Oxycodone addiction in Canada

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Drug Rehab Services is a no cost referral agency in Canada for drug and alcohol dependency. We have helped thousands of persons getting the proper help in the following detox services:

  • Oxycodone detox
  • NA meetings
  • Residential treatment for Oxycodone
  • Oxycodone outpatient rehabs
  • Oxycodone intervention

Our goal is to provide you the best advice possible for treatment clinics so you or a loved one get a Oxycodone free life. This page covers information on Oxycodone addiction in Canada.

 

What is Oxycodone addiction?

Bottle of oxycodoneOxycodone is a drug that is prescribed a lot in Canada, especially in the province of Ontario. The fact that in 2003 alone, there were 2.8 million prescriptions, most of them happening in Ontario, means that a lot of people have an oxycodone addiction and this addiction can be a big problem for any individual. OxyContin is the major brand of oxycodone sold in Canada.

And just to show how many people are affected by oxcycodone addiction, in Ontario, there were more than 100 people who died that had oxycodone in their body at the time of death in 2003 alone. That statistics is ten times what it was ten years ago. In Toronto, a opioid addiction treatment center noticed that they were admitting a lot more people for OxyContin addiction. They said that the rate of OxyContin dependent patient they had went from around 4% to over 55%. So the problem of oxycodone addiction is escalating in Toronto.

Over in Newfoundland and Labrador, they are spending millions of dollars every year to treat OxyContin addicts and help them get over it. This is a significant problem in all of Canada and OxyContin addiction is a very big problem.

Oxycodone is essentially a pain killer that can bring about a big psychological and physical addiction. While it doesn’t bring about mood swings like other drugs, it does give the person a sense of
euphoria
though. That is why recreational use of OxyContin is a problem in Canada. Oxycodone addiction can bring about lightheadedness, nausea, and impotence where males are concerned. Also, too much oxycodone can bring about respiratory problems, low blood pressure, and sometimes can even be fatal.

Where can I found a Oxycodone treatment?

There are several places where you can find a treatment or drug rehab for oxycodone addiction in Canada. There are different settings such as residential, outpatient, detox etc. One of our counselors can do an assessment and give you the best option for you or someone you love. Let us help you.

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If you or a loved one have a problem with oxycodone addiction
We can help!
Call one of our counsellors today!
1-877-254-3348

Works Cited
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/case/oxycontin-canada.html
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/00920/oxycontin-abuse.html
http://www.sobriety.ca/drug-info-oxycontin.htm
http://www.addictionsearch.com/treatment_articles/article/oxycodone-addiction_14.html