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Oxycontin Addiction:
Oxycontin is a prescription painkiller used for moderate to high
pain relief associated with injuries, bursitis, dislocations, fractures, neuralgia,
arthritis, lower back pain and pain associated with cancer. It contains oxycodone,
an opium derivative and is produced in a time released tablet. Oxycontin commonly
referred to as OC, OX, Oxy, Oxycotton and kicker, was introduced in 1996 and has
had a rapid escalation of abuse. The tablets can be chewed, crushed and snorted
like cocaine, crushed and dissolved in water and then injected like heroin. The
most serious side effect is respiratory depression, particularly dangerous for
the elderly. Oxycontin
addiction and demand has resulted in pharmacy robberies and forged
prescriptions. The estimated number of people aged 12 or older with an oxycontin
addiction has increased from 1.9 million in 2002, to 3.1 million in 2004.
The largest increase occurred among young adults aged 18 to 25.Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Intervention
A drug and alcoholism intervention is an attempt by family members and friends to help a chemically dependent person get help for his or her addiction.
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Resources
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Cornucopia of Disability Information
Buffalo-based site provides disability-related information about vision
and hearing impairments, assistive technology, employment, college resources,
and computing
- Learning
Disabilities Online
Interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and
children
- National
Council on Disability
Federal agency makes recommendations to the President and Congress on
issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities; site includes
frequently asked questions about legislation, including the Americans
With Disabilities Act
- Roads
2 Recovery
New Jersey-based site includes family resources, prevention information,
suggestions for addictions counselors, and available help
- Substance
Abuse and Disabilities: Exploring the Relationship
Extensive web resources related to effects of substance abuse on disabilities,
mental health issues, and disabilities with various cultural groups
Research
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