The drug has immense exhilarating effects and is quite potential to induce the physical and psychological capabilities of the drug addicts. The drug is also popularly known as Oxy, OC, oxycotton, and hillbilly heroin.
Oxycontin drug may be prescribed by physicians for cancer patients and those suffering with other chronic pains. This is one of the most powerful drugs which are very effective in relieving pain. It is however being used by most drug addicts for recreational purposes. The drug addicts usually crush the oxycontin tablets to neutralize the coating on the tablets, so that while swallowing them it creates an immediate sensation of excitement. Oxycontin may be swallowed orally or injected by making solution with water, or sniffed in the powder form.

Oxycontin is the most highly abused prescription drug extremely addictive
* Some serious side effects of using Oxycontin tablets that are given in the Addiction Treatment:
When this drug is used for prolonged periods, one may be dependent on the drug. This physical dependence over time will lead to the consequences when the addicts will demonstrate negative effects when they try to stop taking Oxycontin drugs. Another harmful side effect is that the users will develop addiction to Oxycontin drugs which can result in the same symptoms which are seen in patients with mental disorders. The Oxycontin drugs may lead to dizziness, constipation, sweating, loss of appetite, sedation, headache, dry mouth, and even breathing problems. The more serious oxycontin side effect may also lead to death of the addicts.
Oxycontin addiction may be termed as a symptom which is characterized by continual desire to use Oxycontin even while knowing that it can cause harm. Most addicts are not able to come out of this habit after becoming part of an Oxycontin addiction treatment and continue using this drug as they are highly addictive. When this drug is used regularly, it may hamper ones physical, psychological, social and financial status which may become worse, as the drug addicts will keep on taking this drug in spite of the consequences.
There are people who choose Oxycontin addiction treatment as an effectual way of coming out of Oxycontin addiction and ensure faster recovery.
Those who are already suffering from Oxycontin addiction may consult doctors who can guide them to join some Oxycontin addiction treatment programs within close vicinity. The treatment programs are very effective in treating those who are addicted to this powerful drug.
“Oxycontin addiction treatment when undertaken at the initial stage will help in quick recovery.“