How OxyContin Abuse Affects Families

OxyContin is a synthetic opioid prescribed for moderate to severe pain. Like all opioid drugs, OxyContin is addictive. It also can create dependency and tolerance with chronic use. OxyContin can create problems with all aspects of the user’s life.

How OxyContin Affects the User

Many OxyContin addicts think they can control their use. There are some things to consider when asking yourself whether or not your drug addiction has control over you. A series of questions may be a great start to finding out whether or not you are addicted. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Am I going out of my way to get more OxyContin?
• Am I spending money outside of my family budget in order to get more OxyContin?
• Has it affected my mood and attitude towards my spouse and kids?
• Has it caused me to stop caring about work, friends and a social life?
• Have I argued with my spouse pertaining to my drug addiction?
• Have I lied to my family about taking OxyContin?

If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have an addiction that is not within your control.

How OxyContin Affects the Family

Although you may have answered, “yes” to one or all of the questions, you may still be wondering why any of that actually matters at this point. There are major consequences to drug abuse and addiction. Paralleling the above questions, each answer can lead to the following results:

• Going out of the way to find more OxyContin has caused parents to miss important events in their family’s lives. This alone can cause a disturbance within the family.
• The primary cause of divorce in America is finances. Whether it is a disagreement over finances or the lack thereof, money can be a strain on any family. The expense of addiction exponentially increases this stress.
• The psychological stress that OxyContin can play on an addict may cause rage, anger and mood swings. This makes it difficult for friends and family to be around a user.
• OxyContin users will find that the drug consumes their thought processes. They stop caring about others around them and only care about getting more drugs. This will result in a loss of friends, family and job.
• OxyContin abuse can cause arguments on a daily basis. Your family wants to support you but doesn’t want to see you continue using the drug. They don’t know what to do, and this can turn into arguing and strife within the home.
• Your family may not know you have an addiction. This will almost always catch up to you and they will find out. The lies alone can destroy a family.

OxyContin abuse will inevitably affect your family. It may be subtle or it may be life changing. Regardless, it may be impossible to have an addiction without consequences.

How OxyContin Recovery Can Help

You may be headed for divorce or just at the beginning phases of your addiction. Regardless, it is never too late to get help. Rehab centers do more than just help you get clean from addiction. They are there to help with the other issues that surround the addiction. Detox is just the first step to recovery. Getting yourself and your family back is the ultimate goal. Rehab counselors can help make this happen. Don’t wait until you have lost everything.

Need Help with OxyContin Addiction?

If you or someone you know has a problem with OxyContin abuse, we are here for you. We can help you find a rehab center as soon as possible. You can call our toll-free helpline 24 hours a day. We are here to see you through a safe and quick recovery. Don’t do this alone. Call us today.

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