Most oxycontin addictions start with casual or social use of a drug. For some people, this is as far as it goes. For other people, using oxycontin becomes a habit and use becomes more and more frequent. As time passes, you may need larger doses of the drug to get high. Soon you may need the drug just to feel good. As your drug use increases, you may find that it becomes increasingly difficult to go without the drug. Stopping may cause intense cravings and make you feel physically ill (withdrawal symptoms). Please contact a detox center to assist you in the process of withdrawal from drugs or alcohol.
Drug addiction symptoms or behaviors include:
- Feeling that you have to use the oxycontin regularly — this can be daily or even several times a day
- Failing in your attempts to stop using oxycontin
- Making certain that you maintain a supply of oxycontin
- Spending money on oxycontin even though you can’t afford it
- Doing things to obtain oxycontin that you normally wouldn’t do, such as stealing
- Feeling that you need oxycontin to deal with your problems
- Driving or doing other risky activities when you’re under the influence of oxycontin
- Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using oxycontin
