Opioids include drugs such as oxycodone and Vicodin and can be highly addictive. Read on to explore the tell-tale signs of a developing opioid addiction
Oxycodone is a drug that users are increasingly abusing. Itโs a semisynthetic drug, which means it’s derived from natural substances. In the case of oxycodone, the base substance is opium. Oxycodone is a more potent version of opium. The use of it in medicine is tightly controlled because it’s so potentially addictive. Vicodin is a brand-name combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Doctors use Vicodin in cases of severe pain and fever. The oxycodone in Vicodin relieves the pain, and the acetaminophen lowers the fever.

Opiate Abuse and Addiction
Both oxycodone and Vicodin join a growing list of opiates that are increasingly being abused and causing users to develop serious addictions. An opiate addiction can ruin lives and families. The addiction is so powerful that it causes people to do almost anything to obtain the drug and continue using it. Opiates create a feeling of euphoria and well-being in users. But opiates also cause users to build up a tolerance to the drugโs effects. In order to keep experiencing the same level of euphoria, the user has to keep increasing their dosage. This leads to an obsessive pursuit of the drug to the exclusion of all other aspects of a userโs life, including family, jobs and financial responsibilities.
Signs of an Opiate Addiction
There are tell-tale signs of an opiate addiction that appear both behaviourally and physically. Behaviourally, a person in danger of developing an addiction may try to quit taking the drug several times unsuccessfully or keep abusing the drug even after a negative experience with it. Other behavioural signs include:
Some of the physical signs of an opiate addiction are similar to known signs of heroin addiction. They include:
People developing an opiate addiction can be in denial. They often think they have it “under control” while unknowingly allowing their health and life to slip away. Convincing a friend or loved one to seek qualified help for their abuse problems can often save their lives. An opiate addiction can lead to death through overdose because the user constantly increases the dosage of the drug theyโre using.
Introducing The Cabin Chiang Mai
The Cabin Chiang Mai is a private drug treatment centre in northern Thailand with many years of experience treating opiate addictions. We offer the Changing Pathways addiction treatment programme to our guests seeking recovery from an opiate dependency.
Our comprehensive programme encompasses intelligent, modern, evidence-based physical and holistic approaches that start with a drug detox under medical supervision for those seeking recovery from an opiate addiction. Our Changing Pathways programme includes medical consultations, group and individual therapy sessions, outings, sports, and engaging activities to foster healing and transformation.
We have different length programmes to meet individual needs, including a one-month accelerated programme and two-month, three-month, and tailored duration programmes. We also offer continuing care to our patients to provide continuity and support after theyโve returned home.
Luxury Accommodation and Surroundings
When you choose The Cabin Chiang Mai to begin your recovery, youโll reside in a spacious, comfortable and tastefully-designed luxury guest room that comes complete with:
Our environment is designed to facilitate and encourage your recovery. Youโll be invited to explore our facilities, including:
We also offer a range of helpful services to ensure your comfort during your stay with us. They include:
Reclaim Your Life at The Cabin Chiang Mai
Recovering from an opiate dependency or addiction can be one of the most challenging experiences of a personโs life. Surrounding yourself with experienced and qualified professionals in a supportive and beautiful environment offers the best chance of a successful recovery.
If you or a loved one has developed a dependency or addiction to opiates like oxycodone or Vicodin, get in touch with The Cabin Chiang Mai to learn more about our drug addiction treatment programme.