Oxycodone is a potent opioid used to treat pain, but its addictive properties require strict regulation. It can be abused by crushing and snorting or injecting, leading to addiction and overdose. Those addicted should seek medical help immediately.
Oxycodone is an opioid with some synthetic properties that is used in the treatment of pain. As one of a group of drugs in the narcotic pain reliever category, oxycodone is used to treat mild to severe pain, in much the same way as morphine. Its use is highly regulated due to its addictive properties and should only be used by those under the direct care of a physician. This drug is often sold under the brand name OxyContin.
The most common use is for post-operative treatment when the use of other drugs is ineffective. Typically, however, the drug is only given to those who were also using it before surgery to control pain. Oxycodone provides nearly 24 hours of relief before another dose is needed and thus becomes a cost-effective option for those patients in need of pain relief. It is available as a prescription drug in pharmacies and then can be taken home for use in treating pain there.
Given the potency of the drug, it is considered one of the best pain relievers on the market. Often, in pill form, it can also be mixed with other pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or aspirin. Together, the drugs do a great job of relieving patients of their pain.
Oxycodone isn’t without its problems, however. It has great potential for abuse due to its efficacy, but also because it can elevate levels of dopamine in the body, which is linked to pleasure. In these ways, it’s like heroin. Indeed, those addicted to heroin may turn to oxycodone and other alternative opioids when heroin is not available.
There are several ways this drug can be used beyond its originally intended purpose. The pill can be crushed into a potency and then snorted. It can be chewed and swallowed. Also, it can be crushed into a powder, mixed with water and injected. This allows users to bypass the mechanism that controls the release of the drug into the body over time, delivering a big jolt all at once. Use of the drug in any of these ways is against the law in many jurisdictions around the world, including the United States.
Those who feel they may be addicted or addicted to the drug should see their doctor as soon as possible. Addiction can become a serious problem. Once the addiction is fueled, it becomes harder to break, and addicted people become more susceptible to overdose, which can lead to a variety of health problems, including fatal cardiac arrest.
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