Prescription Drug Abuse

Fight Prescription Drug Addiction

If you’re suffering from prescription drug abuse or addiction, you need treatment NOW. Your drug use may have started out under your control, but is now taking over your life, perhaps hurting the people closest to you, as well as yourself. You can feel its power over you, and you know it’s time to break this bond, but you don’t know how. Recovery Connection® is here to help you – call 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869) and get help now!

Over the last few years, prescription drug abuse and addiction have escalated dramatically. With easy access through the Internet, more people than ever are able to purchase these addictive medications with little or no scrutiny. In addition, more and more pain clinics have opened their doors, creating another venue for people to access medication for pain.

The majority of people addicted to prescription drugs started to abuse these medications after a legitimate prescription was written for them by their physician in order to treat chronic pain.

Types of Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs include, but are not limited to: Vicodin , Codeine, Demerol, Dilaudid, Morphine, Oxycontin, Percocet and Xanax. All of these prescription drugs are physically and emotionally addictive and should be treated with great respect. These medications need to be used as prescribed in order to avoid an addiction.

The Path to Prescription Drug Abuse

Most people don't begin taking these medications with the idea of becoming an addict. They may have started taking the medication to "feel better" physically, hoping they would gain some relief from their pain. The prescription medication may have also provided a feeling of "well-being", which may have been lacking at the time.
In an attempt to reduce the pain even further and enhance the feeling of "well-being," the person may begin taking additional medication. Over time, a tolerance to the drug develops and they require more and more medication to experience the same effect. Soon, the feeling of "well-being" can’t be achieved and the pain, although diminished, is still present, thus creating an addiction to the drug.

If addicted, never discontinue the use of prescription medication on your own. There can be severe medical and psychological consequences. Please call Recovery Connection® at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869) and we will assist you in locating a quality prescription drug abuse detox program.

Consequences of Prescription Drug Abuse

Most prescription drugs are physically addictive, and to abruptly discontinue the use of prescription medications could create a situation where a person could immediately experience seizures or convulsions. It is for this reason that withdrawal from prescription medications should be gradual and under medical supervision. This is best accomplished in a residential treatment program to guard against any medical complications.

In addition to the physical addiction created by abusing prescription drugs, a person may also experience:

Deterioration in personal relationships
Employment difficulties due to a lack of concentration and motivation
Financial difficulties
Legal problems
Psychological difficulties

Treatment of Prescription Drug Abuse

The initial phase of treatment for prescription drug addiction is detox, where, under medical supervision, the symptoms associated with withdrawal from prescription drugs are managed, reduced and sometimes eliminated. The average length of time spent in detox is approximately seven days, and during this time, patients will be monitored medically, where any psychiatric or psychological issues associated with the addiction will be assessed.
Once the patient is medically stable, they are generally referred to residential treatment to complete the treatment plan designed in detox. The length of stay in a residential treatment center is approximately 20 days and may also be followed with outpatient therapy.

By the time most people enter treatment for prescription drug addiction, they have created quite a bit of emotional damage to themselves and loved ones. It takes time to recover from the shame, grief and guilt of addiction, and to rebuild a level of trust amongst the family. Recovery in a supportive therapeutic environment eliminates many of the outside distractions and allows you to focus on issues relating to your recovery.

Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment FAQ

If you, or someone you know is in need of prescription drug abuse and addiction treatment, or requires immediate assistance locating a drug rehab center that specializes in prescription drug abuse detox, please call Recovery Connection® at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and all calls are confidential. GET HELP NOW!

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