OxyContin Abuse

OxyContin belongs to a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately, it is a highly dependent drug. It is very easy to develop a dependence to this drug, so it is important to use caution when taking this medication as a prescription. It is also a relatively easy drug to obtain for those looking to satisfy their drug addiction. Many people do not throw out their unused pills when they no longer need them, so those pills are simply...

OxyContin Intervention

The most common cycle of addiction involving OxyContin is a user who begins using opiates occasionally, then over time becomes physically addicted and begins using daily. OxyContin in America is a growing problem. Opiate drugs are narcotic sedatives that depress activity of the central nervous system, reduce pain and induce sleep. After becoming physically addicted, there is a 60 percent likelihood of becoming an IV drug user within the next three years. It is important to understand that...

OxyContin Withdrawal

OxyContin is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic prescribed for chronic or long-lasting pain. The active ingredient is oxycodone, which is also found in drugs like Percodan and Tylox. OxyContin usually contains between 10 and 160 milligrams of oxycodone in a time-release tablet, compared to five milligrams in Tylox. Since it is a much higher dosage, it is easier to become dependent on the drug. OxyContin can be completely harmless when used properly. However, many abuse this drug because it is...

OxyContin Abuse in America

Since being introduced to the U.S. market in 1939, oxycodone use and abuse have grown rapidly. The approval from the FDA in 2004 to allow marketing of generic forms on OxyContin has aided in the increase of the use and abuse of OxyContin. In fact, as of 2007, the United States has the highest total consumption of oxycodone products (82 percent of the world total). Moreover, the U.S. has the highest per capita consumption of oxycodone, followed by Canada, Denmark, Australia, and Norway....