Oxycontin Addiction And Fentanyl Addiction Treatments

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Oxycontin Addiction And Fentanyl Addiction
Treatments
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Synopsis

1. OxyContin Addiction
2. OxyContin Abuse Is Becoming More Common Than Ever
3. How to Identify If Your Loved One Has Developed
   Oxycontin Addiction
4. Steps Taken During the Initial Stage of Treatment
   for Oxycontin Addiction
5. What You May Expect From a Rehab for the
   Treatment of Oxycontin Addiction
6. Fentanyl Addiction How Does It Happen?
7. Fentanyl Addicts Require More Than a Hospital
8. Options for Fentanyl Detox in Fentanyl Addiction
   Treatment
9. Treatment for Fentanyl Addiction
10. How Counselling and Behaviour Modification Helps
    In Curing the Desire for Drugs

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OxyContin Addiction

• OxyContin is an exclusive formulation of the
  highly potential opioid analgesic, oxycodone.
  It is recommended to manage conditions associated
  with medium to intense pain. When used as per the
  directions, it is an effective and
  harmlessmedicine and has been proven to behelpful
  for a large number of individuals with concerns
  related to pain management. However, a lot of
  individuals misuse OxyContin in order to obtain a
  sense of pleasure, a practice, which is proven to
  behazardous and even fatal. Abuse of the
  OxyContin pills such as ingesting a large number
  of pills at the same time, or grinding them
  toinhale or take through injectionprompts
  muchpowerful effect as well as increases the
  possibility of further complications related to
  the OxyContin addiction.
• In addition to that, individuals who misuse
  prescription analgesics are at an increased risk
  for concurrent or eventual addiction to heroin
  for the reason thatboth drugs have similar
  effects. Individuals having an addiction towards
  opioid painkillers such as OxyContin are more
  likely to get addicted to heroin too. This may
  happen due to the fact that heroin in more
  conveniently available and costs less as compared
  to opioid analgesics.
• Adolescents are specifically at the increased
  risk to develop OxyContin addiction, for the
  reason that pills are usually easily available in
  their own homes or can be obtained by friends. A
  number of OxyContin pills are diverted from those
  with valid prescriptions, thereforeteenagers can
  get their hands on the drug in a comparatively
  convenient manner. In addition to that, a common
  misunderstanding that prescription opioids are
  harmless as compared to illegal drugs also leads
  to the increase ina number of adolescentswho are
  misusing analgesic medicines like OxyContin.

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OxyContin Abuse Is Becoming More Common Than Ever

• Drug abuse particularly addiction to OxyContin
  has become more common than ever due to a variety
  of reasons. A major reason is that OxyContin
  tablets are mostly low priced and can be obtained
  easily as compared to other recreational drugs
  such as heroin or cocaine. Another reason is that
  a large number of population is not accustomed to
  the hazards related with the misuse of
  prescription drugs and many people consider
  OxyContin as a harmless approach to get rid of
  stress or use them just for fun. According to the
  National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, more
  than 1 million of the population over the age of
  12 have consumed OxyContin for a minimum one time
  for a reason other than medical treatment. It
  also has been reported that this drug has been
  gaining popularity among the students of high
  school and approximate 4 percent of senior
  students of the high school have admitted for
  misusing this drug minimum for one time during
  the year 2017.
• Similar to other opiates, OxyContin is highly
  addictive. OxyContin binds itself to the opioid
  receptors in the brain and prevents GABA from
  being released. GABA regulates the release of
  dopamine. Therefore, restricting the release go
  GABA means that there will be no stop valve for
  dopamine. This is the reason that user becomes
  addicted to OxyContin because dopamine is
  responsible for providing a pleasurable state of
  mind and reward sensations. That is why it forces
  the individual to carry on with the intake of the
  drug just to experience that state of mind again.

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How to Identify If Your Loved One Has Developed
Oxycontin Addiction

• Any person suffering from OxyContin addiction may
  experience all, a few or none of the following
  symptoms
• Fatigue or Lethargy
• Extreme drowsiness
• Problems with concentration or memory
• Dry mouth
• Trouble in breathing
• Appearance of being disoriented or confused
• Weakness
• Pupils that are distended
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Sweaty hands
• Garbled speech
• Severe itching

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How to Identify If Your Loved One Has Developed
Oxycontin Addiction

• Vomiting
• Sleep apnea
• Depression
• Lack of interest in activities that an individual
  enjoys previously
• Persistent interpersonal complications
• Ignoring important work, education, or domestic
  responsibilities
• Intermittent, episodic euphoria and boredom
• Along with above mentioned physical symptoms, you
  may also observe following signs of suspicious
  behaviour in a person addicted to OxyContin
• Doctor shopping, which means that the addicted
  individual attempts to go to different doctors to
  get the prescription for their drugs.
• They spend an unreasonable amount of time
  stressing about running out of the drugs.
• They will go through their supplies much more
  frequently as compared to normal routine
• They may experience conflicts in their
  relationships with their friends and family.
• They may attempt to buy drugs through illegal
  means.

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Steps Taken During the Initial Stage of Treatment
for Oxycontin Addiction

• OxyContin detox is practiced as the first step of
  the initial stage of treatment for OxyContin
  addiction. OxyContin detoxification is commonly
  referred to as detox. Detoxification is the
  method in which the body of the patientis cleaned
  of all drugs.This may result in withdrawal
  symptoms like flu that are uncomfortable but not
  usually life-threatening. This means that the
  symptoms of withdrawal are not usually dangerous,
  however, quitting the abuse of OxyContin under
  clinical administration can allow a patient to
  have a more comfortable detoxification process
  and also reduces the risk of relapse. Therefore,
  an OxyContin addict must not be afraid of
  beginning the process for OxyContin
  detoxification.
• While a few patients opt for outpatient
  rehabilitation program but most of the patients
  seeking help for OxyContin treatment need an
  inpatient rehabilitation program under the
  administration of qualified healthcare
  professionals. OxyContin detox is simply defined
  as the procedure that supports the patient in
  quitting the use of this drug. It initiates as
  soon as the OxyContin addict skips a pill and
  continues to do the same until all of the
  previous intakes of this drug is expelled from
  the body.
• When it comes to the treatment of the addiction
  of OxyContin, it is very important to look for an
  addiction treatment center, which also offers
  counseling and therapies once the OxyContin detox
  has been completed. It helps the OxyContin addict
  to understand the fundamental reason that compels
  you to start misuse of this drug. It also assists
  a recovering patient to develop healthy behaviors
  that promote sobriety.

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What You May Expect From a Rehab for the
Treatment of Oxycontin Addiction

• A usual day at rehab may include a range of
  following activities
• Individual therapy sessions
• Group therapy sessions
• Support groups
• Psychiatric assessment
• Distribution of psychiatric medications such as
  antidepressants
• Learning about the effects of untreated addiction
• Lessons about nutrition, exercise, and overall
  health
• Swimming
• Art therapy
• Sauna therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Acupuncture
• Journaling

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Fentanyl Addiction How Does It Happen?

• Fentanyl tends to release endorphins in a quicker
  and more intense manner as compared to other less
  powerful opiate and opioid painkillers such as
  hydrocodone or even heroin. The term endorphin is
  derived from endogenous morphine. It refers to
  the pain-relieving agent like morphine and
  properties of natural endorphins, which induces
  euphoria. In a situation where a person is
  treated with fentanyl, similar to other opioids,
  it forms a strong binding with specific receptors
  in their brain, which are responsible for the
  control of the feelings of pain in their body. It
  results in a sharp increase in the concentration
  of dopamine that makes the person under influence
  of fentanyl feel good and leads to a blast of
  euphoria after the intake of the drug. This is
  why fentanyl is more addictive and highly
  possible to cause extreme discomfort when
  withdrawn as compare to other opioids.
• The body becomes highly accustomed to the high
  levels of endorphins, which are released by the
  fentanyl, and the addicted person finds it
  impossible to function without fentanyl or
  similar agent that can release the similar amount
  of endorphins in his / her body. The brain tends
  to send distorted signals to the body because it
  becomes dependent on the increased levels of
  endorphins to transmit proper messages. When the
  ingestion of fentanyl is suddenly stopped, the
  release of high levels of endorphins in the body
  also stops. This situation makes recreational
  users of fentanyl to develop a physical addiction
  towards this drug. A major reason for fentanyl
  being highly addictive and hazardous is that the
  body and the brain rapidly develops a tolerance
  to the drug and the individual addicted to
  fentanyl needs to intake the drug in higher
  quantities to make the body produce the same
  level of endorphins.

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Fentanyl Addicts Require More Than a Hospital

• As soon as a patient is no longer physically
  reliant on the use of fentanyl, then the focus of
  the inpatient fentanyl rehabilitation program
  moves to psychological and emotional
  rehabilitation. This supports train the patient
  to learn to discover healthy options to
  substitute the psychological requirement for the
  euphoria, induced by the use of fentanyl. Also at
  this stage, the atmosphere and background of a
  residential rehabilitation center further assist
  the patient to relax and focus on accomplishing a
  real sense of well-being with the help of healthy
  thoughts and activities.
• Outpatient treatment is based on the
  all-inclusive approach to fentanyl rehabilitation
  program, which was offered at the residential
  rehabilitation center. Patients can further
  improve the possibility for success during the
  outpatient treatment phase of rehabilitation for
  fentanyl addiction by getting all the essential
  or supportive counselling. Experts for handling
  drug addicts can support fentanyl addicts in the
  recovery phase to identify the basic problem
  leading to drug abuse along with its contributing
  factors in order to teach them the required
  skills to secure them from relapse.
• Some patients can also be encouraged to seek
  career counselling in case they are experiencing
  a dissatisfaction with their existing career and
  this frustration has been the major element,
  which directed them towards fentanyl abuse.
  Family therapy is also recommended and similar to
  group therapy, it can be a part of some
  residential rehabilitation programs. It is mostly
  suggested as the part of the stage of outpatient
  treatment of fentanyl rehabilitation program.

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Options for Fentanyl Detox in Fentanyl Addiction
Treatment

• Fentanyl detox or fentanyl detoxification is used
  to handle the instant need for drugs, which
  occurs when a recreational user with a physical
  addiction abruptly quits the use of fentanyl.
  Because of the fact, the fentanyl is a
  comparatively strong drug, an abrupt
  discontinuation of its usage can result in
  discomforting side effects on the physical
  condition of the drug addict. This happens
  because of the decrease in endorphin levels
  resulting in confused signals from the brain to
  the body. Medicinal detoxification is helpful in
  reducing the intensity of these side effects.
• Fentanyl detox or fentanyl detoxification is the
  step followed in the initial stage of the
  treatment for fentanyl addiction. This step is
  administered in an agreeably selected residential
  recovery center, which combines comfortable
  facilities and a naturally appealing environment
  equipped with latest medical instruments and
  therapeutic techniques. This initial stage of
  Fentanyl detoxification for the treatment of
  fentanyl addiction in residential rehabilitation
  centers is administered by well-experienced
  specialists for addiction treatment. In a
  situation where clinical facilities are needed
  for fentanyl detoxification due to further health
  problems, it is always assured that complete
  measures are taken to make the patient physically
  comfortable and maintain a pleasant state of mind
  so that he/she can effectively go through the
  medical phase of the treatment and start
  concentrating on overcoming the basic problems
  that led towards fentanyl addiction.

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Treatment for Fentanyl Addiction

• The biological and chemical mechanism of fentanyl
  that results in the relief from excruciating pain
  is also the same mechanism that becomes the
  reason for the abuse of this drug by the addicts.
  The clinical and recreational effects of fentanyl
  in addition with its capability of instigating
  withdrawal symptoms, which calls for the
  treatment for fentanyl addiction, are caused
  because of the fact that it acts as an agent for
  the release of endorphins. When the human body is
  under the influence of stress, endorphins provide
  with a comforting feeling of pleasure. For the
  reason that human body is not capable of
  producing sufficient level of endorphins on its
  own to deal with intense pain, fentanyl is used
  to activate a quick release of large amount of
  endorphins, which helps in getting rid of the
  pain. When it comes to the recreational use of
  fentanyl by addicts, there is no pain to cure. As
  a result, addicts experience a strong emotion of
  pleasure as soon as fentanyl penetrates into the
  bloodstream and reaches the brain. This condition
  is what addicts meant when they use the term,
  getting high. In the technical terms, such
  penetrating experience of joy and pleasure is
  identified as euphoria.

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How Counselling and Behaviour Modification Helps
In Curing the Desire for Drugs

• Cognitive therapy is aimed at providing help to a
  fentanyl addict in the recovery phase with
  changing his/her thought patterns, which are
  associated with fentanyl abuse with improvement
  in the thinking process. It alters the previous
  intentions of the patient to avoid a persistent
  problem with the use of fentanyl and teaches the
  patient to identify the possibilities for
  handling these problems by facing them and using
  internal strength to come up with a positive
  solution instead of taking life-threatening
  escape with drug abuse. This results in making
  patient accept the fact that getting back to
  fentanyl use will make his/her problems even
  worse.
• Behavioural modification is another therapy,
  which is intended to substitute drugs misuse with
  healthy activities. In some cases, a patient
  turns to abuse of drugs such as fentanyl to
  experience the state of euphoria for the reason
  that there is an absence of any exciting
  activities, which can produce and maintain
  healthy levels of endorphins in the body. That is
  why most of the experts recommend physical
  activities to treat the addiction to fentanyl.
  Residential rehabilitation centers provide the
  patients with gym and sports training facilities
  and other recreational programs in order to
  assist patients to develop healthy habits.

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