“Asking for help is really the beginning of any sort of recovery process.” – Marc Maron
In 2022, over 55,000 West Virginia residents reported misusing prescription pain relievers. That’s more than the population of Charleston. While pain medications range greatly in intensity, active ingredients, dosage, and more, not all of them have the potential for developing physical dependency.
Any form of substance use disorder comes with risks for your physical and mental health. They’re all worthy of support and care to help you live the life you want. Our team at Hope for Tomorrow has seen thousands of people find lasting recovery, and we know you will find it, too.
Oxycodone is a controlled substance utilized to treat pain. Due to how pain relievers interact with the body, it’s not uncommon for people to seek out medications like oxycodone without a prescription.
Even though oxycodone use disorders are less talked about, it doesn’t mean they’re any less impactful. Substance use disorders leave a lasting mark on you and your loved ones, casting doubt on what your future may hold.
No matter how you first found oxycodone, how long your history with it is, or how heavily it’s impacting your life now – if you want change, then it’s here for you. Hope is for everyone, and our team is here to help.
Oxycodone is a type of opiate utilized most frequently after injuries or other medical procedures to manage pain.
You’ve likely heard of oxycodone by some of its brand names such as Oxycontin or Percocet. It comes in several forms, such as liquids, concentrates, tablets, capsules, and extended-release varieties, too.
Oxycodone is rarely used for long-term pain management, instead being prescribed as a short-term medication. Doctors are well aware of the risks that come with controlled substances like oxycodone. This is why most will choose to slowly taper patients off of the medication or tell them to only take it “as needed” during their healing period.
Everyone who walks through our doors has a different story to tell. Whether you need help just with oxycodone use or you have other substance use disorders and mental health conditions that you need treated, we have options for you.
Our approach to recovery is focused on every aspect of you, not just one part. That’s because substance use doesn’t just impact one fraction of your person; it touches every corner of your life. This is why we keep physicians on hand during treatment, so they can help address your physical health during your journey.
Whether you want to start at residential care or outpatient treatment, we will work with you to craft a path to your healing. Even if you’re pregnant or if you and your loved one need help, we’re committed to addressing your unique needs.
Being able to identify the signs of you or a loved one engaging with oxycodone is a key component of the recovery process. It’s much harder to approach a problem if you don’t understand how it’s impacting you.
The symptoms that come with taking oxycodone can be broken into two types: short-term and long-term. Short-term symptoms are those that appear when the substance is in your system, as well as shortly after. Long-term symptoms, on the other hand, are those developed after a history of taking oxycodone. They stick around, even when oxycodone isn’t in your system anymore, but normally heal with proper treatment and care.
The short-term effects of oxycodone include slowed breathing, lower energy levels, pain relief, and a general mental and physical sensation of numbness or detachment. The long-term effects, on the other hand, include:
On top of that, oxycodone has a high chance of causing physical dependency. Many people assume that physical dependency is equivalent to having a substance use disorder. This is not true. While people with substance use disorders, including oxycodone use disorders, will have physical dependency, not all who have physical dependency have a substance use disorder.
Physical dependence on any substance or medication is caused by our body being overly efficient. If a substance is present in your system regularly and interacts with how your body functions, your body will adjust to let that substance continue to help. This is what physical dependence is. What takes physical dependence and turns it into a substance use disorder stems from how you react to it.
Anyone looking to seek treatment for their oxycodone use should know that there are different levels of treatment. The two primary categories of treatment are on-site and off-site. On-site treatment, which includes residential and inpatient programs, is when you live at the facility for days or weeks. While there, you receive treatment in all forms alongside others seeking healing just like you. This level of care is very helpful for those who want to start in a space where they just have to focus on healing and nothing else.
Off-site treatment refers to all levels of outpatient treatment. Outpatient programs offer the same quality treatment, but you don’t live on-site during it. Depending on the program, you may be there 3-5 times a week for multiple hours. This level of care is often used as a stepping stone away from on-site care. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t start directly in an outpatient program.
Whenever you come to our team at Hope for Tomorrow, we will evaluate you and work alongside you to determine what level of care will best suit your needs. We will always keep you in the loop because this is your journey; we’re just helping you draw the map.
No matter who you are or what your history with oxycodone is, there is healing within reach. At Hope for Tomorrow, we’re committed to helping reshape your future. If you want to get started today, we’ll be ready to help.
We know that the first step can often seem overwhelming, but we promise that you can do it. You’re stronger than you think. At Hope for Tomorrow, we set you up for success. Give us a call today at 877-679-8162 to learn more. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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