The Killer Oxy Addiction

Oxycontin is the commonly prescribed drug for people with moderate to sever pain. This was first developed in 1916 in Germany from thebaine. The drug is normally given for pains and its addiction is not due to its casual intake. The drug can be addictive and fatal if abused. People of all age groups with an addiction disorder abuse this drug. Oxycodone is a morphine type of a drug and is sought by drug abusers even in their old age. The addiction can be fatal and needs a professional cure at the rehab centre.

According to National Mental Health Information Center 65 to 75 percent of adults over the age of 75 who are among the people committing suicide had depressive symptoms. The British Journal of Psychiatry has found that in older generation there is a strong risk of substance abuse primarily due to depression. Ageing adults have a variety of depressive symptoms together with their physical ailments due to old age. The physician generally overlooks these mental health conditions while prescribing medication for pains. This leads to overuse of medication and further amplifies their ailments. At the rebab facilities the patients with such addiction are offered treatment plans.

OxyContin is an opioid agonist and physicians or pharmacists should take great care before prescribing it as there is an increased risk of its abuse, misuse or diversions. The delivery of opioid in an uncontrolled manner can lead to such fatal reactions. The overdose can cause drowsiness, severe respiratory problems and constipation. The sufferer can also experience certain withdrawal symptoms if he stops its use abruptly. The symptoms are cold flashes also called ‘cold turkey’, insomnia, restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea and severe muscle pain. In such cases it is advisable to start the treatment at premier rehabilitation centre.