Cirque Lodge, located in the majestic mountains of Sundance Utah is a nationally recognized drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility. This leading drug rehab center is dedicated to providing effective treatment for the disease of addiction. In recent years,
prescription drug abuse and addiction has grown into a national problem. One of the growing concerns is with the narcotic ingredient of oxycodone, an opiate based ingredient as equipotent as morphine. Oxycodone addiction numbers are growing larger and larger as the availability of these medications is more present in society to date. Cirque Lodge provides the highest levels of care for individuals struggling with Oxycodone addiction. Call 1-877-99-REHAB today for the finest in addiction treatment.
Understanding Oxycodone Addiction
Oxycodone is a schedule 2 level of narcotic. It is an opiate based medication used as a cough suppressant and analgesic (pain reliever). To reduce potency of oxycodone it is compounded with other ingredients like aspirin (Percodan and Roxiprin), Acetaminophen (Percocet), and Ibuprofen.
A newly developed form is the semi-synthetic OxyContin known for its time released capsules. When used according to prescription for a short term period, oxycodone is highly effective at its prescribed use. It is what happens in addition to this short term use that develops into an oxycodone addiction.
As an opiate similar to morphine oxycodone has some significant effects on the central nervous system. Oxycodone attaches itself to the opioid receptors in the brain increasing the dopamine and the sensation of euphoria. It is this euphoric sensation that leads to addiction of this medication. Extended use of this medication can lead to a tolerance to oxycodone. This leads to an increase in medication use to achieve the same desired effects.
Like in all cases of addiction, the individual loses control of the impulse to use oxycodone. The brain develops a compulsory action to always be in need of the influence of oxycodone in the system. Extended use of oxycodone can lead to many health related issues including nausea, dizziness, constipation, depressed breathing and respiratory problems, and an increased risk of heart related issues and conditions.
Many oxycodone based meds have a time release capsulated formula. This prolongs the effects in the body for up to twelve hours. To shorten the time it takes to feel the effects those with oxycodone addictions will crush and snort the capsules or take them intravenously with injection. The development of a dependency to oxycodone can be life threatening and can have a number of adverse effects including seizures, heart and respiratory failure.
Other Opiates and Oxycodone Addiction
Individuals have been known to incorporate other opiates into prescription drug abuse addiction. When a dependency is formed the body needs a perpetuating influence of opiates in the system to maintain a level of normalcy. When the influence leaves the system the body can have many sufferable adverse reactions that stem from withdrawal. To limit these reactions an individual can incorporate different opiate based drugs to maintain the influence of opiates in the system.
Heroin is the most infamous opiate. However heroin is expensive and illegal. Oxycodone is becoming more and more popular as a perpetuation of the influence drug by heroin abusers. Similarly, prescription drug abuse and addiction can lead to a graduation to heroin. In either case it is not recommended to attempt quitting the oxycodone addiction on ones own. Withdrawal from oxycodone products can be severe and many health risks can follow. Recommendation is for an effective
Oxycodone addiction program at a drug rehab center, like Cirque Lodge.
Treatment for Oxycodone Addiction
There are a number of ways to treat an oxycodone addiction. At Cirque Lodge, we use a personalized approach to our addiction treatment program. Every addiction case is different. To treat each resident for their specific addiction needs we utilize an individualized
Oxycodone addiction plan. This treatment plan is based on each resident's specific needs and addiction issues. Oxycodone can stem from a number of things. Some of the underlying issues can be a large part of the addiction process.
Such issues like previous medical conditions or preexisting disorders can in large part bring about these addictive practices. By personalizing treatment we can come to terms with these underlying issues and treat them accordingly.
To provide a complete
oxycodone addiction rehab center, Cirque Lodge incorporates many individual, group, and community based programs. All of these programs are designed for the effective treatment of the disease of addiction. To balance out each treatment day we provide experiential therapy activities that enhance the enjoyment of addiction treatment. Experiential therapy is a year round program and provides a wonderful opportunity to be out in nature. A focus of experiential therapy is to allow those recovering from prescription drub abuse and addiction with vital spiritual experiences to invoke the change within them. Experiential therapy is just a portion of the overall
oxycodone addiction rehab offered at Cirque Lodge. All aspects to therapy provide a life changing experience for the resident in a drug rehab program.
The serenity of the mountains is home to a leading drug rehab center. For years Cirque Lodge has provided the highest levels of effective alcohol and drug treatment programs. If someone you care about is in need of treatment for
prescription drug abuse, call Cirque Lodge today and find out just how much we can assist you.
Cirque Lodge can help you with achieving a successful
Oxycodone addiction recovery. For more information, please see our
OxyCodone Addiction pages, or for immediate assistance, call us at 1-877-997-3422.