OxyContin ® Addiction

An addiction to OxyContin ® can be debilitating in many ways. The potent narcotic pain reliever is used to treat moderate to severe pain and should be used with caution. OxyContin ® is the extended-release version of oxycodone which is derived from thebaine.  OxyContin ® is among the most abused prescription drugs on the market.

OxyContin ® addiction can be defined as compulsive use that leads to physical and/or psychological dependence. Also, OxyContin ® addiction could be caused by long term intake of OxyContin ® . Addiction can be marked by withdrawal symptoms once use is stopped abruptly, and researchers say physical addiction occurs when repeated use alters reward pathways in the brain. The good news is, there are safe, medically-monitored programs available to help with detoxification.

Oxycodone is an opium derivative and is the active ingredient in Percodan ® and Percocet ®. Oxycodone binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Since oxycodone can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor's instructions when taking OxyContin ® .

Signs of OxyContin ® Addiction

People taking OxyContin ® should reduce their use slowly. Stopping abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms to set in quickly, a sure sign of physical addiction. The physical and psychological discomfort of withdrawal is one of the main reasons people delay seeking treatment for an opiate addiction. Symptoms of withdrawal are much the same for all narcotic pain medications. They include:

• Muscle and bone pain
• Anxiety
• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Flu-like symptoms
• Tremors
• Restlessness.

Other signs of addiction may include a preoccupation with obtaining and consuming the drug, despite possible negative consequences.

How to Prevent OxyContin ® Addiction

Chronic pain from trauma, illness or other conditions is very real for many people around the world. Pain management can include many alternative therapies outside the traditional pharmaceutical approach. Examples of alternatives include exercise, meditation and acupuncture. When faced with severe or chronic pain, all possibilities should be discussed with a doctor. This is especially true for those who have already suffered through other addictions.

Dependence can set in quicker for those using opiate painkillers who have suffered through prior addictions. If you decide that OxyContin ® or other opiates are right for your course of treatment, it is imperative that you follow dosing and warning instructions.

Do not take a larger dose, or take it more frequently, or take it for longer than the doctor has prescribed. Since its FDA approval in 1995, the illegal use of OxyContin ® has increased significantly, and the recent OxyContin ®-related deaths have attracted media attention, thereby illuminating the problem.

Waismann Method of Rapid Detox for OxyContin ®

The Waismann Method of rapid detox has saved thousands of people from their addictions to opiate painkillers including OxyContin ® . The world-renowned rapid detox program has attracted press and high acclaim, all because of its success rate in treating opiate dependency and prescription drug addiction.

Waismann Method has a premiere OxyContin ® treatment program that is administered in a fully-accredited hospital in Orange County, Ca., where patients are monitored around the clock. Patients in the program sleep comfortably under deep sedation while special medications cleanse the opiates from their opiate receptors. Accelerated withdrawal symptoms occur within hours instead of days, as with traditional methods. Once patients wake up, they are no longer physically dependent on opiates and they are unaware of the withdrawal that occurred during the procedure.

Another thing that sets our program apart from the others is the humane way we approach treatment. Our patients are treated as the unique individuals they are. We take into account underlying issues, special needs and individual risk factors. Our patients leave our facility rested, recovered and with their dignity intact.

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