Why do people think oxycontins are more addictive than other narcotics pain meds?
609817
that is it if taken properly,,,, they do not ... and it has a great feeling with it and therefore they become addicted,,,,,
477954
Pot has a real effect on pain.  While it is not a pain killer it makes the pain more 'manageable' and you can deal with it.  It also has an effect in reducing nausea caused by some treatments.  The governments assertion that pot is very addictive falls flat when you consider some of those with chronic pain take Demerol, morphine, Oxycontin, etc. on a regular basis and those are some of the most addictive substances on the planet.  How can something that helps be worse than those?
378143
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! people smoke crack cocain because for one, they are addicted and second because their drug problems have evolved. we all know that cocain wasn't their first step in taking a hit. cocain is highly addictive and is an alternative drug people try. Don't you ever wonder why the first line of cocaine is free...cus its addicting!!@!@!!@
379558
It doesn't. Painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen or the newer drugs like celecoxib and rofecoxib belong to the group called NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs). These act by inhibiting an enzyme called Cyclo-oxygenase, which plays a role in the production of Prostaglandins, which are the mediators of pain in the body. The opiates (morphine/pethidine/codeine/methadone etc.) relieve pain by the means of their action on the receptors in the Central Nervous System (either in the brain or the spinal cord) that are responsible for the transmission of and interpretation of the pain sensation. Thus, neither group targets a specific type or site of pain. The only reason for the difference in their efficacy of treating pain (opiates being more efficient) is because of the different mechanism of action.
547461
They are relatively comparable. Percocet seems to have a little more effect on pain, especially severe pain, and seems to be a little more habit forming. Most of the time, the provider prescribes one or the other depending on types of pain and patients tolerance or intolerance on one or the other drug.
599485
In cases of chronic pain, it is rare for a person to become a classic addict, in the sense of drug-seekingbehavior, looking to get high, etc. Opiates are good, reliable and well-tested analgesics when administered properly have a place in the treatment of chronic pain.\nHaving said that, the body STILL develops tolerance to these substances, requiring larger and larger doses or perhaps stronger opiates, and getting off them  is very difficult, but by no means impossible. There are other, less invasive, (and MORE invasive), methods of pain control.
872013
not really that many if you use them short term and as directed by the doctor. a lot of prescription narcotics like codeine and hydrocodone contain acetominophen and addicts will take enough of them to damage their liver, especially after theyve built up a tolerance and need large doses to get a high. also, large doses and/or taking them with alcohol as a decent number of addicts do can cause neurological or breathing problems that can be potentially fatal. injection drug abusers are at risk for blood borne illnesses like hepatitis and HIV
593990
If your thinking about going to a pain management clinic, forget it.  70% of those places are in it for the money, and unfortunately aren't concerned about your welfare.  If you have a good family physician, and one you can trust, confide in him/her.  Pain is a real problem nowdays.  Those that need prescription pain meds are discriminated against because of all the idiots addicted.
215193
you should speak to your doctor about this maybe he can change them I've never heard of that i have heard of doctors giving pills made up of sugar  to people that are hooked on drugs and they fool them by saying its pain meds when its not my husband has the same thing you do his was caused from long years of drinking they give him lortab 10 had him on Oxycontin once and morphine ,Demerol but none of those where sweet i think i would have a long talk with old doc
250556
not addictive, but people use way too much when instead they should be put on maintenance therapy.   I know people who use 2 inhalers in less than 14 days.
597685
Narcotic pain meds are extremely addictive.  For those with chronic pain, it's better to explore other means of pain relief.. like TENS units, surgically implanted pain relief devices, or even visualization.  I work with too many people that became addicted to their pain meds. Anti-inflammatory meds like Aleve, Motrin, etc. may work better for you if you add Tylenol.  They work in different ways but work well together.
178055
Because drugs are....addictive. They contain chemicals that alter the bodies natural functions, creating feelings of pleasure. People who become addicted constantly seek this pleasure. But what's more, the body eventually becomes dependant on these chemicals, so it's not a psychological issue anymore, but physiological. That's why people go into withdrawls after not using a certain drug for prolonged periods.
713001
Morphine is much stronger- only given intravenously and derivitive of opium- oxycodone or oxycontin is just a strong pain medicine only given orally.
605503
Opium is a highly addictive drug derived from poppy seeds - it is used to produce such Illegal drugs as Heroin, but is also used to provide controlled medical drugs.\n\nAny drug which is derived from Opium is known as an Opiate.
696434
They are both derivitives of Opium, but the Hydrocodone delivers much less pain releive, the Oxycodone or Oxycontin, is much stronger meds, and is much closer to the raw opium......... Extreamly tuff addition habit to break, if u stay with this one too long you will be kicking the covers big time, If the Hydro works for ya do urself a favor and stick with it.. If ya need the Oxy,by all means take it, it is prescribed for Chronic pain, but i wouldent stay with it for too many days in a row.Good luck..
338562
I would image somthing like, people can get addicted to a pain killer, yet people can be dependent on a blood pressure medicine.\n\nThe pain killer they "have to have" but because of their addiction; and  the pressure medication they "have to have" but really only for medical reasons.
38667
Oxycontin is a narcotic (opioid) analgesic (pain reliever) prescribed for conditions where there is constant pain.  Oxycontin's main ingredient, oxycodone, is a synthetic codiene derivative, and is much stronger per milligram than regular codeine.  \nOxycontin is made in such a way that the oxycodone is released into the bloodstream in a time-release of so much milligrams per hour for I think, eight hours.