Oxycontin Addiction

OxyContin Addiction

OxyContin is the brand name of the drug Oxycodone, a very strong pain reliever. The drug is a central nervous depressant and is released in the body over time. OxyContin produces feelings of euphoria and is legitimately prescribed medically to people who suffer from chronic pain.

OxyContin addiction can happen innocently to someone who has been taking the drug for pain relief. The person might start developing a tolerance for the drug and consume higher and higher doses to achieve the same effect. Before they know it, they are both physically and psychologically dependent on the drug and have a full-blown addiction. That is why it is so important to take OxyContin only as it is prescribed.

Other people develop an OxyContin addiction by using the drug recreationally to get high. They enjoy the powerful rush and the overall feeling of euphoria the drug creates.

OxyContin Addiction Treatment

Like heroin addiction or morphine addiction, OxyContin addiction can be treated and treated effectively. If you or someone you love is addicted to OxyContin, it is important to remember that you should never discontinue using the drug on your own without medical supervision. Withdrawal symptoms can be serious and very uncomfortable.

At Stepping Stone Center for Recovery, we can help you recover safely and comfortably. The first part of your recovery process is medical detox. Our inpatient treatment center in Florida has an onsite detox center with medical personnel on premises 24/7. They can monitor your detox and withdrawal and prescribe medications that can help minimize symptoms.

When your detox is complete, which generally takes between 3 and 7 days, it is time to move on to Stepping Stone's rehabilitation program. It is here where you will learn to refrain from mood and mind altering drugs. If you developed your OxyContin addiction as a result of chronic pain, we will help you find a solution to your problem.

Stepping Stone Center for Recovery has been providing treatment for drug abuse and addiction for almost ten years and provides OxyContin addiction treatment for individuals from every state in the nation. With board certified physicians trained by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, we have been ranked among the nation's best treatment centers. We are proud of our accomplishments, as well as the level of recovery our patients report.

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