While prescription drugs help millions of Americans every year, these medications sometimes have the potential for abuse. Too many people don’t recognize the danger in abusing prescription pills, especially opioids. They mistakenly believe their medication must be perfectly safe since a doctor prescribed it. This misguided belief can lead to OxyContin addiction, a problem that affects thousands of people every year.
Doctors commonly prescribe OxyContin, and other opioids, as a pain reliever. People may use it to deal with moderate to severe pain after surgery or due to a chronic condition. This brand name medication for oxycodone is very popular.
Unlike other drugs in the opioid class, OxyContin provides long-term relief, up to 12 hours, so users don’t have to take it every few hours to be pain-free. How, then, does OxyContin addiction start?
Sometimes, a person may increase her dosage without her doctor’s permission. Other times, someone might look for a more intense euphoric feeling than the appropriate dosage provides.
Then there are those who don’t have a valid prescription for OxyContin and abuse it for the sole purpose of getting high. They may mix the medication with other substances, and this can have unpredictable — and dangerous — effects.
People struggling with OxyContin addiction often feel many of the same symptoms as anyone dealing with an addiction to heroin or any other opioid, leading to the need for effective addiction treatment.
There are many rehab facilities throughout the U.S., so how do you choose the right one for you? If you’re in or near California, an OxyContin addiction treatment center San Diego CA offers an ideal environment in which to begin rehab.
The beautiful surroundings and year-round moderate climate in San Diego make it one of the most enjoyable locations in which to start recovery. You’ll have access to pleasant outdoor weather, no matter what time of year it is.
Imagine a rehab experience that’s just minutes away from the beach. While you’ll put in some work during a residential or outpatient program, you’ll also be close to the sounds and sights of the expansive Pacific Ocean. This can give you the motivating boost you need to achieve successful recovery.
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