Oxycontin Addiction

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Oxycontin addiction is treatable, and you can recover. Get the help you deserve. Call 1-800-231-2950. The Oxycontin rehab programs at Lakeview Health are designed to help you recover from an Oxycontin addiction with the specific treatment you need.

People who suffer from Oxycontin addiction ingest the drug in a variety of ways. Some sufferers will chew the tablets or crush them and snort the powder. Because Oxycontin is water soluble, crushed tablets can be easily dissolved in water and the solution injected. The latter two methods lead to the rapid release and absorption of Oxycontin.

What to Expect from Oxycontin Addiction

Oxycontin addiction causes a physical and emotional dependence on the drug, which leads to a withdrawal that is similar to heroin withdrawal once the use of the drug has been discontinued. Oxycontin addiction is almost impossible to kick without the help of an effective detox and Oxycontin rehab program. An Oxycontin addiction rehab program with its own medically-based detox is the safest and most effective way to recover from the addiction. While there is no way to completely alleviate the associated withdrawal symptoms, an Oxycontin rehab and detox program can greatly minimize the discomfort. Oxycontin withdrawal symptoms include a wide range of issues such as:

• Constant joint and muscle pain
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Excessive yawning
• Fatigue
• Heart palpitations
• Hot/cold sweats
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• Uncontrollable coughing
• Vomiting
• Watery eyes

The Dangers of Oxycontin Addiction

Oxycontin addiction, while similar to other prescription drug addictions, can be more dangerous because Oxycontin is a more powerful drug. In addition, the effects of the drug are felt more quickly with Oxycontin than with other prescription drugs because of its ability to be crushed and injected or snorted.

Overdose due to Oxycontin addiction symptoms include:

• Cold and clammy skin
• Coma
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Nausea
• Papillary constriction
• Reduction in blood pressure and heart rate
• Respiratory arrest
• Respiratory depression
• Sedation
• Skeletal muscle flaccidity
• Sweating
• Vomiting
• Weakness

If you are looking for an effective dual diagnosis Oxycontin addiction treatment program or Oxycontin rehab, call Lakeview Health Systems now at 1-800-231-2950. All calls are completely confidential and our staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day.