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OxyContin Overdose Facts

A central nervous system depressant, OxyContin works by stimulating the opioid receptors in the brain and triggering the release of chemicals that cause you to feel euphoria and erase your sensation of pain. When you take OxyContin regularly and for a long period of time, your body builds up a tolerance to the drug, requiring more and more of it to repeat your original experience. As this dose increases, so too does your chance of overdose. Those who are addicted often become frustrated when they don't experience the high they're hoping for and take way too much of the drug to overcompensate for their tolerance level. The result can be devastating: cardiac arrest, coma and death.

Designed as a slow release formula, it is also possible to overdose on OxyContin by not taking it as directed. That is, if you were to crush and swallow the pill rather than take it whole, the slow release mechanism is destroyed and your body receives the full dose at one time. Again, this can result in a deadly OxyContin overdose.

If you or someone you love is addicted to OxyContin, you can find help. The Canyon offers an OxyContin rehab designed to help you break your addiction to the prescription painkiller and learn how to live a life free from opiate addiction.

Recognizing an OxyContin Overdose

In case you or someone you love should take too many or too much OxyContin, you should be able to recognize the signs of an OxyContin overdose so that you can get help as quickly as possible. The signs include slow or shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, nausea and vomiting, confusion and fatigue. Other symptoms of OxyContin overdose include seizures or a lapse of consciousness or falling into a coma state.

How to Handle an OxyContin Overdose

You may feel dizzy or weak unexpectedly if you are overdosing. It is important that you recognize the potential problem immediately because you may not have the ability to call for help for very long once the symptoms begin. If someone you are with is unconscious after taking OxyContin, their breathing is slow and their skin is cold and clammy, you should immediately call for help. Do not try to revive them alone. Medical attention is imperative; the sooner the better.

Prevent an OxyContin Overdose

The only way to definitively prevent against an OxyContin overdose is to stop taking the drug. Since few people can handle the withdrawal symptoms that accompany an OxyContin detox, the best way to break your addiction to the drug is to enroll in an OxyContin rehab. You have a number of choices when it comes to the treatment of addiction to opiates like OxyContin. At The Canyon, we provide a wide range of styles and types of treatments for you to choose from.

OxyContin Rehab at The Canyon

The Canyon offers outpatient OxyContin rehab as well as inpatient OxyContin rehab. If it is indicated in your case, you may be able to take advantage of a number of maintenance detox and treatment options like methadone or buprenorphine. If you have any questions about how we can help you and treat your addiction to OxyContin, contact The Canyon today at .

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