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Oxycodone addiction arises from the chronic misuse of the prescription painkiller oxycodone, a highly addictive and dangerous opioid. The CDC identified a significant rise in oxycodone-related overdose deaths since 2001: for every 100,000 people addicted, there were 4 overdoses.
When you’re addicted to oxycodone, you experience intense cravings and severe withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, around 2 million Americans had a substance use disorder involving prescription opioids such as oxycodone in 2015.
Left untreated, oxycodone addiction can disrupt nearly every aspect of your life. If you’re struggling with opioid use disorder, our caring, evidence-based oxycodone rehab center is here to support you on your journey to achieving lasting sobriety.
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Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic that is used in medical practices to treat chronic pain. It’s derived from a natural substance found in the opium poppy plant, but undergoes further processing to become the active pharmaceutical ingredient we know as oxycodone. The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies oxycodone as a Schedule II controlled substance.
Oxycodone works by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors mostly found in the brain and the spinal cord. This allows the drug to change how the body perceives and responds to pain signals, providing pretty powerful pain relief. That’s why doctors commonly prescribe oxycodone to treat moderate to severe pain, especially for postoperative pain, cancer pain, or chronic arthritis pain.
Oxycodone is legally available by prescription in oral pill or liquid form for pain relief. You’ve probably heard of some popular brands of oxycodone such as OxyContin or Roxicodone. The big risk with taking these is the serious side effects and risk of developing dependence if you abuse or combine them with other substances. Those addicted to oxycodone commonly abuse the drug by crushing and snorting or dissolving and injecting the pills to get an instant, intense high.
It may be challenging to reclaim your life from the grips of oxycodone and other types of opioid abuse, but with the right support, you can achieve sobriety. The medical experts at our opioid rehab center provide personalized, evidence-based treatment to help you or your loved one get clean and stay clean.
Oxycodone is so addictive because of the way it hijacks the brain’s natural reward pathways. Here’s what happens:
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Oxycodone addiction can take over your life before you even realize what’s happening. Some common physical symptoms of oxycodone use disorder include:
You can also recognize someone’s addiction to oxycodone as they show some or all of the following behavioral symptoms:
Oxycodone addiction can take a serious toll on your physical health. Some of the negative health effects include:
Many of those struggling with oxycodone addiction also battle co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder—the combination of a substance use disorder and mental illness.
Left untreated, the two issues can fuel a vicious cycle making recovery extremely difficult. At Ardu, we understand the complexities of dual diagnosis and offer compassionate, evidence-based co-occurring disorder treatment. Our integrated approach tackles both the addiction and mental health aspects concurrently, giving you the comprehensive support system needed to heal mind, body, and spirit.
Learn more about our dual diagnosis treatment programs and what mental health treatments they entail.
Oxycodone overdoses are extremely dangerous and can be fatal. Many people combine oxycodone with other depressants of the nervous system such as alcohol, which is a combination that can be even more deadly.
Some common signs of oxycodone overdose include:
An oxycodone overdose is a serious, life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. If you suspect someone has overdosed, call 911 right away.
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The best time to find an oxycodone addiction treatment program is before an addiction sets in. That is rarely the case for most users, but when they do decide to get clean, many people face a whole other set of difficulties.
We won’t let you climb this mountain alone. Ardu Recovery Center is here for you every step of the way. Depending on your specific needs, we offer therapies and programs such as:
…and many others that help you ease into a healthy and sober new life.
The first step in getting you clean is detox.
Ardu offers comprehensive drug detox services to help you safely detox from oxycodone. Our experienced medical staff will develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and situation.
Our medical detox program provides 24/7 care and effective medications that alleviate often excruciatingly difficult withdrawal symptoms. We use prescription drugs as needed to make the detox process as comfortable as possible.
We often combine the traditional medical approach to treating addiction with holistic methods. At our holistic detox, we offer nutritional therapy, yoga therapy, IV amino acid therapy, and massage to help relax the nervous system and restore balance as your body adjusts to life without oxycodone.
With personalized medical oversight and holistic therapies tailored to your needs, our oxycodone detox program helps you transition into an effective treatment program with the best chance of success.
At our oxycodone rehab center, we provide compassionate care to help you reclaim your health, happiness, and purpose. We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment programs tailored to your unique needs.
The inpatient treatment program provides round-the-clock structured support and intensive therapy daily. You have constant access to medical care and counseling and a structured daily schedule centered on healing.
Outpatient treatment allows you to maintain your personal life while getting help every week, on a bi-weekly basis, and even daily if needed. This modality is cost-effective, offers more flexibility to continue working or fulfill caregiving responsibilities, and allows you to apply the skills learned in treatment to your daily life.
You can choose our intensive outpatient programs or partial hospitalization programs, and work with us to find an outpatient program that works best for you.
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Our recovery center welcomes anyone seeking help to overcome their oxycodone addiction. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to guide and support you through the addiction treatment process, laying the foundation for long-term sobriety and relapse prevention.
Our team will thoughtfully assess your needs and insurance coverage to determine which type of care will give you the best chance of success given your current situation. Successful recovery is possible—we’re here to guide you.
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Drew Redd is the executive director of Ardu Recovery Center and is dedicated to empowering people on their journey to sobriety.
There are many risk factors for developing an addiction to oxycodone. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over-prescription of opioids is considered a key driver of the current opioid epidemic.
Here are the most common risk factors for oxycodone addiction:
Oxycodone is a legal prescription medication that treats moderate to severe acute or chronic pain. It works by binding to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and body, reducing pain perception. This opioid also produces euphoric effects by causing surges of dopamine, which reinforce continued use despite negative consequences. Oxycodone has a high potential for misuse due to these rewarding effects.
Immediate-release oxycodone tablets such as Roxicodone typically provide pain relief for 4–6 hours. Extended-release versions such as OxyContin offer pain relief for an extended period of time (around 12 hours per dose). With continued use and development of tolerance, addicted individuals often take oxycodone more frequently than prescribed.
Among prescription opioid analgesics used for severe pain, fentanyl is considered the most potent, followed by hydromorphone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Potency doesn’t necessarily equate to superior efficacy in managing pain. Patients’ responses vary based on opioid receptor genetics and other factors. In general, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids carry higher overdose risks due to their strength than semi-synthetic opioids such as oxycodone.
Ibuprofen can be combined with oxycodone for added pain relief through different mechanisms of action. The combination may increase the risk of side effects like stomach bleeding, kidney problems, or cardiovascular events. Consult a doctor about dosing and potential drug interactions before combining oxycodone with any over-the-counter medications.
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine, an opioid alkaloid found in the opium poppy plant. While the opiates morphine and codeine come directly from opium, thebaine undergoes additional chemical modifications to produce oxycodone and other semi-synthetic opioids like oxymorphone and naloxone.
Oxycodone is generally considered stronger and more potent as an opioid analgesic than tramadol. Tramadol has a lower binding affinity for the mu-opioid receptor and weaker pain-relieving effects than pure opioid agonists like oxycodone. With that said, tramadol does have the same potential for abuse as an unscheduled opioid medication.
One of the common side effects of taking oxycodone is sedation or drowsiness, especially at higher dosages. This is due to the depressant effects of opioids on the central nervous system (CNS). The sedating qualities of oxycodone can be worsened by combining it with other CNS depressants such as alcohol or benzodiazepines.
Despite major efforts by the FDA and drug manufacturers to create abuse-deterrent opioid formulations, OxyContin (extended-release oxycodone) continues to be prescribed for the management of severe chronic pain conditions. These products are meant to make abuse more difficult by preventing the tablet from being easily crushed for snorting or injection. Scientific evidence on the real-world impact of abuse-deterrent properties is still being evaluated.
Oxycodone is regarded as a stronger, more potent opioid medication than hydrocodone. Oxycodone has higher binding affinity and intrinsic activity at the mu-opioid receptor. This results in greater analgesic effects, but also increases the potential for abuse and overdose risks of oxycodone versus hydrocodone products like Vicodin.
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