Because it reacts on the nervous system like heroin or opium, there are some people who can’t get there heroin so they go to the doctor and get some pain killers like Oxycontin. The doctors are sometimes very willing to give this drug to their patients.
In some areas of the Eastern United States Oxycontin is
the drug of greatest concern to the law enforcement authorities.
It has actually emerged as a major crime problem in the US. They looked at the crime rate in many areas in the US and found that Oxycontin is behind 80% of the crime
This drug is less expensive than real heroin and sometimes even easier to get from our doctor. So that is why it is called the “Hillbilly Heroin”. It can cause you to have constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, addiction, increased risk of heart attack, just to name a few.
Withdrawal from Oxycontin is no less serious than if a person wanted to get off heroin. These withdrawals start when your body has been having the drug and then it is taken away so the user gets withdrawals. You should get through this period with the help of a medical doctor. The person will have muscle and bone pain, restlessness, diarrhea, insomnia, cold flashes and involuntary leg movements. Some people will have flu like symptoms and these can be severe.
Oxycontin falls under the situation of prescription drugs that are becoming a big problem in the United States. You can get these drugs on line or do some doctor shopping. That is what is going on with prescription drugs and Oxycontin is one of the most popular.
Looking for an OxyContin rehab? Call 1-877-340-3602.
OxyContin abuse is widespread in the United States. But your family member doesn't have to be a victim of Oxy addiction if they don't want to. Call for help.
