Oxycontin and Domestic Violence

Oxycontin is a powerful painkiller. But due to its addictive nature, oxy is also used as a narcotic. Using Oxycontin regularly creates a physical and psychological dependence on the drug. Oxycontin addiction is very similar to heroin addiction.

Oxycontin addiction has a number of side effects like depression, mood alteration etc. As the drug is responsible for paranoia and mood swings, addiction often leads to domestic violence.  In fact, domestic violence related to Oxycontin abuse is a major concern in both US and Canada.

Mainly teenagers are the victim of oxy addiction. Many of them start with small dosage but get addicted soon and start taking high dosages of oxy.  Teenagers fake back pain, use false prescriptions or steal the medicine to meet up the addiction.  They crave for more Oxycontin as the addiction grows.  Addicts even steal things to pay for the drug. Some even go as much as robbing medical stores to get bottles of the pill.

When an addict does not get his required dosage of oxy, he takes out his frustration in many ways. Domestic violence is just one of them.  One becomes so much dependent on the drug, that he does not even realize the severity of his actions.

On the other hand, many victims of domestic violence also start buying Oxycontin to lighten their mood and ultimately get addicted. And the vicious circle continues.

But one needn’t worry.  With the help of expert medical practitioners it is possible to quit oxy addiction. There are a number of rehabilitation centers which specialized on Oxycontin abuse. California has more than a dozen of such rehab centers. There are some good rehab centers also in Florida, Texas and New Jersey which have successfully cured many people from Oxycontin addiction. All these rehab centers are known for their wonderful accommodation and medical facilities.