Oregon OxyContin Rehabs

The DEA¹ (United States Drug Enforcement Administration) reports that in the United States, prescription drugs are the second most abused drug by youth. The primary methods of diversion of legitimate pharmaceuticals continues to be illegal dispensing and prescribing by physicians, illegal distribution by pharmacists, prescription forgery, doctor shopping, and drug thefts from pharmacies, nursing homes, and hospitals. Pharmacy burglaries are prevalent throughout the state and Diversion Investigators are also encountering pharmaceuticals that have been purchased via the Internet without a doctor's prescription. The abuse and trafficking of oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet, Percodan), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab), and anabolic steroids continues to be a concern, while Methadone use has increased dramatically in Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Human Services' CD Summary released a published report in October, 2001, Oxycodone Deaths in Oregon OXYCODONE IS A GOD-SEND for people with moderate to severe pain, but, because of its potential for abuse, it is also gaining notoriety and inspiring headlines like “Deaths linked to painkiller raise fear,” and “Oxycontin abuse puts medical personnel on alert.” Oxycodone, also called “oxycotton” and “hillbilly heroin,” is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic that has gained infamy throughout the US as a highly addictive recreational drug of abuse. The timed-release preparation, also known as Oxycontin™, received FDA approval in 1996. It was developed to be taken orally once every 12 hours, but is now also being crushed and snorted or injected intravenously to cause an intense high. Abuse of this drug and other related prescription medications appears to be increasing dramatically throughout the country. A recent report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) documents that in a national sample of 21 cities, emergency department visits that mention the abuse of oxycodone almost doubled from 3,395 visits in 1993 to 6,429 in 1999. Like the rest of the US, Oregon is suffering an increase in deaths from oxycodone abuse. Between January 1998 and April 2001, 30 died in association with oxycodone overdose.²

Just in the state of Oregon, there are many different types of drug rehab and treatment facilities. In the United States, there are thousands of drug rehab and treatment centers treating alcoholism to OxyContin addiction. Of course the common goal of all addiction treatment programs is to help end addiction for the individual. In Oregon and across the United States, a variety of techniques and methods are being used. Some of the well known treatment methods in Oregon include the twelve step method, relapse prevention, one-on-one counseling, drug rehabilitation, behavioral modification, cognitive therapy, support groups, sober living, therapeutic communities, AA , NA, inpatient, and outpatient drug rehab programs. There are many types of treatment centers available in Oregon, so making a decision can be difficult. Unfortunately, many uninformed people in Oregon go from rehab to rehab looking for the one that is right for them.

In Oregon, there are many attempts being made to meet the needs of drug addicts, but statistics show success rates to be dismally low. What is needed and wanted is a drug treatment which not only handles physical addiction, but finds the underlying reasons why a person turns to drugs in order to free the person forever. What Oregon addicts, alcoholics and their family, friends and loved ones need is a real and effective drug rehab treatment center; one where they are not on a time schedule or use other drugs to get the addict off the original drugs. The addict needs a reliable proven program where when they are done, their drug addiction is a thing of the past and they are now able to live full productive lives free of the stronghold of drugs or alcohol.

For individuals with a severe drug or alcohol addiction problem, choosing a long-term inpatient treatment program is another key to a successful outcome.

For individuals with a severe drug or alcohol addiction problem, choosing a long-term inpatient treatment program is another key to a successful outcome. By providing a new, safe trigger free environment, distanced from past negative associations and surroundings for an extended period of time, the chance for success increases dramatically.

Our drug rehab treatment program provides people with positive circumstances to increase their chances for a successful recovery. The vast majority of students entering our program, around (80%), are from out of state or from other countries.