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How to Stop Using Oxycodone and Painkillers

How to stop using oxycodone and painkillers

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Quit Prescription Opioids Without Rehab

Quitting prescription painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin, or Percocet can feel overwhelming—but you don’t need to do it alone or go to rehab. Affect’s digital program gives you access to real medical care, therapy, and daily support from your phone.

Our app combines proven medications like Suboxone with virtual counseling and a reward system that helps retrain your brain for recovery. You’ll build new habits, track your progress, and get encouragement every step of the way.

The program is fully outpatient, designed to fit your life without disrupting it. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, you can access expert care and personalized treatment. It’s covered by insurance and shown to be more effective than traditional rehab—without having to step foot in one.

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Tools and inspiring content by experts in substance use treatment guide you to a healthier life in Affect's sober app

  • Telehealth, Right from Your Smartphone

    Your entire treatment program—counseling, doctor visits, peer support—is delivered through our secure mobile app. Attend sessions from anywhere, with no travel required.

  • 1:1 Support and Messaging

    Meet privately with licensed therapists and doctors via video, and message your care team anytime between sessions to stay connected and supported.

  • Real Rewards for Real Progress

    Our unique, science-backed rewards system helps you stay motivated and focused, with incentives for progressing in treatment and building new healthy habits.

  • Medications for Symptoms

    Our medical team can prescribe medications, if needed, to manage mental health symptoms, withdrawal, or cravings—discreetly and safely through the app.

  • Daily Challenges & Progress Tracking

    Build healthy habits with guided daily tasks and interactive lessons. Track your goals, log your daily use and sobriety, and watch your growth add up.

  • Support Both Inside and Outside of Treatment

    From finding a job to securing housing or reducing bills, your care team helps improve every part of your life—not just your recovery.

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Download the app for free today to sign up and get started. Our program is entirely virtual and you can get medications to help you start to feel better fast.

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Common questions about opioids

  • What are the different types of opioids?

    Opioids come in various forms, each with unique properties and risks. Understanding the differences between prescription pain medications, heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids is crucial in addressing addiction and its consequences.

    Prescription opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, are often prescribed for pain relief but carry a high risk of addiction. These medications can create dependency even when taken as directed.

    Heroin is an illegal opioid derived from morphine. It is highly addictive and often injected, snorted, or smoked. Heroin use can lead to severe health complications, including the risk of infectious diseases from needle sharing.

    Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is used medically for severe pain but is also made and used illegally. Due to its potency, fentanyl poses a high risk of overdose.

    Other opioids include codeine, methadone, and tramadol. Each has its own risks and potential for addiction. Methadone is sometimes used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction.

  • What are the health risks of using opioids?

    More than 2.7 million people in the U.S. have opioid use disorder (OUD), including 2.3 million misusing prescription painkillers. In 2021, over 80,000 of the 106,000 drug overdose deaths involved opioids.

    But the damage goes beyond overdoses. Opioid addiction has contributed to a rise in babies born dependent on opioids, and has fueled the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C.

    Opioids harm nearly every part of the body:

    • Brain: Impair memory, decision-making, learning, and emotional regulation.

    • Heart and blood vessels: Cause infections, collapsed veins, and cardiovascular issues.

    • Lungs: Slow breathing, increasing the risk of fatal overdose.

    • Liver and kidneys: Strain and damage vital organs.

    • Digestive system: Lead to chronic constipation and other problems.

    • Immune system: Raise the risk of serious infections from unsafe drug use.

  • What does opioid withdrawal look like?

    Withdrawal from opioids is rarely life threatening, but it is very uncomfortable. Physical withdrawal symptoms can be managed with medications to help people recovery from opioid addiction.

    Acute Withdrawal (1-7 days)

    The first phase of withdrawal typically begins within hours of the last dose and can last up to a week. Symptoms may include anxiety, muscle aches, sweating, insomnia, and severe cravings.

    Post-Acute Withdrawal (Weeks to Months)

    Longer-term withdrawal symptoms can persist for weeks or months, including mood swings, fatigue, and continued cravings.

  • What medications help with opioid withdrawal?

    • Methadone: Reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
    • Buprenorphine: Alleviates withdrawal symptoms and reduces cravings.
    • Naltrexone: Blocks the euphoric effects of opioids, helping to prevent relapse.

  • What is Suboxone?

    Effective medications exist to treat opioid use disorder include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Suboxone is an FDA-approved prescription medication used to treat opioid addiction in adults that combines buprenorphine and naloxone.

    Suboxone has been proven to be highly effective in successfully stabilizing people in opioid withdrawal and reducing the severity of symptoms. As part of a complete treatment program including group counseling and individual therapy, medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone can reduce someone’s dependence on opioids for the long term.

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