What to do if You are Addicted to Oxycodone

Opiates, such as Oxycodone, are commonly abused by millions of people throughout the United States; unfortunately, many are under educated as to the extreme dangers surrounding opiate use or the risks that may result from becoming addicted. If you or someone you know is addicted to Oxycodone, finding help and support is the first step you should take towards getting sober—but it certainly shouldn’t be the last.

Safe Detoxification

If you are struggling with an oxycodone addiction it is important that you seek help now!

Getting off Oxycodone is likely to be a long, challenging and in many ways humbling experience. According to Harvard Health, “the beginning of treatment is detoxification, a controlled and medically supervised withdrawal from the drug.” For many, the withdrawal symptoms associated with attempting to quit using Oxycodone “cold turkey” are too much to handle without medications such as:

• Naltrexone
• Clonidine
• Methadone
• Suboxone
• Naloxone

Each of these medications are sometimes prescribed in Oxycodone detox to help curb cravings, stop withdrawal symptoms and stabilize the user so that his or her focus can be on getting well.

Support Groups

If you’re addicted to oxycodone, seeking support through a group such as NA or another similar support group that helps addicts by offering supportive care and advise is a necessary step toward recovery. Narcotics Anonymous is the most widely accepted support group for opiate dependence but there are often other smaller groups available through treatment centers and similar programs.

Much of what you will learn in treatment is focused on recognizing the need for help and support and on accepting support from others. When you need a shoulder to lean on, a friend to talk to or someone to help you make a better choice than relapsing and using Oxycodone, members of your support group are there for you, to help you.

Get Treatment

Detox and support are two very vital pieces of the Oxycodone addiction recovery process but the puzzle is incomplete without proper treatment from a substance abuse counselor. Treatment will help you to understand your addiction and to recognize the stronghold that the addiction has had on your life. It will also help you to learn how to recognize triggers and to avoid situations that may lead to relapse.

If you’re addicted to Oxycodone, treatment will be your go to resource for the tools, support, medical intervention and guidance you need during recovery. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, don’t be afraid to accept help, and don’t hesitate to admit that Oxycodone addiction is a devastating disease that requires professional treatment.