How Oxycodone Addiction Begins
Currently, there are millions of people around the world using Oxycodone-based drugs to help them cope with severe pain caused by injury or illness. The majority of these men and women will use the drug as directed by their doctor -but there are a growing number who use these painkillers to get high -and see their lives devastated as a result.
Prescription painkillers (such as those with Oxycodone) are unique in that there are a number different ways that individuals start using – and become addicted to them. Oxycodone addiction impacts the lives of many different types of people as a result.
When Oxycodone Addiction starts with Doctor’s Prescription
Surprisingly, a large percentage of those who become addicted to Oxycodone begin using the drug with all the right intentions. These men and women are prescribed Oxycodone as a means of dealing with the high levels of pain they are experiencing as a result of injury, illness or recovery from surgery.
These individuals begin using the drug as directed, but soon find themselves addicted to its euphoric, opiate effects. Then, when the prescription expires, many will tell their doctor that the pain is still present in order to receive additional refills. When this fails to work, they may engage in “doctor shopping” -the practice of going to multiple physicians and feign injury or illness in order to receive prescription painkillers. At this point, it is strongly advised that the individual should seek help from a drug rehab center in their area.
When Oxycodone Addictions occurs to a Heroin Addict
Just how strong are the opiate effects of Oxycodone-based drugs? So powerful that many individuals who use heroin report turning to these drugs when they are unable to “score” their own opiates off the street. In fact, when the drug is available, many heroin users will supplement their addiction by taking these painkillers alongside, or in lieu of, heroin itself.
Oxycodone Addiction and Teenagers
Prescription drug addiction is on the rise across most demographics in the United States, but perhaps nowhere is this being felt more than in the teen drug culture. More and more teenagers are stealing Oxycodone from the medicine chests of family and friends -or simply receiving the drug from their peers. In addition, the growth of illicit internet pharmacies has made it easy for web savvy teens to gain access to these powerful drugs with little more than a credit care.
The growth in teen Oxycodone addiction has been fueled by the incorrect assumption that prescription painkillers, because they are often prescribed by a physician, are somehow safer than illicit street drugs such as heroin or cocaine. This is absolutely false! In fact, the fastest growing drug related emergency room cases are attributed to OxyContin, Vicodin and other power opiate-based painkillers.
Michael’s House helps break the cycle of Oxycodone addiction through a combination of cutting-edge treatment modalities and traditional holistic care practices. The result is a “whole body” approach to treatment that provides wellness in mind, body and spirit -and gives the individual the tools they need to maintain sobriety for the rest of the lives. For more information, contact Michael’s House today at 1-877-345-8494.
