Oxycodone is the generic name for a popular narcotic pain reliever called Oxycontin. Because of the high propensity for addiction and abuse, Oxycontin is a Schedule II controlled substance and should only be used under the guidance of a licensed medical doctor, exercising extreme care and caution. Oxycontin is quite similar to morphine and is thought to stimulate the opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. One standard dose of Oxycontin is enough to provide adequate relief from severe pain for approximately 8-12 hours.

Oxycontin should never be used with alcohol; it could result in dangerous side effects and can even be fatal. Opiate medications should never be used without a prescription and never shared with others. Because of its chemical make-up, the drug is extremely powerful and Oxycontin addiction can happen quite quickly.

A person taking Oxycontin should be under the supervision of a medical professional and never take more than the prescribed dosage. A person should never try to stop taking Oxycontin abruptly; this can result in very uncomfortable side effects and possibly powerful withdrawal symptoms. Such side effects could include; anxiety, nausea, insomnia, fever, vomiting, muscle aches and flu-like symptoms.

Oxycontin is sometimes called "hillbilly heroin," and the street value of the drug directly relates to the thefts of the drug from people and pharmacies. Opiate distribution is big business in all parts of the world, and Oxycontin one of the mostly highly abused prescription medications. Treatment for an Oxycontin addiction is so powerful that in some cases, an inpatient, medically supervised rehabilitation program is necessary for a person to recover from the addiction.

An addiction to Oxycontin is a serious illness which is characterized by compulsive use even when the drug is causing extreme harm, many users cannot stop the cycle of abuse on their own. Many addicts choose rehab and detoxification treatment as an effective way to break the addiction and begin recovery.

The side effects of an addiction to Oxycontin include physical dependency when the drug is used for a long period of time. The addict's body will begin to exhibit physical signs of abuse when the drug is stopped. One of the most serious side effects an addict can experience when using and abusing Oxycontin is death, this is why medical intervention and treatment are imperative to long-term recovery from an addiction such as this.

Treatment for Oxycontin addiction should include drug awareness and education, counseling, therapy, treatment plan and continuing care plan for when the rehabilitation phase has concluded. A program should help a person recover from the abuse of Oxycontin and help them get on the road to recovery. Under the guidance of a team of skilled rehab and medical professionals, many addicts have been able to break free from the crippling chains of Oxycontin abuse.

If you or someone you know is going through an addiction to Oxycontin do not despair, there is help available. Contact the admissions office of Transformations Treatment Center today for further information.