OxyContin Detox

What you need to know about OxyContin

The narcotic painkiller OxyContin made its appearance on the drug scene known within the past decade when it became extremely popular with recreational drug users looking for an affordable alternative to heroin. When these individuals realized that the timed-release format could be altered by crushing the drug into a powder and liquefying it for injection or just snorting it, its popularity soared. As a result of this, the number of admissions into rehab facilities that offered OxyContin detox programs skyrocketed.

If you have never used OxyContin but have considered doing so, here are 6 aspects of the drug that you should be aware of before you do:

•  OxyContin is more powerful than you think, especially when you alter its timed-release characteristics.
•   Purdue Pharmaceutical, the manufacturer of OxyContin has been embroiled in constant controversy since putting the drug on the market.
•   The drug makes individuals cheat, lie, and steal in order to obtain more of it.
•   The individuals that are trying the drug for the very first time are getting increasingly younger every year.
•   When used improperly (i.e. recreationally), the drug can be extremely dangerous.
•   Withdrawal symptoms that occur during OxyContin detox can be extremely painful and unpleasant

In addition to being a major concern of the DEA, OxyContin abuse and addiction are viewed as serious public health threats by the medical community as deaths resulting from a drug overdose is not uncommon.

OxyContin detox withdrawal symptoms

When you or someone you care about is suffering with an addiction to painkillers, the best course of action is to get them into an addiction rehab program as soon as possible. This is true where an addiction to OxyContin is the issue as this is a powerfully addictive, opiate-based substance that can easily be overdosed and turn fatal. When an individual enters an addiction rehab facility for treatment and recovery, they will undergo OxyContin detox before progressing further through the rehab process.

When an addiction to OxyContin develops, it is not always accompanied by certain aspects such as dependence, tolerance build-up, or withdrawals from the drug. During OxyContin detox, there are certain signs and symptoms of withdrawal to be aware of including:

•  anxiety and panic attacks
•   bone and muscle pain
•   diarrhea
•   insomnia and sleeplessness
•   involuntary leg movement
•   nausea and vomiting
•   nervousness and restlessness
•   severe stomach cramps

OxyContin detox is the single most important stage despite these discomforting withdrawal symptoms. However, unless the individual completes this stage, they cannot proceed to the ensuing stages of the rehab process, specifically counseling and aftercare.

If you or a loved one is suffering with a dependency on this drug and are looking for an OxyContin detox and addiction rehab program with a high recovery success rate, the Delray Recovery Center is here to help you. Our 5-Phase Step Down Model for overcoming addiction as well as our Strength to Change program are ideal options for recovering and returning to a substance-free life. Please contact us today.