Oxycodone Addiction Treatment | Oxycodone Detox, Oxycodone Rehab and Aftercare
At Recovery Lighthouse, our oxycodone addiction treatment provides a calm and private space where you can begin to free yourself from that cycle. We take into account how oxycodone addiction affects your body and mind, helping you rebuild confidence while exploring healthier ways to cope.
What is oxycodone rehab?
Oxycodone rehab is a structured and supportive programme that helps you move safely away from reliance on this strong prescription opioid. Originally introduced to manage moderate to severe pain, oxycodone can feel like a lifeline when discomfort affects daily function. But because the relief feels so powerful, it can become something you feel unable to live without.
Do I need treatment for oxycodone?
Recognising dependency on a prescription drug like oxycodone can be difficult, especially when the medication was first prescribed by a professional. For many people, what starts as sensible pain management turns into something that lingers well beyond its intended purpose. You might notice subtle changes in behaviour surrounding the drug.
You may benefit from oxycodone rehab if:
- You worry when your supply begins to run low
- You find yourself increasing your dose without medical advice
- You feel anxious, unsettled or unwell when you miss a dose
- You continue taking oxycodone after the original pain has eased
- You hide the amount you take from others
- You have tried to stop but felt overwhelmed by withdrawal
If any of these feel familiar, it might be a sign that something deeper needs attention. Even questioning your use suggests you are already aware of a shift.
Choosing the best rehab for your needs is an important first step towards recovery.
What happens during oxycodone rehab?
Entering rehab for a prescription drug can feel daunting because many people do not know what to expect. There are also a lot of misconceptions about rehab itself, with some feeling as though it’s a form of prison or punishment. At Recovery Lighthouse, we take time to guide you through each stage with clarity and care. Below are the stages you can expect at our oxycodone rehab centre.
Assessment
Your journey begins with an assessment of your physical and mental health. We explore your oxycodone use, the pain or circumstances that brought you here and any challenges that may influence your recovery. If you are taking other medications or experiencing mental health difficulties, these are taken into account. This allows us to design a care plan that reflects your reality, rather than treating you like a diagnosis.
Oxycodone detox
Oxycodone detox is the process of allowing your body to adjust to life without the drug. Withdrawal can feel intense, especially if you have been using oxycodone for a long period of time. Symptoms vary depending on dosage and history and may include:
- Muscle aches and joint pain
- Sweating
- Chills
- Restlessness
- Stomach upset and nausea
- Poor sleep
- Fatigue
- Low mood
- Cravings
- Irritability
- Emotional swings
At Recovery Lighthouse, detox is carried out gradually with staff regularly checking in with you to reassure, hydration, nourishment and comfort. We make small adjustments where needed, helping your system stabilise without unnecessary distress.
Therapy and emotional recovery
Detox removes oxycodone from your body, but therapy helps remove its influence from your life. Opioid addiction often develops because the medication numbs something more than physical pain. When these deeper layers remain unaddressed, addiction tries to return.
To get to the root causes of the addiction, we use therapies during all of our opioid addiction treatment programmes, like:
- One-to-one counselling for personal reflection
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to challenge the thoughts that fuel cravings
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to regulate emotional responses
- Group therapy to gain perspective and connection
- Holistic therapies such as yoga, meditation and creative work to calm the nervous system
These approaches help you build new coping strategies and self-trust, making relapse less likely when pressures return.
Aftercare and continued support
Leaving rehab can bring its own set of new challenges, especially as daily life can still contain triggers and unpredictable moments that test your progress. That is why Recovery Lighthouse provides a full year of aftercare to everyone completing oxycodone treatment.
Aftercare offers:
- Weekly support sessions
- Continued contact with a recovery community
- Strategies to manage cravings and stress
- A place to reflect on progress
This ongoing support helps you stay grounded while building a new routine. You will not be left without guidance once treatment ends.
Why oxycodone detox should not be attempted at home
Oxycodone withdrawal affects both the body and mind in ways that build on top of each other, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable without professional support. The stages below outline what people commonly experience and how this differs at home compared to detoxing with us at Recovery Lighthouse.
Days 1-2
Early withdrawal begins as the body reacts to the absence of oxycodone. Anxiety, sweating, nausea and restlessness are typical during this stage, and they can make the first forty-eight hours feel unsettling.
Days 3-6
Withdrawal usually peaks during this phase, with muscle aches, stomach upset, mood swings and intense cravings that can leave you feeling mentally drained.
Days 7-14
Physical discomfort begins to ease, although psychological cravings may linger. This is when deeper emotional triggers surface.
Recovery Lighthouse detox: Therapy begins to help you understand cravings and manage them in healthier ways, giving you new tools to break old cycles.
Take the next step
Oxycodone may have offered relief when you needed it most but if it has begun to shape your entire life, it’s time to make a change.
At Recovery Lighthouse, we will guide you through detox safely, help uncover the reasons behind your reliance and walk beside you as you rebuild your life. Recovery unfolds at your pace, with people who truly care about your outcome.
Reach out today. Even if you feel hesitant, a single conversation can shift the direction of everything. We are ready and waiting for your call.
Oxycodone addiction does not need to control your life. Reach out for us today to find out how you can take your life back from Oxycodone .