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Most people who take OxyContin as prescribed for a short period of time may not become addicted, but they may become somewhat physically dependent (there is a diference).
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports: "With prolonged use of opiates and opioids, individuals become tolerant... may require larger doses, and can become physically dependent on the drugs... studies indicate that most patients who receive opioids for pain, even those undergoing long-term therapy, do not become addicted to these drugs."
Short term effects: The most serious risk associated with OxyContin is respiratory depression. Because of this, OxyContin should not be combined with other substances that slow down breathing, such as alcohol, antihistamines (like some cold or allergy medication), barbiturates, or benzodiazepines.
Other common side effects include constipation, nausea, sedation, dizziness, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, sweating, and weakness. Toxic overdose and/or death can occur by taking the tablet broken, chewed, or crushed. People who abuse the drug (by removing the time-release coating) will experience effects for up to 5 hours. The high that is felt is opiate like a sedate, euphoric feeling.
Long-term Effects: Using OxyContin chronically can result in increased tolerance to the drug in which higher doses of the medication must be taken to receive the initial effect. Over time, OxyContin will be come physically addictive, causing a person to experience withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not present. Symptoms of withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps, and involuntary leg movements.
Illicit Use: OxyContin is becoming an increasingly more publicized and known substance to the public. The finding of its recreational benefits has led to an illegal underground market. Because of acts such as pharmacy diversion and "doctor shopping" the substance is widely available to those without a prescription. The rose misuse of the drug has led to a higher number of emergency department mentions and fatalities associated with oxycodone. In spite of the increased efforts by the FDA, DEA, and state/local authorities, along with this negative publicity of the drug is not stopping its illegal use, but instead seems to be fueling the underground market.