Detox

Oxycodone is a powerful narcotic painkiller that is commonly prescribed in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. The drug is very habit-forming and can quickly lead to physical dependence which is difficult to cope with and equally difficult to treat. Oxycodone addiction is best treated under the supervision of a healthcare professional often in a hospital or residential setting where Oxycodone detox can take place in safe and medically controlled environment.

What is Oxycodone Detox?

Oxycodone detox is the process of effectively ridding the body of the toxins in the Oxycodone so that there is no longer a physical dependence on the drug. The detoxification process is the very first step in Oxycodone addiction treatment and one of the most vital steps because this is where the user will go from being physically dependent on the drug to being able to function and get through a day without the use of Oxycodone.

The process by which a user detoxes from Oxycodone will differ from one user to the next and the length of time that it takes to effectively detox can also differ greatly from user to user. For a user who has been taking excessive amounts of Oxycodone for a prolonged period of time, the detoxification process may take a couple of weeks and could have serious side-effects of dangers whereas for the mild user, detox may only take a few days and not be very risky at all.

What to Expect in Oxycodone Detox

You may be wondering what Oxycodone detox will be like. This is especially true if you have already tried to quit using Oxycodone and have felt the symptoms of withdrawal firsthand. Oxycodone detox will likely be the most difficult part of your overall recovery process but it doesn’t have to be painful. New advances in the medications and the treatments that are available for those who are addicted to opiates such as Oxycodone make the entire detox and withdrawal process much easier to overcome.

Here’s what you can expect when you go into Oxycodone detox:

• Nutritional meals that will help to promote detoxification and cleansing
• A safe, caring and soothing environment where others understand your symptoms and your pain
• Experienced medical staff who can help ease your withdrawal symptoms without placing you at an increased risk of further addiction
• Intravenous fluids if necessary
• Medical intervention when necessary to keep you safe during detox
• Medications to help ease symptoms and keep you comfortable

Your treatment professional will perform a complete assessment of your symptoms, your addiction and your health prior to admitting you to the detoxification or treatment facility. Be sure to be open and honest during assessment to ensure that your treatment is specially tailored to meet your needs and to provide you with the best possible care available for your addiction. Call our helpline at 888-810-2643 to talk with a counselor who can provide you with a free referral for detox and treatment.