Prescription Drug Treatment

Prescription drugs may come from a trusted doctor, but they can also lead to a dangerous addiction. Whether you began taking prescription drugs for a legitimate medical reason or if you began using them for recreational purposes, prescription drug abuse and addiction can lead to a devastating and deadly cycle of addiction. The most commonly abused prescription drugs include the following:

• Stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin
• Opiate painkillers such as OxyContin, oxycodone, morphine and codeine
• Depressants and benzodiazepines like Valium, Klonopin and Xanax

Any prescription drug can be abused, and even over-the-counter medications can create dangerous drug combinations.

Self-Medicating with Prescription Drugs

For some people, an introduction to drug use comes from a friend. Most people misunderstand the dangers of prescription drugs, and many people begin abusing these drugs as a way to self-medicate painful feelings and issues such as the following:

• Trauma
• Bipolar disorder
• Psychosis
• Depression
• Anxiety

These addiction complications are far more common than you might think, yet many people hide mental health concerns because of shame, embarrassment or misunderstanding. Prescription drug abuse may give you a temporary feeling of peace, but substance abuse will ultimately rob you of your happiness and your life. Take a moment to consider how much of your money, your time, your relationships and your dreams have been thrown out or placed on hold because of substance abuse and emotional troubles. You have a choice to embrace a brighter future.

Specialized Treatment for Prescription Drug Addiction

You have a number of choices when it comes to rehab and addiction treatment. Your wellness is an investment of both time and money—make it a wise investment and a positive choice. We would like to help you find the best treatment possible. You may already know about our integrated rehab services, but you may be surprised to learn that we also work with a network of trusted and licensed addiction treatment programs and counselors. If you find that our programs are not the best fit for you and your family, we will take the time and effort to find treatment within our network of partners that can help you.

Because each addiction is unique, we take time to work with every individual. Our counselors work with you to develop a treatment plan that targets your areas of need. Rehab care should never be “one size fits all,” and we believe that your treatment should be as individual as you are. You only have one life. Don’t let prescription drug abuse destroy your happiness or your health. Please call our toll-free helpline today at (877) 345-3221, and find out how we can help you and your family.