Unlike its predecessor, Hydrocodone, OxyContin does not contain any aspirin or paracetamol. It contains nothing but Oxycodone, which increases the likelihood of dependence on the drug, and abuse. Suddenly stopping the drug leads to severe withdrawal.
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Although rebellion is one of the reasons for teen drug addiction, it certainly isn’t the only one. Teens are just like everyone else in that, if they find something that feels good, they want to continue with it. The age group with the sharpest rise in drug addiction is 12-17.
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People take drugs for all sorts of reasons. Entertainment or escape, pain-relief, social pressure, and because they were there, can all be reasons for that time using drugs or alcohol.
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What about the pattern that develops? Parties, poker nights, nights out clubbing, and even a drink or two with dinner can become pretty regular. Maybe you’ve started to plan it into your day, a little something to get going, a little something else to unwind, a complete mind – eraser of a party every weekend.
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There are many different combinations of treatments that can be used to help in beating drug addiction. Sometimes it takes more than one try but the important thing is to keep trying. There is a treatment plan that is right for each individual. Sometimes it just takes more than one attempt to find it.
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