What is Oxycontin: Oxycontin is a narcotic pain reliever prescribed to manage moderate to severe pain.  It is very addicting and is one of the most abused prescription medications in the United States. It can be injected, snorted and taken orally.

Oxycontin Brands: Oxycodone, Roxicodone, Percolone, Oxyfast, Intensol and ETH Oxydose.

Signs of Oxycontin Addiction: Evidence of an addiction to Oxycontin will include an ongoing and intense desire to use the drug which does not go away. A person who is addicted to Oxycontin may also experience both physical and psychological effects after they stop using the drug. This may include things such as panic, stress, nervousness and insomnia.

Why Do People Become Addicted to Oxycontin?: Individuals often become addicted to Oxycontin after they have been prescribed it for the management of pain. While it works well in this regard, it can also cause users to develop an addiction. Even those who take it for legitimate purposes may find themselves unable to stop, even when they no longer need it. This is largely due the addictive nature of opioids, which Oxycontin is.

Effects of Oxycontin Addiction: A person who is addicted to Oxycontin will exhibit many of the symptoms any other addict would. They will have both a strong physical and psychological desire to use Oxycontin. Thoughts of how they might be able to obtain the drug and when they will be able to use it again will preoccupy their thoughts. They may also begin to pay less attention to their family and friends, and focus more on the drug.

Causes of Oxycontin Addiction: Many people become addicted to Oxycontin after they have been prescribed it for pain relief. Oxycontin is an opiate and a narcotic. As a result it can be very addictive. If a person does not follow the exact dosing instructions given by their doctor to the letter, they are at risk of developing an addiction. However, some people may find themselves hooked on Oxycontin, even if they do follow their doctor’s instructions. The longer a person uses it, the more prone they are to developing an addiction.

While some people use the drug for legitimate reasons, others take it because they enjoy the way that it makes them feel. Overtime, if they use it consistently, they may develop an addiction to it.
 
Complications of Oxycontin Addiction: A person addicted to Oxycontin is at risk of overdosing. Depression, work, family and relational problems may also occur. If an individual attempts to quit using Oxycontin, they may suffer from a number of withdrawal symptoms.
 
Treatment of Oxycontin Addiction: Individuals with an addiction to Oxycontin may need to go through some sort of physical detoxification program, followed by traditional rehabilitation.