Oxycodone
A genuine gateway drug, oxycodone is a synthetic opioid painkiller intended to treat pain. It’s also one of the most commonly abused drugs in the US.
Marketed heavily to physicians in the 1990s under the brand names Roxicodone and OxyContin, the drug was often overprescribed. This led to tolerance and addiction even in patients who weren’t engaged in oxycodone abuse.
Oxycodone’s addictive nature led patients to continue prescriptions past the point when they were needed. Many turned to behaviors like doctor shopping to obtain the drug. When they couldn’t obtain oxycodone, many users switched to illicit drugs such as heroin.
Oxycodone, like all opioid drugs, can produce intense feelings of euphoria when abused. It also features many of the same painful withdrawal effects as other opioid drugs. Oxycodone abuse is treatable, but professional, medical detox must be the first step. A patient in detox receives the valuable help they need to manage withdrawal symptoms.
Featured Detox Centers
Other Common Drugs
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Addiction Self-Quiz
Are you concerned about your own drug use, or the drug use of a loved one? This short, 10-question addiction quiz may give you valuable insights into whether or not you should seek treatment for drug addiction and substance abuse.
Your answers are confidential and anonymous.
Disclaimer: Substance abuse disorders can only be diagnosed by medical professionals. This test is intended to only show a potential addiction and is not a medical diagnosis.
Are You Concerned for Yourself or a Loved One?
Myself
If you think your drug use is getting out of control and causing bad things to happen in your relationships, job, or life, you might be wondering if you have a substance use disorder. If you're concerned about potential addiction, please answer the following questions as honestly as you can.
Loved One
If you're concerned about your loved one's use of drugs because of negative outcomes in their relationships, job, or life, you might be wondering if they are experiencing a substance use disorder. If you're wondering if your loved one may be addicted to drugs, please answer the following questions as honestly as you can.
Oxycodone Addiction Treatment
An addiction to Oxycodone can be hard for someone to overcome on their own. Instead, there are several different treatment programs available to help people in various stages of recovery from Oxycodone abuse.
Detox
Medical detox is often the first step in the treatment process for alcohol addiction. Learn about the process here.
Inpatient
Inpatient rehab centers offer intensive therapy for alcohol misuse. These live-in programs provide structured care from professionals to manage alcohol addiction.
Outpatient
Outpatient programs allows a person to live at home while receiving treatment for alcohol misuse for a set number of hours each week.
MAT
Alcohol use disorder medications don't provide a “cure” but can help a person achieve and maintain sobriety when used in combination with other therapies.
Search For Drug Detox Centers by City
Searching for a drug detox center near you? Take your search nationwide with us! You'll find drug detox listings for every city in the US.
Recovery can start today. With us, you'll be able to easily find detox facilities near you. Start searching now!
Let's Talk Today
Get Help Today
Subscribe to get our best content in your inbox