OxyContin Addiction
Guide Note: OxyContin Addiction is the abuse of the extremely addictive narcotic, OxyContin.
Fast Facts:
- A physical dependence is practically unavoidable when an individual is exposed to high doses of the drug for an extended period of time, whether by irresponsible prescribing or intentional misuse.
- Sign of abuse: Slow breathing, pinpoint pupils, confusion, nodding off, passing out, dizziness, weakness, apathy, cold and clammy skin, nausea, vomiting, seizures
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor for more information on OxyContin Addiction.
Also try: OxyContin
Also try: Prescription Drug Addiction
Also try: Oxycodone
The Mahalo Top 7
- Oxycontin Addiction Help: Stop OxyContin Abuse
- Opiates.com: Advanced Treatment of Opiate Dependency
- OxyContin Addiction Treatment: OxyContin Abuse
- Narconon: Oxycodone Rehab and Addiction Treatment
- Oxycontin-detox.com: OxyContin Information and Rapid Detox
- OxyAbuseKills.com: OxyContin Awareness and Its Dangers
- StreetDrugs.com: Oxycodone
OxyContin Addiction News
- Google News: Oxycontin Addiction
- Reuters: "Dangers for teens lurk in medicine cabinets" (2007)
- FOX News: "Americans Popping Nearly Twice as Many Painkillers Than in 1997" (2007)
- FOX News: "Prescription Abuse to Pass Illicit Drugs" (2007)
- Reuters: "Pain patient's behavior tips off opioid abuse" (2007)
- Reuters: "Binge drinking and drug abuse a problem on campuses" (2007)
- Reuters: "Kentucky counties sue makers of 'hillbilly heroin' " (2006)
OxyContin Addiction Facts and Information
- Office of Diversion Control: OxyContin FAQ
- Oxycontin-addiction-treatment.com: OxyContin Addiction & Abuse
- Opiates.com: Oxycontin addiction
- Narconon: Oxycontin Addiction FAQ
- Oxycontin Addiction Help: OxyContin Facts
OxyContin Addiction Signs and Symptoms
- Narconon: Signs of Oxycontin Use
- Recovery Connection: Effects of Oxycontin Addiction
- Oxycontin-addiction-treatment.com: What are the signs of OxyContin addiction?
- MayoClinic.com: OxyContin vs other drugs- signs and symptoms
OxyContin Addiction Treatment
- Reuters: "Opioid addiction can be treated in docs' offices" (2007)
- Addiction Search: Nationwide Addiction Assistance Helpline
- Oxycontin-detox.com: OxyContin Addiction Treatment Centers
- Opiates.com: Waismann Method: Rapid Detox
- Narconon: The Narconon Solution Rehab Center
- Meditox of Palm Beach: The Meditox Method: Oxycontin Treatment
- Schick Shadel Hospital: Aversion Therapy
- Lakewview Health: Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center
- Oxycontin Addiction Treatment: Oxycontin Abuse Program
OxyContin Addiction Prevention and Education
- AddictionSearch.com: Chronic Relapse and Relapse Prevention
- Narconon: Drug Abuse Prevention across America
- Foundation for a Drug-Free World: The Truth About Drugs Education Kit
OxyContin Addiction Clinical Trials and Research
- American Psychiatric Association: "Most OxyContin Users Abuse Other Drugs" (2007)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: OxyContin Addiction Clinical Trials
- PubMed Central: OxyContin Addiction
- Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: OxyContin Addiction
OxyContin Addiction Support
- OxyAbuseKills.com: OxyContin Awareness Links
- HealthCentral: Chronic Pain Support Groups
- NA.org: Narcotics Anonymous
- Nar-anon.org: Nar-Anon Family Groups
OxyContin Addiction Stories, Discussion and Blogs
- DrugAddictionRapidDetox.com: Drug Addiction Forums
- NeuroTalk Communities: Oxycontin Posts
- Askapatient.com: Oxycontin Patient Comments
- Drugs.com: OxyContin Forum Threads
- Gatehouse Academy: Long Term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Blog
- Learn2cope.org: Learn to Cope- Discussion Group
