Physical Symptoms of OxyContin Addiction

If you are continuing to use OxyContin even though your pain has been managed, this is a clear indication of abuse and potential addiction. Other signs of OxyContin addiction include the following:

• Small, pinpoint pupils
• Confusion
• Extreme fatigue
• Dizziness and weakness
• Apathy
• Slow breathing
• Cold and clammy skin
• Nausea and vomiting
• Seizures

Talk about OxyContin Addiction

When you were an infant and you needed something, you didn’t hesitate to ask for help. As you grew older, you still asked for help, whether it was help tying your shoes from your first-grade teacher, help deciding which eye shadow from your pre-teen friend or help investigating colleges from your high-school counselor. While many of these decisions seem minor in comparison to the decision you are making about getting treatment for OxyContin addiction, the point is that asking for help is not something new to you. So why are you hesitating now?

You may be feeling embarrassed that you allowed your OxyContin use turn to abuse and addiction, but you need to realize that the people you will talk to through helplines understand your embarrassment. Phone counselors are often recovering addicts themselves. Who is in a better position to know the journey you have started? They not only walked similar paths, but they have continued on and come out the other side. They can provide you with insight and support from a position of knowledge and experience.

You may be afraid to make this call. You don’t know what to expect. You have no idea what might be ahead and how you are going to handle it. You don’t know what your options are, and you are concerned that you might not have the courage to make the choices that you need to make. Do you remember the first time you put one foot on your bicycle pedal, trembling with excitement and fear? And do you remember that someone was there holding on to the back of the bike, giving you guidance, support and encouragement? That’s what the helpline counselors are offering you. Take the first step, put your helmet on, place your foot on the pedal and push off.

Talk about OxyContin Addiction

Do you want to talk to someone about addiction?  We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about OxyContin and treatment options.  Call our toll-free helpline, and let us guide you through the process.

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