OxyContin® addiction has become a highly publicized epidemic over since its introduction in 1995. OxyContin® is a prescription painkiller, developed by Purdue Pharma. Its active ingredient, Oxycodone, has a long history of abuse. OxyContin® was developed as a time released medication for severe pain associated with cancer and very severe injuries. OxyContin ® contains a very high dosage of Oxycodone, designed to be released over a twelve hour period.

The strength of this prescription painkiller has rapidly led to abuse and addiction. When chewed, snorted, or injected the time-release mechanism is bi-passed, and OxyContin® produces a euphoric high similar to opiates such Heroin or Opium. Nicknamed Oxy and Hillbilly Heroin, OxyContin® is sold on the street and can easily be obtained illegally through the internet.

Opiates are highly addictive. Increased tolerance to opiates such as Oxycontin® will lead to higher and higher dosages. Withdrawal from these prescription painkillers is very severe. OxyContin® withdrawal is so severe that many people cannot begin to be treated for their addiction because of the pain involved with OxyContin® detox. There is help available for OxyContin addiction. Withdrawal symptoms during detox must be managed in a safe, medical environment. After detoxification is completed, patients can begin to treat their underlying addiction.

Many OxyContin® addicts undergo a Rapid Opiate Detox procedure to detox from opiates. This procedure greatly reduces the long, painful withdrawal associated with OxyContin® detox. Because the patient is placed under anesthesia, patients are able to avoid most painful withdrawal symptoms and detox from opiates in about 4-6 hours. Once detoxed, patients can begin their OxyContin® addiction treatment. Please contact MRODS for more information on OxyContin Addiction Treatment.

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