OxyContin Addiction Treatment Evolves To Stem the Tide of Heroin Addiction

Sober Living by the Sea is a network of drug treatment centers in Newport Beach California that has been treating chemical dependency for almost 25 years.  In recent years, the epidemic of OxyContin addiction and the subsequent heroin overdoses has led to a new program specifically targeting OxyContin use by young adults.

"Accidental drug overdose deaths are on the rise - mainly because of the epidemic of prescription drugs being abused exponentially more often," says drug addiction blogger Mike H from Sober Living by the Sea, "the deaths that we are reading about in the news are sometimes from a prescription drug (like OxyContin, Percocet, or Vicodin), but more commonly from a combination of two or more drugs or mixing a drug like OxyContin and alcohol."

Even the rise in heroin overdose fatalities can be tied to drugs OxyContin.  It is very common for young adults to become physically and mentally dependent on OxyContin which is much more expensive and difficult to obtain than heroin.  Once they can no longer afford OxyContin or locate a supplier, the cravings and withdrawal symptoms can be severe enough to get them to try heroin. 

The OxyContin addiction treatment program at Sober Living by the Sea has been created to meet the special needs of people who are hooked on "OCs" or other opiates.  There is a special safe and comfortable drug detoxification program that will last a few days.  Drugs like Suboxone or Vivitrol may be used to minimize cravings in early sobriety.

The program includes special process groups and educational workshops that address prescription drugs and explain the dangers.  A high priority is set on making clients aware that just because a drug is legal for some people (as all prescription drugs are), it doesn't make them any less dangerous than street drugs like heroin and cocaine.  Clients will be exposed to Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in addition to other types of 12-step meetings. 

Clients in the OxyContin addiction treatment program at Sober Living by the Sea will also complement the near constant educational and therapeutic processes by participating in many fun and self esteem building rehab activities including, surfing, Disneyland Trips, sailing, and trips to culturally enriching events like art festivals and musem exhibitions.

Men and women who are recovering from prescription drugs often display symptoms of depression, hopelessness, and despondency.  The Sober Living by the Sea staff of mental health physicians will keep a close eye on the progress of each individual and provide the appropriate level of care if a client is presenting symptoms that might make them a good candidate for some of the dual diagnosis treatment options offered at Sober Living by the Sea

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