Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a prescription opioid used for pain. Physical dependence can develop with ongoing use, and some people develop opioid use disorder. These are related but not identical conditions and should be assessed clinically.
Prescription opioids
Dependence and opioid use disorder are related, but not identical.
A physician reviews the medication, original prescription context, current use, withdrawal symptoms and impact on daily life. If opioid use disorder is diagnosed, opioid agonist treatment may be considered when clinically appropriate.
Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone is a prescription opioid used for pain. Ongoing exposure can produce physical dependence, and some people develop opioid use disorder requiring medical assessment and treatment.
Morphine
Morphine is a prescription opioid. Long-term or problematic use can lead to physical dependence and, for some people, opioid use disorder.
Codeine
Codeine is an opioid used in some pain and cough medications. Repeated or problematic use can lead to physical dependence or opioid use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine dependence needs its own medical assessment.
Examples include alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan) and diazepam (Valium). TSCP does not present Methadone, Suboxone or Kadian as benzodiazepine treatments. Medication changes or tapering decisions must be individualized by a physician.
Start with information, then clinical assessment.
Abrupt benzodiazepine reduction can cause serious withdrawal in some people. Educational content cannot determine a safe medication-management plan for an individual patient.