Oxycodone Addiction

Oxycodone is an narcotic analgesic used to control pain and an anti-cough medication. A common brand name is OxyContin . Oxycodone addiction and use has been increasingly dramatically in the past ten years. In fact, the average use of Oxycodone in the United States has increased by 300% of the past decade. Likewise, the number of emergency room visits related to Oxycodone addiction and use has increased by 500%.

Since Oxycodone is meant to be taken orally, it has become an attractive drug of choice for people suffering from addiction to opiates that normally are taken via needle. The saftey factor of the fact that it is a timed release drug, is gotten around by crushing it up and snorting it or disoloving it and shooting it up.To satisfy their need for Oxycodone, people suffering from Oxycodone addiction call in phony prescriptions and steal Hydrocodone from pharmacies.

An addiction to oxycodone can be debilitating, ruining relationships, careers, families and lives. The opiate painkiller is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. OxyContin is the extended release version of oxycodone. Both are Schedule II Controlled Substances in the U.S., a classification that means they have the potential to be abused and lead to addiction. The federal government regulates the use, sale, possession, manufacture and distribution of narcotic drugs including oxycodone. Heroin is included in Schedule I drugs as it is highly addicting and has no legal medical purpose. Prescription painkillers in Schedule II, including oxycodone, have a high potential for abuse and addiction. Drugs in Schedule V have the least potential for abuse and addiction.

Oxycodone Misuse, Tolerance and Withdrawal

Well documented cases of oxycodone-related deaths and overdoses have made the headlines in recent years. Products containing oxycodone are extremely useful for many who experience persistent, chronic pain. The risk, however, cannot be ignored. Illicit use of oxycodone products has increased sharply in the last few years. An oxycodone addiction can cause users to engage in risky and illegal behaviors to obtain the drug.

Opiate painkillers can build up in a patient’s system, leading to tolerance. This means the patient must take a higher dosage to achieve pain relief. Increasing your dosage is dangerous and can lead to addiction. Opiates including oxycodone can cause physical and psychological addiction. A physical addiction is characterized by the painful withdrawal symptoms that set in when use is stopped or gradually decreased. The fear of withdrawal keeps many from seeking help with detox. Symptoms can include muscle and bone pain, anxiety, nausea, insomnia, flu-like symptoms, chills, yawning, tremors and restlessness. 

Oxycodone addiction affects people of all ages. Pill addiction is often looked at as a white collar problem that is used only by professionals. In reality, Oxyocodone addiction is steadily increasing among all groups of people. Yet, the most likely group of people to suffer from Oxyocodone addiction is 10-40 year old white women.

Recovering from Hydrocodone addiction can be difficult because Hydrocodone creates both a mental and a physical addiction. In the person suffering from Hydrocodone addiction, the Hydrocodone stimulates opiate receptors in the brain. For the person with a Hydrocodone addiction, this results in feeling extreme pleasure.

A feeling of relaxation and satisfaction that can last for many hours then follows the initial high created by Oxyocodone in the person with a Oxyocodone addiction. Along with the feeling of relaxation, the respiratory system is affected causing a decrease in the rate of breathing. This slow down in the person with the addiction can be fatal.

Traditionally, Oxyocodone addiction treatment dealt with both the psychological side of addiction and the symptoms of Hydrocodone addiction withdrawal. This method, however, has not proven to be a highly effective method for treating this addiction.

Waismann Method Treats Opiate Addiction Quickly and Safely

Without proper medical intervention, oxycodone detox can be extremely difficult to manage, especially for those who have taken the drug regularly for an extended period of time. The right detox program will address the physical and psychological aspects of oxycodone addiction. The Waismann Method of rapid detox is a renowned rapid detox program that insists on treating patients with the utmost respect and sensitivity. The safe, humane treatment for oxycodone addiction can get patients opiate-free in a matter of days.

Performed in a hospital setting, the detox also helps to medically manage withdrawal symptoms without the use of other opiates. The deep sedation-assisted procedure eliminates painful withdrawal symptoms and medicine cleanses opiates from opiate receptors in the body. The safety and success ratings of the procedure are unmatched. Patients experiencing opiate dependency or other prescription drug addiction can also take advantage of our Domus Retreat aftercare facility where the addiction can be explored further and possible underlying issues addressed. Spa services are offered and individual treatment programs are available to our guests. With the Waismann program, you will never feel that you are alone in your addiction.

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