Oxycontin® Addiction Treatment Program

OxyContin® is an opium derivative which acts on the central nervous system. Available on prescription, extended abuse produces a tolerance for the drug and powerful cravings for ever higher doses. Other reported side effect of long term use include constipation fatigue, nausea, headache, dry mouth, stomach cramps, etc. High doses can result in shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin, pupil constriction circulatory collapse, respiratory arrest and death.

OxyContin® is a strong prescription drug intended for pain relief in terminal cancer patients. Used correctly, it has a timed release effect to produce effective relief over a 24 hour period.

OxyContin® is one of the most frequently abused opiate drugs in the U.S. today. Available in tablet form, it can be chewed, crushed and snorted or dissolved in water and injected. Abuse will produce a high similar to that of heroin – but with far worse consequences. Because it is not cut (diluted) with other substances, the addict knows how much of the drug he is getting. This dependable high makes it, together with its ease of availability and relatively low cost, the drug of choice for the majority of addicts. Thus, it is fast outstripping other street drugs in popularity.

Withdrawal from OxyContin® is both difficult and dangerous and should not be undertaken without professional help. Withdrawal symptoms can include, but are not limited to:

• Perpetual tiredness and lethargy
• Hot/cold sweats
• Heart palpitations
• Joints and muscle pain
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Uncontrollable coughing
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia
• Watery eyes
• Excessive yawning
• Depression
• Coma
• Death

Sovereign Health of California has a wealth of experience in treating all forms of addiction but, in recent years we have seen a vast increase in instances of opiate addiction, with young people, under the age of 25, being in the majority of cases treated.

In order for recovery to be successful, it is important to treat both the addiction and any underlying disability. At Sovereign Health of California, our highly qualified staff has a wealth of experience in dual diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring disorders. An initial evaluation will uncover these underlying issues and a treatment plan will be specifically designed to fit the individual’s needs. Our success rate speaks for itself.

Here, at Sovereign Health of California, we offer 30, 60 and 90 day treatment programs, along with continued aftercare. We have comfortable, welcoming residences in the coastal community of San Clemente. Along with access to a local gym, we offer a range of clinical treatments combined with a variety of holistic therapies, designed to support our clients through treatment and on to a successful recovery and reintegration into society.

For a list of some of the treatments we offer, please visit what we offer page.

Here, at Sovereign Health of California, we offer cutting edge treatment which is affordable and effective. Call us now! We have advisors available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. Our program works, where others fail!