Is Oxycontin treatment different from other drug treatment approaches?
In the same way that treating other addictions can take many forms, there is no one “right” or “wrong” way to treat Oxycontin addiction. What is unique about Oxycontin and other opioids is that drugs have been developed which block the drug’s effect on the brain. These drugs were originally developed to combat opioid overdosing, but they can also be part of a treatment program that includes behavioral modification, individual therapy, and training in relapse prevention (which are typical components of most addiction treatment programs).
