Oxycodone Rehab

Oxycodone rehab can be conducted in either inpatient or outpatient settings, each suited to different levels of addiction severity. Outpatient rehab allows individuals to remain at home, balancing treatment with daily responsibilities.

However, for those with a severe Oxycodone addiction, outpatient treatment is generally not recommended. The withdrawal stages associated with Oxycodone are often intense and difficult to navigate alone.

An inpatient setting, with around-the-clock medical support, provides a secure environment that reduces the risk of relapse and ensures that each stage of recovery is met with professional care.

Determining whether Oxycodone rehab is necessary can be challenging, especially as addiction often starts subtly, even with prescribed usage. Opiates like Oxycodone can quietly weave themselves into your life, only truly revealing their impact when the situation has worsened. Whether Oxycodone was legally prescribed or used recreationally, it’s crucial to monitor how it’s affecting you. Here are five questions that can help you assess whether Oxycodone rehab may be beneficial:

• Do you find yourself taking more Oxycodone than initially intended or struggling to stop once you’ve started?
• Have you attempted to reduce or stop your Oxycodone use but found it difficult?
• Do you spend considerable time obtaining, using or recovering from the effects of Oxycodone?
• Do you feel strong urges or cravings to use Oxycodone, even when it might be harmful?
• Has your Oxycodone use impacted your responsibilities, relationships or personal goals?
• Do you often feel anxious or unsettled at the thought of not having access to Oxycodone?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, it might indicate a dependency on Oxycodone, and rehab could provide the support you need to reclaim your life from this addiction.

Many people find the idea of rehab intimidating, partly because it’s rarely discussed openly. To ease any uncertainties, here’s an overview of what you can expect from an Oxycodone rehab programme. This outline will help reduce any apprehension about the process and shed light on the supportive journey ahead.

Initial assessment

Your Oxycodone rehab journey begins with an initial assessment conducted in a relaxed, caring environment. Here, compassionate professionals take the time to understand your specific relationship with Oxycodone, your health background and your recovery goals. This assessment helps to craft a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, laying the foundation for a successful recovery.

Detox

Detox is the stage where Oxycodone is safely eliminated from your body under medical observation. The withdrawal symptoms can be challenging, but dedicated medical staff are there to provide medications and psychological support to ease the discomfort. With professional guidance, detox becomes a safe and manageable step forward.

Therapy

Therapy is at the heart of rehab, addressing the deeper psychological factors behind Oxycodone addiction. Through traditional methods like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside holistic options such as yoga, meditation and art therapy, you’ll gain new tools for coping with stress and managing cravings. Therapy provides both healing and insight, empowering you to live free from addiction.

Aftercare

Aftercare bridges the transition from rehab to daily life, offering ongoing support as you adjust to a new routine. This phase might include continued therapy sessions, support groups and regular check-ins, giving you a reliable safety net as you navigate life beyond rehab. Aftercare helps reinforce the progress you’ve made, providing a foundation for lasting recovery.

Attempting to detox from Oxycodone at home might seem tempting, especially as it’s free and convenient. However, while detoxing at home may initially sound manageable, it carries significant risks. Oxycodone withdrawal can be intense, and without medical support, you may face severe symptoms that increase the risk of relapse and health complications. 

Here, we’ll dispel some common myths about home detoxing and outline what you may face in each stage of Oxycodone withdrawal, demonstrating why professional support is essential.

Myth: “I’ll be able to handle detox without any help.”

• Reality: Oxycodone withdrawal can bring on severe symptoms, like intense cravings, nausea and insomnia, which often feel unmanageable without support.
• What can go wrong at home: The intensity of symptoms can quickly lead to relapse without medical assistance.
• How Liberty House can help: With round-the-clock care, Liberty House provides medications and compassionate support to make the process as comfortable as possible.

Myth: “The worst of withdrawal will be over in just a few days.”

• Reality: While it might seem like withdrawal symptoms would ease quickly, they often peak between days 4-7, when nausea, vomiting and cravings can be at their most intense.
• What can go wrong at home: Symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea can lead to dehydration, and without intervention, it can be easy to relapse for relief.
• How Liberty House can help: Liberty House offers fluids, medications and consistent emotional support, helping you stay safe and steady during the hardest days.

Myth: “Once my body is through the physical symptoms, I’ll be fine.”

• Reality: Physical symptoms may subside after a week or two but emotional effects like anxiety, depression and cravings can persist and be equally challenging.
• What can go wrong at home: Without guidance, these lingering mental symptoms can increase the risk of relapse, as emotional instability can be difficult to handle alone.
• How Liberty House can help: Liberty House provides ongoing therapy, counselling and emotional support to help you build the tools to navigate these psychological challenges, strengthening your path to a lasting recovery.

Breaking free from Oxycodone addiction is difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. With Liberty House’s compassionate and dedicated team, every step of your journey is supported. Reaching out is the first step to reclaiming a healthier, happier future. If you or someone you care about is struggling with Oxycodone addiction, contact Liberty House today to begin the path toward lasting recovery.