Medical authorities commonly prescribe a pain-relieving drug called Oxycodone when individuals are suffering through severe to moderate pain. Most pharmaceuticals offer oxycodone in different forms, be it through immediate release, formulas or combinations. Depending on their type of analgesic, they are given different names. Some of the common names given to oxycodone drug include, Lortab, Percocet, Percodan, oxycontin, oxyIR, oxyFast and aspirin to name a few. Most of these oxycodone substances consist of opioid molecules that help an individual feel relief from incessant pain. Properties like these have a significant influence over the patient’s central nervous system. The kind of effect caused by oxycodone is similar to the one caused by any other leading drug including heroin and morphine. It is safe to assume that oxycodone, just like any other drug, causes a sort of “highness” in an individual. Due to this reason, many patients have begun misusing this drug. Prolonged usage of oxycodone is scientifically associated with subjects often being highly dependent on it every time they feel pain in any form. This ultimately leads to addiction.
Following given is a list of signs and symptoms that one should look out for in case of oxycodone addiction:
Feeling of depression
Individuals must keep in mind that the signs and symptoms vary from individuals to individuals when it comes to oxycodone addiction or abuse. It depends on factors like the individual’s health status or the amount of time they have been consuming oxycodone. The early sign to look out for is whether the subject is drawn towards feeling depressed or highly negative.
Severe weakness
While there is a thin line between responsibly consuming oxycodone and abusing the use of oxycodone, it is not very difficult to make out the difference. It’s pretty simple when it comes to checking whether one is getting addicted to oxycodone. Have they begun using the drug in ways that the doctor hasn’t prescribed? Then, they are heading towards addiction or abuse of oxycodone. The individual will start experiencing severe weakness.
Behavioral symptoms
Any type of addiction or substance abuse usually has a major impact on an individual’s behavior as well. Therefore, it is pretty obvious that even oxycodone abuse impacts the person’s social interaction. The early behavioral symptoms of oxycodone abuse is the consistent lying and stealing. The subjects will start lying about the amount of oxycodone prescribed to them by the doctors. They will start neglecting their responsibilities over consumption of oxycodone.
Strained personal reasons
The initial impact can be seen on the patient’s loved ones – close friends and family members. This includes their relationship with the possible spouse or partner. They might even begin experiencing financial problems that may lead to even bigger problems.
Physical changes
Feeling nausea, dry mouth, itchiness, dizziness or even experiencing diarrhea is common when it comes to individuals suffering from oxycodone abuse. Physical changes will take a relatively longer time to show up but once they do, they will only get worse unless taken care of in the early stages.
We, at Pathways Real Life, offer treatment to individuals suffering from oxycodone abuse. Are you ready to free yourself from oxycodone, contact us on our official website or call us at 801-981-9503.
About the Author:
Michelle Amerman is a licensed therapist and President of Pathways Real Life Recovery. Pathways is a mental health counseling and addiction recovery center in Utah. Her treatment approach is based on 30 years’ worth of groundwork, and has been assessed and validated by pioneers in the field of recovery research.
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