oxycodone dependence

[bob123]

if you take one 5mg percocet every day will that cause physical dependence?

 

[Venrak]

Yes, after a while it will, just like with any dose.

The way i see it, without getting into a debate on what exact chemical processes are at play, is that the human brain is a system. Like all systems, it is made up of structures, which are inter-related in such a way that the state of one influences another so as to promote equilibrium and systemic integrity. Now, when you introduce another structure (opiates) to a system , all the others are going to change to compensate for the imbalance and in time systemic equilibrium will be attained once again. When that new structure is taken out (discontinuation of opiod therapy) the system is going to be thrown off (sleeping troubles, anxiety, the slew of PAWS symptoms) until specific structures (like endorphin production, receptor density) modify themselves, and system regains equilibrium again.

That being said, they will be mild relative to someone on a high dose.

 

[bob123]

Yes, after a while it will, just like with any dose.

The way i see it, without getting into a debate on what exact chemical processes are at play, is that the human brain is a system. Like all systems, it is made up of structures, which are inter-related in such a way that the state of one influences another so as to promote equilibrium and systemic integrity. Now, when you introduce another structure (opiates) to a system , all the others are going to change to compensate for the imbalance and in time systemic equilibrium will be attained once again. When that new structure is taken out (discontinuation of opiod therapy) the system is going to be thrown off (sleeping troubles, anxiety, the slew of PAWS symptoms) until specific structures (like endorphin production, receptor density) modify themselves, and system regains equilibrium again.

That being said, they will be mild relative to someone on a high dose.

How long will it take to develop if I just take 5mg once a day. I take a break once a week sometimes 2 times a week although not 2 days in a row. I need something to unwind after work, because I cannot drink anymore after being diagnosed with acid reflux (GERD). I cannot smoke weed anymore either because it makes me paranoid. I don't see how taking a percocet is all that different from all the people who have a beer or 2 after work everyday, they can both cause dependence or am I missing something?

 

[PJ555]

I think everything in moderation, but from what I know (very little) eventually your body will adapt to the 5 mgs a day and that does will become less effective after awhile. Giving your body a break sounds good, but 24 hours for the body is hardly a break I would say. Maybe on the weekends friday sat and sunday you don't take any, and come monday you get home from your long day and that is your unwind. I used to be able to smoke to relieve stress aswell but as I got older it turned into panick attacts even if I took a half a hit of week. I find taking the dogs for a walk is a great stress releiver. But eventually your body will become tolerant of that dosage I would think. ( I am very inexperienced) this is just my opinion.

With that being said, Does anyone know how long a moderate user of percocet or op 80's cut into quaters and taken as one dose, how long the body would take to start showing signs of WD?

 

[Venrak]

We can't accurately predict if you will become dependent, but after a while with that pattern of use it will occur. Also, you won't be staying at 5mg, trust me. Tolerance will set in. It'll be 7.5, then ten fifteen, and so on. then you could expect withdrawals to be pretty bad.

 

[XThexXTank]

Yer gonna get hooked doin that so if ya don't want that I sugest findin somethin else to help ya relax after work.