5 Benefits of Getting Treatment for Oxycodone Addiction

There have been several surveys showing a significant increase in the prevalence of the nonmedical use of pharmaceutical opioid products such as oxycodone. Oxycodone seduces users into using again because of the effects they feel when experiencing the high it creates. Those who use oxycodone in a recreational way rather than as prescribed medically, experience a euphoric happiness that is void of any pain and gives a false sense of security or a “security blanket” type feeling. Long-term users become apathetic to their worldly problems, which is also another lure of this drug, because for that period of time when they are high, they can forget anything that would normally bother them. Sadly each time they get high, more oxycodone is needed to achieve the same level of euphoria. In the same token, abusers experience definite withdrawals after each use when “reality” sets back in. The increasing desire to have that high again, coupled with the increased amount needed to achieve it each time, provides a two punch combination that guarantees a knock out in self-control over this drug.

There have also been several scientific studies that have closely looked at trends across the nation in the use (medical and nonmedical) and abuse of oxycodone and other pharmaceutical opiates, chiefly among those prescribed for pain management in treatment centers. The role of prescription opioids in drug-induced deaths, was also evaluated in these studies. The results from these examinations propose that the role of oxycodone alone is minimal, but when used in conjunction with other drugs, the problems identified are compounded and addiction is more likely.

Extended oxycodone addiction treatment over time may be necessary.

Effective treatments for substance use address all areas of the problem and are usually curtailed to that individual’s specific needs. Providers of effective, scientifically proven services know that in many cases substance use problems are ongoing conditions that require care over an extended period of time. For others, the substance use problems may be resolved more expediently with special attention paid to related problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, pain, disturbed sleep, irritability, and/or relationship problems. A number of options are available for those seeking treatment for substance use problems. These options include therapy, either alone with the therapist or in a group, as well as medications to help addicts through withdrawal and to help manage and coexisting issues or conditions.

Benefits of receiving treatment for oxycodone addiction:

Magnifying and making clearer the addict’s motivation for change

• Assisting addicts improve their ability to recognize and deal with triggers and relapse risks
• Counseling on how to continue in recovery from substance abuse and how to improve relationships
• Finding outside support for recovery, including programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
• Examining the correlation between substance use problems and other problems such as PTSD and depression.