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OxyContin^® - Oxycodone Abuse

Oxycodone, also sold under the trade names Tylox^®, Percodan^®, OxyContin^® has similar effects to morphine and heroin, and appeals to the same drug abuse community. "Oxy abuse" is one of the greatest growing concerns to U.S. public health and law enforcement authorities.

OxyContin abusers often chew the tablets or crush the tablets and snort the powder. Because oxycodone is water soluble, crushed tablets can be dissolved in water and the solution injected. The latter two methods lead to the rapid release and absorption of oxycodone.

Over-use of such opioid pain-killers can result in rising tolerance to the drugs, so that higher doses must be taken to get the same effects. Long-term use also can lead to physical dependence, meaning the body adapts to the presence of the drug and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is abruptly stopped, or reduced.

According to the USDA, taking OxyContin and alcohol together can have major long-term negative physical and mental health effects.

Overdose of oxycodone can produce severe respiratory depression, skeletal muscle flaccidity (slack, loosness, floppyness), cold, clammy skin, reduced blood pressure and heart rate, and in extreme cases, coma, and even respiratory arrest (death).

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The side effects of Oxycodone abuse are similar to those of Percocet:

• Bluish skin
• Eyes or skin with yellow tone
• Cold and clammy skin
• Decreased or irregular breathing
• Extreme sleepiness
• Stupor
• Coma
• Heart attack
• Low blood pressure
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea
• Slow heartbeat
• Sweating
• Vague bodily discomfort
• Vomiting

Addiction to OxyContin / Oxycodon and other such opioidpain-killers can effect you and those near you in ways that are extremely harmful to your physical and mental health, ability to hold a job, your relationships with family and friends, and often legally. It is not always possible to quit using Oxycodon and without counciling in a drug addiction treatment program.

If you or someone near you is abusing OxyContin - Oxycodone call 866-323-5612 to get help now.

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