Canadian Addiction Rehab Oxycontin Addiction Treatment | Page 4

 The idea is to stay away from the drug for long enough to give
your brain a chance to heal. The opioid receptors start to function
properly after some time and it all works fine. However, some
people decide to detox from oxycontin at home but have to stick
with the tapering method. It usually becomes an option when you
have been taking oxycontin for long enough. It requires you to
reduce the dose slowly. A good idea is to take the drug by swallow
it with water and not snort, chew, or shoot it. You should also stick
to a strict schedule and ask a friend to help you stay on track.
 Whether you try quitting cold turkey or you stick to the tapering
method, be ready to experience some withdrawal symptoms.
These symptoms begin about 6 hours after you take your last dose.
If you have completed stopped its use and are not going for the
tapering off method, you may notice your oxycontin withdrawal
peak 72 hours after your last use of the drug. The symptoms are
likely to resolve in a week or so, but it can take longer depending
on the doses administered and the duration of the use.