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Oxycontin (Oxycodone) deaths increase dramatically
in Broward County
Fatalities caused by the popular prescription
drug Oxycodone (oxycontin) has increased across
the state of Florida,
especially in Broward County. An article written
in the Sun-Sentinel in June of 2010 stated that
overdoses by oxycontin (oxycodone) have increased
by 57 % in 2009 from 2008. The numbers of fatalities
in Broward country reach 160, which puts Broward
in second place behind the St. Petersburg area.
The article also touch on that Broward
County is the only county in South Florida that
has seen a rise in fatalities because of Oxycodone
(oxycontin) drug abuse. Broward’s
northern neighbor, Palm Beach County, had 129
fatalities that were linked to Oxycodone (oxycontin)
drug abuse which was a 15% increase from 2008.
(Santana, 2010)
Oxycontin (Oxycodone) is a prescription drug
that is given from moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately,
oxycontin can be highly addictive.
In addition to this, the body can build up a high
tolerance for the drug quickly, requiring addicts
to increase the amount. Oxycodone (oxycontin)
drug abuse will use the drug by chewing
it, crushing the drug and snorting it, and even
injecting it. They do this because by crushing
the pill they can achieve a heroin
like high. oxycontin is usually not done by itself
and is accompanied by the use of another depressant
such as alcohol.
One of Oxycodone’s (oxycontin) most adverse
effects is respiratory depression. When oxycontin
is mixed with alcohol for example both work synergistically
to create a better high for the user, but place
them at higher risk for respiratory depression
which could lead to respiratory arrest and finally
death.
If you have come across our article, is because
you or someone you love is in need of help for
Oxycodone addiction. Cove Center
for Recovery is an Addiction Treatment Center
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one. Our aim is to treat the whole person, and
not just an isolated symptom. During the addiction
treatment process we will work with the client
to identify the factors that may have contributed
to their addiction– home, work, relationships
and medical history. We also believe that families
have a vital role to play in the recovery process,
and each program has a place for family participation,
to educate them in the addiction treatment
process and to equip them for their role as supporters.
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