OxyContin Addiction Treatment and Rehab

OxyContin is an opioid painkiller, one of many narcotic medications derived from the natural substances found in the opium poppy. There are several opioids prescribed to treat pain, and any of them can lead to abuse and dependence. OxyContin has played a big role in the rise in abuse of these drugs, beginning with an epidemic of abuse and addiction in some rural communities in the U.S.

As an opioid drug, OxyContin is effective at relieving pain, but it is also habit-forming and addictive. Even patients taking the drug as directed run some risk of becoming dependent, although the greatest risk is for people who abuse it.

OxyContin addiction results when someone using or abusing the drug spends a lot of time and energy on getting more of the drug and continues to abuse it even when it starts to cause problems in their lives.

Someone addicted to OxyContin may want to stop using it but experiences withdrawal symptoms and cannot stop.

OxyContin Addiction Facts and Statistics

OxyContin is the brand name for a generic opioid narcotic called oxycodone. The brand name version was developed and is still made by Purdue Pharma. It comes in multiple doses and is an extended-release drug, which means that it is approved to treat pain in patients who need 12 hours of constant pain management.

• OxyContin is a Schedule II controlled substance, as listed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Schedule II drugs are dangerous and habit-forming.
• An investigation by the LA Times found that while Purdue claimed OxyContin would provide lasting pain relief for 12 hours, this proved untrue for some patients, causing them to experience withdrawal and cravings.
• According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US, with 52,404 lethal drug overdoses in 2015. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic, with 20,101 overdose deaths related to prescription pain relievers.
• That same investigation uncovered the fact that Purdue knew about the problem and that it could lead to addiction but continued to market it for 12-hour pain relief.
• Eighty-one percent of the oxycodone in the world, brand name or generic, is prescribed in the U.S.
• The American Society of Addiction Medicine reported of the 20.5 million Americans 12 or older that had a substance use disorder in 2015, 2 million had a substance use disorder involving prescription pain relievers.

Alta Mira is a world-renowned luxury OxyContin rehab. Our client-centered therapeutic approach, implemented by our expert staff, guarantees that you or your loved one will receive superior treatment services for Oxycontin addiction and any diagnosed co-occurring mental health disorders. Our evidence-based OxyContin addiction treatment therapies will support your journey toward lasting recovery and help you secure a brighter and more independent future.

Oxycontin addiction is treatable, and you or your loved one can overcome it. Residential treatment for Oxycontin addiction at Alta Mira offers you the strongest likelihood of sustainable healing. At Alta Mira, you’ll be immersed in the recovery process, with trained, expert assistance available day and night and whenever you need it the most. If you trust us to assist you, your comprehensive OxyContin addiction treatment program may include some combination of:

• Medically-supervised detox
• Individual behavioral therapy
• Peer group therapy and support
• Family therapy
• Educational programs
• Holistic mind-body therapies
• Experiential therapies and activities
• Intensive workshops in the areas of trauma, relationships, grief, finances, and shame & resilience
• Recreation and fitness plans, with an introduction to healthy eating practices
• Instruction to stress management strategies and techniques
• Relapse prevention

A major emphasis of our OxyContin treatment plans is helping you avoid relapse. This is a danger with any drug, and with opioids like OxyContin, the consequences of chronic relapse can be devastating. Your relapse prevention training will include instruction on how to identify and avoid triggers that could send you back to drug use, recommendations for lifestyle changes that can promote sobriety, and information about coping strategies that can lead you through temptation.

Signs of abuse of OxyContin include taking the drug when it hasn’t been prescribed, taking more than was prescribed, or taking it more often than directed. Another sign of abuse is using OxyContin in a way that is not recommended. For instance, people who abuse the extended-release drug figured out that crushing and inhaling or consuming the powder would result in getting the full dose at once and a quicker, more intense high. The introduction of the abuse-deterrent formula was designed to discourage this practice.

OxyContin addiction signs include signs of abuse as well as an intense focus and a lot of time spent on trying to get more of the drug. A person addicted to OxyContin will begin to develop a tolerance to it and seek out larger and more frequent doses. This person may try to stop using the drug but experiences withdrawal and cravings and continues to go back to it. Symptoms of abuse and addiction of OxyContin include:

• Euphoria
• Drowsiness
• Lightheadedness
• Poor coordination
• Nausea and vomiting
• Slow and shallow breathing
• Slurred speech
• Depression
• Low motivation, apathy
• Changes in sleeping habits
• Not engaging in normal activities or responsibilities

The causes of addiction are being investigated by researchers, but drugs like OxyContin are known to make changes in the brain that likely result in addiction. Abnormalities in the brain have been seen in imaging scans of people addicted to opioids. These are known to be the physical or biological cause of addiction, but there are many underlying causes and risk factors that make some people more susceptible to addiction and more likely to abuse a drug like OxyContin.

The most important risk factor for developing an addiction to OxyContin is abusing the drug. Not everyone who uses this drug will develop dependence, but the risk increases with higher doses, extended use, and abuse. Other risk factors for both abusing OxyContin and other opioids and for becoming addicted include:

• A family history of substance abuse and addiction
• Having been abused as a child
• Stress or traumatic events
• Having a prescription for OxyContin or having easy access to the drug
• Risky behaviors and an impulsive personality
• Having a mental illness
• Having an untreated mental illness

During your stay at Alta Mira, you’ll have an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This will include comprehensive services for any co-occurring conditions that might be complicating or supporting your OxyContin addiction.

We believe individuals are best able to focus on their recovery when immersed in a secure, serene, healing setting. That’s why we provide comfortable surroundings while maintaining the most advanced and sophisticated opiate rehab program in Northern California. Clients can expect compassionate care from our best-in-class OxyContin addiction specialists.

Seeking a helping hand to guide you through these difficult times is not an easy decision. Our caring and experienced team at Alta Mira can help guide you through the next steps toward achieving lasting recovery.

Don’t let OxyContin destroy your life. To begin your life-changing transformation, contact us today.