Oxycontin Addiction
A slow-release mechanism in the pill provides 12 hours of soothing, numbing relief throughout the day, eliminating the need for multiple doses. But like all opiate-based drugs, OxyContin can be powerfully addictive because the body quickly builds up a tolerance to it. Heroin addicts soon gravitated to OxyContin, said Clifford Bernstein, medical director of the Waismann Institute, a Beverly Hills, Calif., drug treatment center where OxyContin now accounts for most admissions.
It's no coincidence that another nickname for OxyContin is "Killer." Nationwide, it's been linked to at least 400 deaths by overdose, and possibly hundreds more. Oxycodone is an opium derivative and is the active ingredient in Percodan® and Percocet®. Oxycodone binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced.
Oxycontin Overdose
Oxycontin is used to relieve moderate to moderate-to-severe pain. It also is used to relieve postpartum, postoperative, and dental pain. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses. Oxycontin is an addictive substance if not used properly. Higher doses of the drug must be taken when a tolerance develops. Illicit users of the drug have risen drastically and steadily over the last few years. n case of oxycontin overdose, call your local poison control center. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services. Oxycontin can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to. If you have been taking oxycontin for more than a few weeks, do not stop taking oxycodone suddenly. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually.
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