Oxycodone Addiction
Most people who use oxycodone were prescribed the drug according to their program for controlling pain. However, oxycodone is an opiate narcotic by nature and is easily abused because of the sense of euphoria and well-being. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to detect someone that is addicted to oxycodone, as a pill in a prescription bottle can be most anything. According to the DEA, it is probably the most abused prescription drug out on the market today. The use and addiction rate of oxycodone has... How to Get Help
If you or a loved one is addicted to Oxycodone, it is important to seek help. Oxycodone is a highly dependent and addictive drug if not used correctly. Once addicted, the effects are devastating. But, there is hope. If you are interested in receiving information on Oxycodone addiction and treatment, please call our toll free number at (888) 371-5715. If you are more comfortable with email, click here to send us a confidential message online.
What Oxycodone Addiction Does to a Person
Painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen minimize pain at the site of the inflammation. Oxycodone is different. It works directly in the brain and central nervous system to chemically alter the way neurotransmitters spread nerve impulses. The...
Treatment for Oxycodone Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Oxycodone is a narcotic pain-reliever, most commonly known by its brand name OxyContin. According to the International Narcotics Control Board, the United States had the highest total consumption of oxycodone in 2007, accounting for 82% of the 51.6...
Is Oxycodone Addiction a Disease?
In the last decade, oxycodone abuse and addiction has increased greatly. Use is becoming more common among people of all classes, ages and cultural backgrounds, but oxycodone addiction is still generally associated with “white collar” workers....
How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is used with great success for the purposes of pain management. This prescription medication works by stimulating opioid receptors in the brain and can reach its full effect in as little as one hour. Stimulating opioid receptors blocks...
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