Many individuals are prescribed opiate narcotics, such as oxycodone, to relieve the pain following surgery, accidents, or other injuries. While most take their prescription pills as prescribed, others find that they are taking oxycodone, called “oxy” on the streets, to relieve emotional pain or stresses.
When the line is crossed from using oxycodone as prescribed and using oxycodone in a manner in which it was not intended, you may be suffering from oxycodone addiction. Oxycodone, as an opioid narcotic, can provide lasting pain relief for many who live in chronic pain. In addition, oxy is known to cause feelings of bliss and euphoria among users. It are these feelings of contentment that can lead some to become addicted to oxy.
If you’re struggling with an oxycodone addiction, you may feel shame that you’ve become hooked on it. You may want to hide your addiction from others because you feel weak or stupid. Abilene knows that you’re neither and we want to pull you from your shame-spiral, get you off the oxy, and help you on the path to recovery.
Why You Should Consider Inpatient Treatment at Abilene
Oxycodone abuse is associated with a number of problems, both emotionally, and physically. Abuse of this potent painkiller can lead to mood swings, difficulty breathing, liver failure, heart damage, and in severe cases, death. It’s time to get a handle on your addiction.
At Abilene, we pride ourselves on our empirically validated treatment techniques and have designed a dual diagnosis program for people who have addictions to oxycodone as well as a psychiatric condition. Our dual diagnosis program has been developed around the 12-step model for addiction and is a very effective way of recovering from addiction.
We provide you the top-of-the-line care in a cozy and secure environment so that you can begin to explore the issues surrounding your addiction and learn ways of coping with your psychiatric condition. We’ll help you develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your stay with us, an appropriate aftercare plan for your continued recovery, and a relapse prevention plan so that you’ll be prepared for life after you leave our doors.
From the moment you enter our center, we’ll work hard to get to know you so that all of your treatments will be based around who you are as a person and what you need from us. You’ll be supported and guided through each phase of your treatment until you’re ready to return to your community as a sober, healthy individual.
Program Philosophy and Benefits
Abilene Behavioral Health strives to maintain our reputation as a behavioral health leader by understanding and treating each person who comes to us with dignity and respect as we utilize the most innovative treatment techniques available. We aim to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms you experience.
Our dual diagnosis program is specifically designed for people who suffer from addiction and a co-occurring illness, which means that you’ll be receiving treatments for everything you struggle with. Through coping skills and therapy, we’ll work to help you find hope and happiness in the world.
Treatment We Use To Treat Oxycodone Addiction
The best way to treat an addiction to oxycodone is through a combination of medications and therapies. At Abilene, we have created a dual diagnosis program that aims to manage both your oxy addiction and your co-occurring disorders equally. Our first step will be to perform a thorough physical and psychological assessment to ascertain the substances in your body, any health-related complications, and the mental illnesses you may be struggling with. Only then can we get a full picture of what you’ll need from us.
After the substances in your body have been identified, you will begin the process of detoxification. During detox, you will be under the close supervision of our trained medical staff to ensure that your experience is as painless as possible. While you are detoxing, you will begin medical treatment for any health-related issues you may be experiencing. When you are medically stabilized, you will begin to transfer into our inpatient oxycodone treatment program.
Medication may be used initially to manage lingering symptoms of withdrawal and tapered down over time or it may be used long-term to manage the symptoms of co-occurring disorders. This decision will be made after our evaluation of your complete history. In addition to medication, we offer a number of therapies to help in your recovery.
Individual therapy will be used to address the reasons behind your addiction. You’ll explore co-occurring disorders as well as discuss more appropriate ways to cope with the stresses in your life. You’ll learn about relapse prevention and triggers that may make you want to use so that you can be prepared to face the world again.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to address distortions in the way you think and correct faulty assumptions. For example, you may state, “I feel hopeless about my OxyContin abuse.” Your therapist will then help you see the ways in which you have power and can beat your addiction.
Rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) is a form of CBT that serves to help you resolve problems, both emotional and behavioral, in order to lead a happier and more productive life.
Group therapy is a powerful tool we use at Abilene Behavioral Health to allow you the chance to gather with people who are struggling with similar issues so that you can be there to support each other. Process-based groups tend to focus on a specific topic and allow for frank discussion among group members. Psychoeducational groups serve to teach you about some aspect of your condition – addiction and co-occurring disorders are two prominent topics.
Family therapy is vital to recovery from OxyContin addiction as it allows family members to gather and work through their emotions together. Family sessions will involve teaching your loved ones about addiction and your treatment as well as provide an opportunity for your loved ones to share their struggles with your addiction. We will work to provide community resources for your loved ones so they can continue their healing.
In addition to traditional therapies, we employ a number of experiential programs. These include:
- Yoga
- Relaxation therapy
- Recreational programs
- A.A. and N.A.
- Anger management
- Music therapy
Continuing Care – What Happens Next?
After you have completed your inpatient treatment for Oxy addiction, you will develop an aftercare plan to allow for continuation of treatment. Many people find our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to be a great step-down from our inpatient program.
If you’re discharging to home, we will connect you with our traditional outpatient therapy team to continue your treatment or contact local providers for additional treatments. We also strongly encourage your participation in the weekly A.A. and N.A. meetings we hold on our campus.
If you or a loved one is struggling with an OxyContin addiction, please call our licensed clinicians for a free, confidential screening. We can help you determine what to do next.