Oxycodone HCL Substance Abuse Treatment
What is oxycodone HCL?
Oxycodone is one of many synthetic opioid-based painkillers (a.k.a. analgesics) that are derived from the opiate component Thebaine. Surprisingly, it was one of the newer semi-synthetic opioids that were developed in 1916 in an attempt to improve on codeine, heroin, and morphine. One of the more commonly prescribed medications in this category is OxyContin, Pharma Pharmaceuticals trademarked brand name for the oral, single ingredient oxycodone prescription medication.
Despite the great success experienced with prescribing this medication, it is now more popular among the crowd that uses numerous drugs recreationally. However, whether it is taken as prescribed or recreationally, it exhibits a high potential for developing dependency in the user and eventually leading to addiction. There will always be certain side effects encountered when taking oxycodone HCL including the most common ones of:
- nausea
- memory loss
- lightheadedness
- headache
- fatigue
- euphoria
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- constipation
- anxiety
Its high potential for abuse and addiction has created the need for addiction treatment and recovery centers to offer oxycodone HCL substance abuse treatment programs in the many facilities throughout the US today.
Withdrawal symptoms
As with common side effects, the following is a list of the more common withdrawal symptoms that occur when the usage of oxycodone HCL is stopped:
- anxiety and panic attacks
- elevated temperature
- flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever)
- insomnia and restlessness
- nausea and vomiting
- pain in the muscles
- weakness in the muscles
Due to the fact that hundreds if not thousands of cases regarding death due to overdose or serious illnesses are reported annually, health organizations and medical professionals now regard oxycodone HCL as a serious public health threat in the US. It is also high on the DEA’s focus list for primary drug threats in the country as well.
Contact us for help today
The Delray Recovery Center can provide you or a loved one with an oxycodone HCL substance abuse treatment program that addresses your specific needs. Our aim is to treat your body, mind, and soul by treating you with a combination of Holistic and traditional therapies. The 5-phase step-down program consists of activities and programs such as:
- art therapy
- group and individual counseling sessions
- health and wellness programs
- healthy meal planning
- spirituality workshops
- therapy-based excursions (field trips)
The above enables us to treat the body, mind, and spirit so that you enjoy a better substance-free experience while increasing your chances at experiencing a total recovery.
