Oxycontin Rehab
What is OxyContin?
Before OxyContin was introduced to the market, those in need of severe pain relief had to take their pain medication several times a day in order to alleviate their discomfort. OxyContin removed this problem from the equation by delivering its active ingredients over a 12 hour period. OxyContin became an overnight sensation in the medical community.
OxyContin Addiction Issues
But with massive sales came big problems with OxyContin. Addicts – in particular those in search of their next heroin fix – discovered that if they snorted or injected OxyContin, they could remove the time release element of the drug and receive a powerful high very quickly. As people became dependent on this highly addictive drug, the need for OxyContin rehab become more and more of a priority.
What you should know about OxyContin Rehab
OxyContin rehab refers to a process in which the addict gets help to change their behaviors that are tied to OxyContin use. In behavioral treatment, recovering drug addicts change their habits, the lifestyle, and the way they think.
Before OxyContin rehab can begin, the individual will have to detoxify from the drug. This will almost certainly lead to a series of OxyContin withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal from OxyContin occurs when the mind and body are looking for the drug they have become accustomed to – and are unable to find it. This manifests itself in a series of physical and psychological symptoms, including exhaustion, depression, muscle aches, sleeplessness and other symptoms.
Although the length and intensity of these OxyContin withdrawal symptoms may vary (according to the length and level of the addiction) the symptoms most commonly begin in the 4-8 hours after the last dose of OxyContin and last generally for about a week.
The detox process and withdrawal symptoms associated with OxyContin abuse have been compared by many addicts to the detoxification process that occurs with ending heroin use. (In fact, one of the common street names of OxyContin is "Hillbilly Heroin".)
For you or anyone you know who needs help with OxyContin addiction, contact Michael's House, where caring, expert professionals help guide you towards a drug-free life.
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