One thing is sure and that is oxycodone addiction is on the rise so if you are addicted to oxy’s it may not be a bad idea to check into a drug rehab for oxy addiction.

Oxycodone is a very effective painkiller that is similar to heroine, however in the past few years the abuse of ocycodone have become more widespread, and with increasing reports of addiction, the FDA is considering changing the way the drug is marketed as well as using alternate packaging.

Not all patients that are prescribed oxycodone become addicted and usually only take the pain-killer for short periods of time for injuries or other related conditions. However, if the patient takes oxycodone over an extended period of time the drug can and more than likely will become habit-forming resulting in oxycodone addiction.

If you suspect a loved one or co-worker may be addicted to oxycondone or other substances, look for theses commons signs of oxy abuse.

Symptoms of Oxycodone Addiction aka Oxy’s

• Shortness of breath or have shallow breathing

• Constipation

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Fatigue

• Decrease in appetite

• Irritability

These are just some of the more common symptom of oxycodone abuse, although many addicts may experience other less common symptoms of painkiller addiction.

When an addict finally decides to admit they have a problem and seek help, the withdrawal symptoms can be painful, horrific and in most cases cause the addict to relapse. It is very important that the addict have a stable support group that is in no way involved with the people from their drug circle or addict friends.

Withdrawal Symptoms from Oxycodone:

• Continuous pain in muscles and joints

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Cough

• Diarrhea

• Restlessness or wide awake alternating with being constantly tired

• Yawning excessively

• Cold sweats with alternating hot sweats

• Heart palpitations

These oxy withdrawal symptoms are common with most opiate based addictions; these symptoms can become so severe that the addict will have a hard time kicking their habit. Seeking out professional help from a licensed rehab therapist or facility is recommended.

How to overcome Oxycodone addiction in drug rehab

If you have an addiction to oxy’s then I would suggest that you look for a treatment center that helps opiate addicted people. There are many qualified opiate rehabs all around the country now days any big city will more than likely have one. I would look for one that is reasonably close to you so family members and friends can be involved with your oxy addiction recovery; further more I would make sure they are capable of doing a medical opiate detox because without medication to help you with you oxycodone withdrawal you will be direly sick. One more thing that I would like to mention is that in my opinion it is a must is that they have residential treatment for when you finis your detox from oxy’s.

Residential treatment is the key to ongoing sobriety without it you are doomed from the start in fact you are wasting your time and money to just come to rehab have an opiate detox and go home because rather you know it or not you are already on your way to a relapse and you just left treatment.