Roxicodone Addiction

• Roxicodone is the brand name for the drug oxycodone.
• Roxicodone is a powerful prescription narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain.
• Some people who abuse Roxicodone get it from the streets, other get it from doctors by doctor shopping or going to “pill mills.”
• Even taking Roxicodone in prescribed doses can result in physical dependence and addiction.
• Roxicodone is an “opioid.” It is in the same class of drugs as heroin and morphine.

Roxicodone Addiction: Detox

Uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms are the number one reason that most addicts relapse when they are first trying to get clean. Fear of the withdrawal process can even prevent many Roxicodone addicts from seeking treatment. Often, a person has experienced withdrawal symptoms at some point in their addiction, and they know that it will be painful to quit taking Roxicodone all together. Symptoms of Roxicodone withdrawal can be mistaken for flu-like symptoms and can include extreme pain, tremors, muscle cramps, sweating, chills, rapid heartbeat, itching, restless leg syndrome, runny nose, sneezing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness.

Roxicodone detox is the process of weaning a person off of opiates and controlling the withdrawal symptoms.  The aim is to make the withdrawal process as safe and comfortable as possible. Medications like buprenorphine and methadone act as “replacement medications,” stimulating the same receptors as Roxicodone and thereby lessening the withdrawal symptoms. Other medications are used to treat muscle spasms, high blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.

Roxicodone Addiction: Treatment

Most people who become dependent on Roxicodone need professional intervention to recover from Roxicodone addiction. Treatment for heroin addiction generally involves a combination of different approaches. This includes traditional treatments like counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, 12-step support groups and family therapy, along with holistic treatments like acupuncture, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, equine therapy, and Tai-Chi.

Roxicodone Addiction: Recovery

Recovery from Roxicodone addiction is possible, but it takes time and commitment. Usually, the longer a person attends treatment and outpatient programs, the better they tend to do in the long run. Recovery involves embracing a new way of life, and practicing new, healthy habits.