OxyContin Withdrawal and Detox
OxyContin withdrawal and detox is the subject of this Special Report by Siobahn Morse, the executive director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies.
What is OxyContin?
OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic pain reliever. It is available by prescription only, and is used to treat moderate to severe pain when around-the-clock painkillers are needed for an extended period of time.
In the short term, drugs like OxyContin can block pain messages and cause drowsiness.
OxyContin Withdrawal and Detox
A large, single dose can cause severe respiratory depression and death. Long-term use leads to physical dependence, and in some cases, addiction.
What is OxyContin withdrawal?
OxyContin addiction is typically fueled by the constant need to get more to prevent going into withdrawal.
OxyContin withdrawal occurs because the individual, whether it is someone who is legitimately prescribed the drug or someone who is abusing it, illicitly develops a physical and mental dependence to the drug over time. When they stop using OxyContin they begin to experience the uncomfortable and painful response that the body goes through as a result.
They will have strong cravings for OxyContin, and withdrawal symptoms can be those experienced during heroin withdrawal.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of OxyContin?
The withdrawal symptoms of OxyContin include anxiety, hot and cold flashes, kicking movements, severe backache, twitching, muscle spasms and flu-like symptoms.
What is OxyContin detox?
Treatment for OxyContin addiction is similar to treating other opioid addictions. Admission to a medically supervised detox clinic will help the user manage the negative withdrawal symptoms.
In order to minimize these effects it is recommended to gradually reduce the use of OxyContin with the help of a healthcare professional.
Indeed, once the acute effects of OxyContin withdrawal are under control, the focus of OxyContin addiction treatment shifts to helping the patient overcome future temptation by addressing pressing lifestyle and emotional issues.
OxyContin Withdrawal and Detox
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