Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
Prescription drugs are rapidly becoming an epidemic of abuse in the United States and throughout the world. Prescription drugs that are abused or used for non medical reasons can alter brain activity, which often result in dependence and addiction. There are many commonly held misconceptions about the abuse potential for the powerful substances being prescribed today, because these substances can be obtained legally, and have legitimate uses in the medical profession.
The most commonly abused classes of prescription drugs include opioids (often prescribed to treat pain), central nervous system depressants (often prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders), and stimulants (prescribed to treat narcolepsy, ADHD and obesity).
The most frequently prescribed opioids include oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Roxicet), Darvon (Darvocet), Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab), Codeine, Delaudid, Demerol, Fentanyl, Lomotil, Methadone and Morphine. Common CNS depressants include barbiturates such as pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal) and Trazodone. Benzodiazepines like Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, Valium and Xanax are some of the most widely prescribed and misused prescription drugs available today. Stimulants include dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), methylphenidate (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvance).
For those currently struggling with opioids and/or benzodiazepines we encourage you to visit our opiate addiction treatment and benzodiazepine addiction treatment pages respectively.
There are still other prescription drugs (like muscle relaxers and sedatives), which do not necessarily fit into the categories listed above and yet have the same propensities for misuse and abuse. Some of the most known include Ambien, Soma and Robaxin.
Long term use of prescription drugs will often result in withdrawal symptoms with any stoppage of the medications involved. Opioids and CNS depressants could result in seizures and sometimes even death. Other opiate withdrawal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia. Withdrawal from CNS depressants can include anxiety, racing mind and thoughts, nausea, tremors and other harmful consequences. Stimulant abuse can lead to paranoia, irritability, dangerously high body temperatures and an irregular heartbeat.
At Treatment Alternatives we understand the unique difficulties and challenges involved in any prescribed drug addiction treatment and just how complicated it can be to get clean from many of these drugs. Our licensed, credentialed and professional staff is ready to assist in a safe, comfortable and structured environment.
We can arrange stabilization through a full medical detox and then tailor an individualized treatment plan designed specifically to ensure the best possible chance for success. Our expert clinical team will provide the care and attention needed to get to heart of the problem and start you on the way back to a new life in sobriety.
We offer affordable drug rehab alternatives and addiction treatment programs that work. Very often prescription drug addiction will require extended care and we have a number of different options available, the most appropriate choice will be determined between the individual, family and therapist. We blend an assortment of modalities to renew the mind, body and spirit while restoring relationships and building confidence. Some of our methods include:
- Individualized recovery plans
- Group, individual and family therapy sessions
- Established clinical and twelve step methodologies
- Holistic rehab treatment including yoga, expressive art therapy, recreation therapy and life skills training
- Multi-level housing for people at any stage of the treatment process
- Separate housing facilities for men and women
- Extended Stay housing for graduates
