OxyContin Addiction

OxyContin addiction is caused by long term intake of OxyContin®, the brand name for the time-release formula of oxycodone, a narcotic analgesic for moderate to severe pain. OxyContin®, which comes in liquid and tablet forms, is used to treat terminally ill cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers as well as relieving postpartum, postoperative and dental pain. However, when the tablets are broken, the time-release mechanism is nullified and the full effects of the drug hit the user quickly. Oxycodone, which can be habit-forming, is an opium derivative and also the active ingredient in the painkillers Percodan® and Percocet®. OxyContin® binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Since the drug can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor's instructions when taking OxyContin®. Do not take a larger dose, or take it more frequently, or take it for longer than the doctor has prescribed.

Since oxycodone’s FDA approval in 1995, the illegal use of OxyContin® has increased significantly, and recent OxyContin-related deaths have attracted media attention.

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