Oxycontin Detox

OxyContin detox, America is quickly learning, is as painful as kicking heroin since OxyContin detox is essentially the man-made heroin. OxyContin detox has actually been described as more painful than heroin detox since comparatively, OxyContin is more powerful than heroin. Don't confuse OxyContin detox with the flu or depression. If you have been taking OxyContin detox can begin as soon as you stop. Signs of OxyContin detox include excessive sleeping or insomnia, aching bones, nodding off, sweating, headaches, dilated pupils, slurred speech and constant itching.

OxyContin detox symptoms last from one to three weeks and can be very painful and uncomfortable. Continuous nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and fever make it nearly impossible for the OxyContin dependent person to stop on their own. The pain of OxyContin detox feels worse than the enormous consequences of taking the drug for the moment so most individuals just continue to use the pills or move on to heroin.

Fortunately medically supervised detoxification can minimize the uncomfortable symptoms of OxyContin detox and get the individual through the most challenging segment of rehabilitation. A successful and comfortable beginning is crucial as it offers hope for the rest of the program that includes individual therapy, group therapy and education on new behaviors for living without OxyContin.

Spencer Recovery Centers medical doctors offer the state of the art OxyContin detox and follow-up treatment. Our licensed counselors do an individual assessment and customize a treatment plan to address all the symptoms. Spencer Recovery Centers have treated hundreds of clients for opiate addiction and can help you too. Give us a call today to start your life anew.

Facts and figures related to OxyContin were found at The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.