Long term use of Oxycontin

Drugs are always a threat to the humanity. Drug abuse is by and large seen in countries like North America. But what if a pain killer turns out be deadly? Yes, speaking about OxyContin, it is a well-known pain killer that requires a prescription. In fact, it is a commonly recommended opioid analgesic in North America.

Patients who experience terrible pain due to an illness find OxyContin a gift to get high. Many of the users get the feeling of flying, which gradually makes them addicted to this drug. Let us see what the effects of OxyContin on long term use are:

• A single dose of OxyContin can end up in addiction. This is because people who are troubled with diseases like anxiety and depression find this drug much relieving. To some, like teens, especially the affluent class experiments with this drug. The result may not be displayed initially but may be after prolonged use.

• Constant need and resistance or tolerance is the next outcome of continued usage of this drug. Once the patient tries to cease the drug, it can result in more serious issues like withdrawal warning signs.

• Certain disease like severe respiratory depression is yet another effect. Health issues like muscle wasting, bone weakness and even breaking of bones can happen. Skin appears to be moist and cold.

• Like any other opioids this drug also causes low blood pressure, palpitations, stammer, decreased respiration all that can show the way to death.

Anything in excess will definitely create a harmful effect to human body. A proper control to our emotions is the best way to get rid of drug abuse. On using OxyContin for long period, a human is actually committing a slow suicide. We do not have the right to get intoxicated or dizzy. Or do we?