that of marijuana, heroin, or cocaine. Since the 1990’s many prescription drugs have made their way onto the market and are a preferred new drug among many users.
Oxycontin is one of those drugs that are very prominent in Canada’s illicit drug market. Studies in 1997 and again in 2007 show that crime has increased over 30% since this type of drug has come onto the market.
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Oxycontin is an opioid that first made its way into the medical field around 1995. It is a Schedule II substance and is controlled by the government.
It is used as a severe pain controller and is made of oxycodone, its generic name.
Oxycontin also has mood-altering effects, which is why it is highly popular among teenagers and young adults.
Like alcohol, Oxycontin, and other prescription drugs like hydrocodone, can drastically change a person’s moods. Besides decreasing pain, this drug is prized because it causes euphoria, decreases stress, and gives a general relaxed feeling.
Unlike a lot of other prescription medications, there is no upper limit to the dose of Oxycontin.
Many people stay in an Oxycontin-created stupor for many weeks at a time by continually taking the pills.
Oxycontin is prescribed in dosages pertaining to the amount of pain that the patient is in. The higher the dose, the more the drug interacts with the brain and opioid receptors. However, the larger dose can also cause Oxycontin addiction. Other side effects are drowsiness, nausea, and respiratory problems in people older than 70. Children can also be induced into a catatonic state by taking this medicine.
Drug users of Oxycontin also face other side effects like severe withdrawals if they do not have the drug constantly in their system. Mixing with alcohol can also have fatal results.
Finding out if someone is addicted to Oxycontin requires a little bit of observation. If they have recently had a prescription for the drug and are still in pain, they may be on the verge of addiction. Some people are jittery, sweaty, nauseous, and have stomach cramps if they are withdrawing from the drug (In need of a hit).
Many people will also go through severe mood swings from being excited to very calm, happy to suddenly angry, and active to suddenly very tired. Also, if the person continues to seek out pain management in the form of the pill, they may also be addicted.
Treatment for Oxycontin is a very difficult process. The drug has severe withdrawal symptoms that must be treated with professional supervision. A good Oxycontin rehabilitation center is a must for defeating this type of addiction. Holistic rehabilitation programs which address the body, mind and spirit sides of addiction along with natural and drug-free detoxification methods are the most effective for long-term recovery from Oxy addiction.
Through the last 20 years, the problem of prescription drugs like Oxycontin has devastated many lives. With good rehabilitation and being committed to the long-term process of helping the person remove the drug from their life, people can get back to a normal life.