Finding out that someone we love has an addiction is very hard. Finding out they have an addiction to a drug as strong as Oxycontin can be twice as tough. The first thing you can do if you suspect Oxycontin addiction is to find out all you can about the drug. Since it is an Opiate, it is very strong and there are many things you can learn about the drug, the symptoms and the withdrawal. As hard as the temptation may be, try not to judge too harshly. Instead, suggest they get treatment. You may … [Read more...] about Oxycontin Addiction Help
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Helping a Drug Addict
Drug addicts have a tendency to deny they even have a problem. In fact, it is part of the addiction. The first way of helping a drug addict is to stop denying it yourself. Gather together anyone who cares about the addict (after consulting with a drug rehab staff member) and together let the addict know that you are aware of his or her drug addiction and that you are not going to tolerate it. Of course, they will deny there is a problem, but stand firm. Let them know you will not lie for them or … [Read more...] about Helping a Drug Addict
Signs of Drug Addiction
Depending on the drug in question, some signs of the addiction can be very easy to see while others take a while to make themselves known. While there are many different drugs which can produce many different symptoms, the signs of addiction are fairly universal. Once a person becomes addicted to a drug, any drug, they will stop at nothing to get that drug. Their drug of choice becomes more important than family, job, friends or anything else. This is the most noticeable sign of drug … [Read more...] about Signs of Drug Addiction