OxyContin Addiction
OxyContin
detox is the treatment for addiction to OxyContin®,
the brand name for the time-release formula of oxycodone, a narcotic analgesic
for moderate to severe pain. OxyContin®, which comes in liquid and tablet
forms, is used to treat terminally ill cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers
as well as relieving postpartum, postoperative and dental pain. However,
when the tablets are broken, the time-release mechanism is nullified and
the full effects of the drug hit the user quickly. Oxycodone, which can be
habit-forming, is an opium derivative and also the active ingredient in the
painkillers Percodan® and Percocet®. OxyContin® binds to the
pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Since
the drug can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor's
instructions when taking OxyContin®. Do not take a larger dose, or take
it more frequently, or take it for longer than the doctor has prescribed.
OxyContin Detox
Since Oxycodone’s FDA approval in 1995, the illegal
use of OxyContin® has increased significantly, and recent OxyContin-related
deaths have attracted media attention. OxyContin detox can be difficult
because the drug falls into the opiate category (naturally occurring constituents
of opium), causing both mental and physical addiction. Opiates travel rapidly
through the bloodstream to the brain, where they stimulate opiate receptors,
triggering intense feelings of pleasure and reward. This quick high is followed
a state of relaxation and contentment that lasts for several hours. Concurrently,
opiates act directly on the respiratory center in the brainstem, causing
a decrease in the breathing rate of the user. When OxyContin® and/or
other opiate-derivative drugs are used incorrectly, this breathing slow-down
can be dangerous and even fatal.
OxyContin
detox methods traditionally have focused on talk therapy, the psychological
aspects of addiction and treatment for the often unbearable symptoms of withdrawal.
The rate of success with traditional methods, however, has been low.
A newer and quicker method of OxyContin detox is Accelerated Neuro-Regulation
(ANR), a rapid drug treatment that is being used with increasing success
for opiate dependency. ANR (formerly rapid detox), also known as the Waismann
Methodsm, treats OxyContin addiction as a physical disease
that can be overcome with advanced medical techniques. ANR eliminates the
cravings that often accompany traditional opiate detox treatments. The Waismann
Methodsm has been clinically proven to be effective for OxyContin addiction.
In fact, ANR clinics have reported success rates of nearly 74% in treating
a variety of opiate addictions, including OxyContin® addiction.
Are You Addicted To OxyContin?
If you or someone you know may be addicted to OxyContin, contact
the OxyContin detox experts today and break the chain of opiate dependency.
