OxyContin, another brand name for oxycodone, is a powerful prescription opioid painkiller. It is useful in treating chronic and moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately, it is also highly addictive. When you are addicted to OxyContin, there are several reasons why you need professional addiction treatment.

The Dangers of Withdrawal from OxyContin

OxyContin withdrawal is considered one of the worst withdrawals out of any addictive drug. Although it is unlikely to kill you, most people say you will wish you were dead. There are some dangers to withdrawal that may become a problem if you do not have the proper treatment.

According to the National Library of Medicine, the dangers of withdrawal are:

• Vomiting stomach contents into lungs.
• The combination of vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea can cause severe dehydration which can kill.
• Suicide due to the depression and anxiety associated with withdrawal.

Another huge danger is the potential for overdose. Most overdose deaths take place just after someone detoxed from drugs like OxyContin. Detox lowers tolerance for opiates, which means if you take the same amount after detox, you run the risk of overdose.

Ease of Overdose on OxyContin

Not only can you overdose when you detox from OxyContin, you can overdose by:

• Taking a fraction too much
• Mixing OxyContin with alcohol
• Mixing OxyContin with certain prescription medications
• Mixing OxyContin with most of the illegal drugs on the market

Since OxyContin is so strong, it is very easy to overdose on it. It is important to seek treatment before this happens. To find treatment for OxyContin addiction, call 888-810-3710 Who Answers? .

Most OxyContin Treatment Programs Provide Medication for Pain and Withdrawal

One of the most popular types of treatment for OxyContin addiction is medication assisted treatment. On this treatment you will receive both medication and counseling during withdrawal and recovery.

The medications that they use are:

• Methadone
• Buprenorphine
• Suboxone
• Naltrexone

With the exception of naltrexone, each of these medications is designed to treat both chronic pain and withdrawal. You can remain on them for as long as you need to use them.

Less Risk of Relapse

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, you have the same chance of relapsing back into drug use as you do relapsing if you have any other chronic disease.

The only way that risk increases is if you try and treat your OxyContin addiction alone. Treatment improves your chances of being drug free without relapsing.

Although relapse can occur, it is easier to correct when you are in treatment. Relapse does not mean that the treatment is a failure. It just means that the treatment needs to be adjusted to meet your individual needs.

Finding the OxyContin Addiction Treatment you Need

It is easy to find the OxyContin treatment that you need to safely stop using OxyContin. Treatment provides a safe, effective way to stop your drug abuse. To find the right treatment center for you, all you have to do is call 888-810-3710 Who Answers? . We can help.