What is the definition of Opioid Addiction?

 An opioid, a close relative of morphine, heroin, oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, and methadone. It is synthetic analgesic drug that is subject to abuse and addiction. Information/Research taken from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone

What are some of the signs and behavioral symptoms of the Opioid addiction?

• Obsessive/a need to obtain more prescription such as; Oxycodone
• Isolation from family and friends becoming more withdrawal socially
• Lying about the amount drugs used
• Missed work, unable to attain information in school or remember family events
• Trying to find other doctors to prescribe pain medication
• Having multiple of prescriptions for pain meds
• Lying and stealing money from family and friends
• Lying about the amount of drugs taken
• Increasing the amount of Oxycodone

 Withdrawal symptoms may include:

• Dizziness/light headed
• Sweating / unable to sleep
• Chills/vomiting/fever
• Cramping/cold sweats
• Unable to eat/nausea
• Seizures/body movements
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Muscle and body aches /kicking and twitching