OxyContin vs. OxyCodone – What is the Difference?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by J-F

In Ontario and anywhere else, many people confuse OxyContin and OxyCodone. Although they have similar qualities, they are different in their strength and effects, not to mention the side effects. Both are prescription medications, and they are opiates (similar to morphine). Both are usually prescribed in pill form for moderate to severe pain. Sadly, both are also very addictive, especially OxyContin.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgzv2v
OxyContin Addiction Treatment

OxyCodone is an opiate, which is used in conjunction with other medications. It is often combined with Tylenol or ibuprofen. The medications that use OxyCodone are all normally released shortly after swallowing the pill. Pain relief can last from about 4-6 hours. These are prescribed for many people who are enduring pain, such as those who have sustained injuries or after surgery. Although the OxyCodone is mixed with other ingredients, it still can cause addiction. It is prepared with Tylenol or ibuprofen, so taking too much of it induces vomiting.

OxyContin is a brand pharmaceutical, and the ONLY ingredient in it is OxyCodone. Because of this, it is much stronger. It is also designed to be time released, which is why chewing or crushing the tablet is not recommended. Addiction to OxyContin is very common, in fact, there is a public call to reduce the number of OxyContin prescriptions given out by doctors. Once addicted, people will chew or crush the pill (or more likely; open the capsule), in order to get a higher concentration of the drug, and forego the time release feature.

Therefore, OxyContin is pure OxyCodone, whereas OxyCodone is mixed with other analgesics. OxyContin is more addictive, stronger, and is designed to be time released. Those with an addiction usually prefer OxyContin in order to obtain a stronger dosage of the drug. Both are prescription drugs but can also be found sold on the streets. They are considered popular “recreational drugs”. Great care should be used when taking either of these drugs.

Those taking OxyConin or OxyCodone (and their loved ones) should be aware of the dangers and symptoms of addiction. Obviously, opening an OxyContin capsule and snorting the contents is a big indicator. Also, wanting or needing the drug after the pain is gone is another indication that there may be an addiction. People may begin to fake injury in order to try to convince a doctor they need OxyContin. The best way to stop an addiction is never to let it start. Extreme caution should be used with OxyCodone and OxyContin.

Narconon Trois-Rivières offers a very effective OxyContin Addiction Treatment program. Many people from Ontario who were addicted to OxyContin have done our drug rehab program and are now drug-free. Call 1-877-782-7409 for more information on how to get off an OxyContin addiction.

Posted in Ontario Rehab | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Narconon Trois-Rivieres Hopes to Curtail Drinking and Driving in Canada

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Frank Julien

Drinking and DrivingNarconon Trois-Rivieres hopes to curtail drinking and driving in Canada by getting more DUI drivers into Narconon Alcohol Rehab in the year 2011.

The alcohol addiction recovery program offered by Narconon Trois-Rivieres gets results that effectively end people’s addiction to alcohol. People recovered from alcohol addiction using the Narconon addiction recovery program will no longer need alcohol or use it when driving.

In practical terms, every Narconon Trois-Rivieres graduate from the Narconon Alcohol Rehab program means one less person at risk of driving in breach of drunk driving laws in Canada.

The Narconon Alcohol Rehab program is available for the people of Ontario at  their Trois-Rivières residential rehabilitation center. Many people intending to recover from their alcohol addiction find that a residential treatment plan offers them the best option for long-term recovery.

The Narconon residential rehabilitation center for complete addiction recovery offers 100% natural drug free detox to detoxify the body of all traces of alcohol residues.

One of the main causes of people relapsing after any kind of addictive drug use is the presence of toxic drug residues in the body which can be detected long after a person has last taken a dose of the drug or alcohol.

Narconon hopes to curtail drinking and driving in Canada by making Canadian’s who are drinking and driving aware that the Narconon Alcohol Rehab treatment can get them clean of any drugs, including alcohol. Many people who offend DUI mix drug taking and alcohol use – a lethal combination at any time, and particularly so when people then choose to go driving on the road.

The Narconon alcohol and drug addiction recovery program is effective to help people with alcohol and drug problems develop better life skills.

Often, and especially for young people, drinking and driving is a way of acting out their frustration, their anger. Antisocial behavior in young people is really a cry for help. Once recovered fully from addiction, and empowered with new skills, Narconon Trois-Rivieres graduates are proud to return and make a positive contribution to the community.

Narconon Trois-Rivieres says no to drugs and backs up its message “Don’t Drink and Drive” with an alcohol recovery program that gets people free of their addiction.

YouTube Preview Image

Also, Narconon uses video PSA’s on YouTube internet to reach out to young people who are drinking and driving to get the message across.

Narconon Trois-Rivieres is proud of its graduates and of its successes – and hopes to see many more in the year 2011.

For more information about the natural and comprehensive alcohol rehab program of Narconon Trois-Rivieres, call 1-877-782-7409.

Posted in Ontario Alcohol Rehab | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is Different with the Narconon Drugs Treatment?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by J-F

Narconon HelpWhat is different with the Narconon drugs treatment is that Narconon drugs treatment is, right from the start, a drugs treatment that will enable you to become completely free of drugs, and to recover from addiction.

Narconon means No Narcotics – and Narconon drugs treatment offers no drugs at all. No drugs to “help” with detox, no drugs to “help” with rehab, and upon successful graduation – full recovery from addiction, with no further need of drugs.

Some people say “What! No drugs!”, much like others say “What – no potatoes!”., when on a calorie controlled diet. Narconon believes that a drugs treatment plan should, and needs to be, completely free of drugs use to put an end to dependency and addiction to drugs use.

What is different with the Narconon drugs treatment is that it is natural and comprehensive – with fully monitored and supported, healthy drugs-free detox that invigorates and enables the body to get clean and free of drugs use.

Continue reading →

Posted in Ontario Rehab | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

“The Road to Oxycontin Addiction” – by Narconon Trois-Rivières

Posted on January 14, 2011 by J-F

Narconon Trois-Rivières video PSA “The Road to Oxycontin Addiction” tells the story of how easy it can be to get addicted to oxy – a prescription medication, when seeking pain relief.

In 2009, the Toronto Star pushed for an enquiry into Oxycontin addiction and abuse in Ontario, Canada.

The Toronto Star reported that around 500 deaths in Ontario, Canada over the past five years had been caused by Oxycontin addiction, with over $54 million worth of medical prescriptions having been written up for Oxycontin in the previous year.

The then Assistant Deputy Health Minister for Ontario acknowledged that a strategy to tackle the problem was needed. “We need a solution that really helps people – and we need it quickly”, she said.

Cliff Van Rossum, the narrator of the Narconon Trois-Rivières PSA video “The Road To Oxycontin Addiction” graduated in June 2009 from the world renowned Narconon Trois-Rivières drug and alcohol addiction recovery program with flying colors – free of Oxycontin – and addiction.

YouTube Preview Image

Cliff, recovered from the injuries that led to him taking Oxycontin, on prescription, for pain relief, now actively promotes public awareness of the risks of Oxycontin addiction and the benefits of Narconon Trois-Rivières Oxycontin rehab.

Cliff is one of the lucky ones.

Many people prescribed oxy for pain relief find that as Oxycontin addiction kicks in, their physical and emotional need for the drug increases. In Canada, oxy can be prescribed in doses from 10mg up 80mg with little or no warning given of the potential for Oxycontin addiction and its potentially lethal side effects.

Oxy is often called “Hillbilly Heroin” because illicit supplies on the street are cheap – the result of over prescription and robbery from pharmacies. Although heroin carries the tag of being highly addictive, a drug to avoid at all costs, Oxycontin addiction is more insidious and possibly more lethal.

People such as Cliff Van Rossum, willing to speak out about their Oxycontin addiction and successful Oxycontin rehab are to be commended.

Narconon Trois-Rivières alcohol and drug addiction recovery programs provide non-judgmental, unconditional support for Oxycontin addiction recovery. Narconon Trois-Rivières Oxycontin rehab is natural and drug-free – with a very high success rate for full recovery.

The Narconon Trois-Rivières PSA video – “The Road to Oxycontin Addiction” give a clear picture on how anyone could fall into the trap of Oycontin addiction.

For more information about Oxycontin addiction and Oxycontin rehab, you can call Narconon Trois-Rivières toll free at 1-877-782-7409.

Posted in Ontario Rehab, Toronto Rehab | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

New Life Starts at Narconon Trois-Rivières

Posted on January 13, 2011 by J-F

People from Ontario and anywhere else go to drug rehab for one reason; to be free from drugs and drug use. At Narconon Trois-Rivières, graduates speak out about their downward spirals with drug use and the second chance they received at this remarkable rehab center. No one can speak more about the program than those who have been through it and have had their lives changed as a result.

These are real people, with real stories to tell. Their lives were on the road to destruction before Narconon Trois-Rivières. It is very possible that these people, and many others, would have ended up dead were it not for the exemplary drug rehab at Narconon Trois-Rivières. In their own words, they recall their lives of drug use and how they were given a second chance at life with Narconon. Their choice of drug rehab has made all of the difference in the world. They are now healthy, happy individuals living their lives and dreams.

YouTube Preview Image

The success from these graduates are the best Narconon reviews

Graduates at Narconon Trois-Rivières know first hand the help that can be received at drug rehab. This program literally turned their lives around and put them on the right track. It gave them hope for a better future and a way to achieve it. All of the tools they needed were provided at the Narconon Trois-Rivières rehab center. They speak from the heart when they retell their stories and the new life possible with drug rehab. Their reviews speak volumes about this wonderful program. These are honest and sincere reviews of their own experiences.

There will be many more excellent reviews of the program at Narconon Trois-Rivières. The simple reason is: it works. No one can rebut success, and the graduates recount their own stories of success. When someone chooses a rehab center, it is for the purpose of success, and Narconon Trois-Rivières has given them that. Graduates are eager to tell their stories and recount how Narconon gave them a second chance at life.

Narconon Trois-Rivières offers individuals the chance to stop their downward drug spiral and live a new life with hope and happiness. The reviews of these graduates and others show the difference the right drug rehab can make. Not all rehab centers are the same, and as the graduates testify, Narconon Trois-Rivières is the best choice.

For more information about the natural drug rehab program of Narconon Trois-Rivières, call toll free 1-877-782-7409.

Posted in Ontario Rehab | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Heroine Addiction in Ontario

Posted on January 6, 2011 by J-F

Ontario Heroine AddictionHeroin addiction in Ontario and other areas has prompted specialized training courses not only for those in drug rehab professions, but for doctors as well. Heroin is a serious problem that has been around not only for a few decades, but a few centuries. Heroin is one of the strongest addictions one can have, so treatment facilities must be able to address all of the issues involved in helping addicts overcome the drug.

While on the surface, Ontario appears to be a normal city, bustling with working commuters and homemakers going about their business, there is a darker side. Drug use and addiction may be hidden in Ontario, but it is not absent. Heroin addicts in Ontario can be businessmen, homemakers, students or even grandparents. Yes, Heroin addiction is Ontario is very real, but it is also very treatable.

Heroin being one of the strongest addictions doesn’t mean that it can’t be overcome. Heroin addiction in Ontario must be addressed not only by the addict, but the community. Loved ones and others that know Heroin addicts must learn to set boundaries which they will not allow the addict to cross. Zero tolerance must be adopted by everyone surrounding the Heroin addict. Allowing them to hide away with their addictions isn’t going to help anyone. Acknowledging their addiction and even confronting them in the right situations usually cause them to consider rehabilitation and enter a natural drug rehab center such as Narconon Trois-Rivières (Narconon Three-Rivers).

Before any confrontation or intervention takes place, it is recommended that a consultation with a reputable drug addiction center take place. They can give expert advice on how to handle the situation. However, simply telling the Heroin addict that you are aware of their addiction is the first step. Heroin addiction is treatable and loved ones and friends must keep that in mind. Heroin addiction in Ontario has to stop.

Ontario is certainly not the only place that has a population containing Heroin addicts. Cities and provinces around the world have to deal with Heroin addiction. However, Ontario has a good chance of becoming a Heroin free area. The actual percentage of Heroin addicts is relatively small compared to other major cities and provinces. Now is the time to act on Heroin addiction, before the number grows again. Heroin addiction in Ontario is best thwarted by utilizing holistic-like treatment centers like Narconon Trois-Rivières. There is a greater chance of success with natural treatment compared to other methods. Heroin addiction in Ontario can be at the very least reduced significantly by providing adequate care.

For more information on the natural rehab program offered by Narconon Trois-Rivières, call 1-877-782-7409.

YouTube Preview Image

A Narconon Trois-Rivières Heroin Addiction Recovery video

Posted in Ontario Rehab | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Searching for Toronto Rehab? The Answer Might Be “Narconon Trois-Rivières” (Narconon Tree-Rivers)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by J-F

Drug and alcohol addictions are on the rise, and Toronto residents are not exempt. Each year, in Toronto, there are more divorces, deaths, injuries and crimes committed directly linked to alcohol and drug use. If you are searching for Toronto rehab, there are a few things to keep in mind, including that it might be worthwhile to look into an outside Toronto rehab, like the drug rehab center Narconon Trois-Rivières (Narconon Three-Rivers).

Narconon Trois-Rivieres facility and logo 2011

The Narconon Trois-Rivieres Rehab Center is only a few hours away from Toronto

I’m sure you’ve heard it said, but location matters. Even in drug rehabilitation, the location of the facility is often important. However, that doesn’t mean that the best rehab center has to be in your own town. In fact, just the opposite may be true. It is important, when receiving drug rehabilitation, for the alcoholic or drug addict to be out of their own environment. It is very difficult to try to learn to stay away from drugs and alcohol when it is available just outside the door in your own neighborhood. Perhaps the best Toronto rehab wouldn’t be in Toronto at all. The Narconon rehab center located in Trois-Rivieres (Three-Rivers), Québec is one of those centers; not in Toronto but yet not too far.

It isn’t just what is inside the rehab that matters. What is outside the doors matter very much. Walking out the door of rehab is much easier and distracting when the people you know, who have access to drugs and/or alcohol may be walking by at any moment. The interior of the rehab only offers safety and security when you stay inside. Suppose for a moment that a rehab center with a great reputation and high success rate were located in the Québec province. Would that stop you from getting the help you need? It shouldn’t stop you at all; it may be just what you need.

Toronto rehab in Quebec may seem like an odd possibility, but it is not. If the best center is located away from your own territory, it offers a better chance at your success. It takes you just far enough away so the temptations are not as available. At Narconon Trois-Rivières the scenery is different, the people are different, and you can become a different person as well. You can learn to put aside the alcohol or drugs and be happy and healthy. You can relax and concentrate on helping yourself to be the person you want to be, and can be. You can return to Toronto with a new lease on life and be ready to face life without an addiction. Leaving Toronto for rehabilitation may be the best decision you’ll ever make, but you won’t know until you try.

For more information about Narconon Trois-Rivières and its natural drug rehab program call 1-877-782-7409.

YouTube Preview ImageA Graduation at the Narconon Trois-Rivières

Drug Rehab Center

Posted in Toronto Rehab | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Narconon Trois-Rivières Answers the demand for “drug rehab Ontario”

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Frank Julien

Graduation at Narconon Trois-Rivières rehab center

Graduations at Narconon Trois-Rivières are always emotional

Drug use and drug abuse in and around Ontario continues to increase. Narconon Trois-Rivieres answers the demand for drug rehab Ontario. They have the staff and programs available to beat drug and alcohol addiction and they have a very high success rate. Those in and around Ontario would do well to check into their services. Narconon offers drug rehab services throughout Canada and the United States. Narconon Trois-Rivieres is located in an area to serve those in and around Ontario.

Drug rehab Ontario via Narconon Trois-Rivières is located on a beautiful campus and offers a proven method of drug addiction recovery. The staff is professional and knowledgeable, and many of them are former drug addicts themselves. Narconon offers drug rehab Ontario for those not only in Ontario, but across the continent. People come from all over the U.S. and Canada in order to break free from drug addictions.

Drug addiction is global. Where someone chooses to obtain their drug rehab may make all of the difference in the world. Narconon drug rehab centers are located throughout the United States, Canada and around the world in order to better serve those with addictions, and their loved ones. If drug addiction is affecting you, or your family, Narconon and Narconon Trois-Rivieres are there to help. They have helped many loved ones to find answers. They also give addicts no nonsense answers to the tough questions. This is something that sets Narconon apart from other drug rehab centers.

It would be worthwhile to for addicts and their families to contact Narconon for help. Any one of the local or nearby facilities are able to help, or Narconon Trois-Rivieres can offer the distance that may be needed to ensure recovery. For drug rehab Ontario, Narconon Trois-Rivières is nearby and ready to help. Living with drug addiction is not easy. It’s not easy for the addict, and it’s not easy for those they love. Narconon understands this. They understand how and why addictions begin and also how to end them. They have proven to be a successful drug rehab program and are there to serve.

Drug rehab Ontario, or drug rehab anywhere else should include a program that offers natural treatment free from substituting other drugs as a part of their method. Narconon, and Narconon Trois-Rivieres uses natural methods and they do not incorporate the use of any other drugs during treatment.

For more information about the Narconon drug rehab program for the residents of Ontario or else where, call told free 1-877-782-7409.

Posted in Ontario Rehab | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Narconon Trois-Rivieres Supports Drug Treatment Court in Toronto, Ontario

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Frank Julien

Drug Treatment CourtThe Toronto Drug Treatment Court (or TDTC) has been in existence since 1998. Their goal is to offer alternatives to prison for drug related offenses. The jails and prisons world-wide are full of people who have committed crimes due to addiction to drugs. The hope is that by offering an alternative to prison, people will opt to turn away from a life of drugs (and crime) and become happy and productive citizens.

Drug treatment court is only for those who have committed non-violent crimes. They are mostly offered to people who are charged with possessing small quantities of drugs, or perhaps prostitution and property crimes. Most of the time, they are crimes that are committed in Toronto due to drug addiction. It very often becomes a second chance for those who want to turn their lives around. This is an opportunity to break free from drugs and live happy, healthy lives, but only if they take that opportunity. Narconon Trois-Rivières has been successfully helping individuals who have chosen to go to rehab instead of prison. Continue reading →

Posted in Ontario Rehab, Toronto Rehab | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Choosing Between Narconon Trois-Rivieres and Addiction Treatment in Ontario?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Frank Julien

Narconon Trois-Rivières Fall 2009

Narconon Trois-Rivières Addiction Treatment Center

The most obvious answer to this would of course be to go to addiction treatment in Ontario if you are residing in Ontario. But, there is more to the answer than the obvious. Ontario residents who find a drug rehab program that has a high success rate and offers holistic treatment outside of Ontario, such as the program offered at Narconon Trois-Rivières, would do well to obtain the addiction treatment services outside of their province. Not all addiction treatment programs offer holistic services. However, taking in consideration the effectiveness of Narconon, people from Ontario may do well traveling the distance to participate in their addiction treatment program in the province of Québec, even though it may be far from where they live.

There is also another factor that would justify a resident of Ontario to not necessarily go for addiction treatment in Ontario. Addiction takes a firm grasp on people’s lives. Temptation is one factor that can mean the difference between success and failure. Being away from the people the addict associates with in their life of drugs and/or alcohol is one factor which helps the addict succeed. It is difficult to learn a new way of dealing with pressure, triggers and stressors when their local drug community is right outside the door. The Narconon Trois-Rivieres addiction treatment center is a good choice for people of Ontario, because this center is away from the things that offer temptation to them.

Narconon Trois-Rivières offers a wonderful addiction treatment center that provides holistic treatment and drug-free detoxification. The success rate is commendable and the professionals working there are understanding and knowledgeable. Not only are they successful with local clients, but also those who have come any distance to attend their addiction treatment services. Many of the staff members are former addicts themselves, so they understand the process, as well as the emotional and spiritual aspects of addiction and treatment.

Holistic treatment involves treating the physical, emotional (or mental), and the spiritual aspects of addiction. Addiction evades and controls every aspect of a person’s life. Treatment must include every aspect as well. Addiction treatment centers in Ontario do not all offer these services, but the phenomenal program in Narconon Trois-Rivières is one of the most effective with addiction treatment.

Long-term, residential care like the one delivered at a Narconon addiction treatment center offers a better chance of success for the addict. People have been known to travel a great distance in order to recover from addiction at the Narconon Trois-Rivieres treatment center, which offers drug-free, holistic, long-term care. There are many success stories from this rehabilitation center which offers real hope for the alcoholic and/or drug addict. There are also many people who have been there and are now living happy, healthy lives as a result. Success stories from Narconon Trois-Rivieres graduates demonstrate the effectiveness of this drug rehab program.

Posted in Ontario Rehab | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment