5 Reasons to Get Clean from Prescription Drugs

If you are struggling with an addiction to a controlled substance, it will most likely be easy for you to convince yourself that you’ve got everything under control. Your addiction will probably also tell you that you can quit at any time you want. If what began as a way to manage pain or provide an escape from daily life has turned into a powerful addiction, and you are delaying the decision to begin exploring...

Why More People Are Getting Rx Drug Abuse Help

According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), abuse of prescription painkillers now ranks second only to marijuana as the most prevalent illegal drug problem in the United States. Citing the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ONDCP reports that approximately 52 million Americans aged 12 or older reported non-medical use of a psychotherapeutic at some point in their lifetime. This number...

Intervention for an Rx Drug Addict

The goal of any intervention is to help the addict end the denial associated with addiction and persuade the individual to seek professional help. Interventions can range from a simple conversation between you and the Rx drug user to a planned event initiated and implemented by a trained intervention counselor. Is There a Need for an Intervention? People who are addicted to drugs usually do not know their addiction...

How to Heal from Prescription Drug Addiction

Most addictions to prescription substances are accidental. The most common prescription addictions involve opiate products. However central nervous system depressants, hallucinogens, steroids and amphetamines are all responsible for creating addiction in patients and recreational users. No matter what type of addiction you are currently dealing with or how it began, you should know that a successful long-term...

Grief Counseling and Rx Addiction Help

Many addictions begin when an individual begins taking a prescription substance to provide feelings of euphoria and an escape from either physical or emotional pain. Prescription drugs comprised of opium are popular candidates for this type of abuse. Unfortunately the escape from pain that comes with heavy drug use is always temporary. Ironically, this escape can ultimately cause more pain, as the user experiences...

Dangerous Combinations of Prescription Drugs

According to the Census Bureau, in the last ten years the number of prescription drugs purchased in the United States has increased 39%. Most people are aware of the following recommendations when taking prescriptions medication: Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about other medications and supplements you’re taking Read, understand and follow all directions Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions...

3 Ways Prescription Drug Rehab Can Save Your Life

Prescription drug abuse is more than a problem faced by a few young adults experimenting recreationally. Adults 50 years and older are increasingly using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes according to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In particular, women between the ages of 60 to 64 showed the most dramatic increase. The study also pointed out that both...

Prescription Drug Addiction Recovery

Post prescription drug abuse help is almost as important as the treatment process itself. Without accountability and intentional recovery elements, there could be a higher chance of relapse for a patient. Recovery management and maintenance has recorded an 80 to 95 percent rate of success for users as medical professionals help to oversee their introduction back in life (i.e. workforce, family, etc.). Treatment...

Prescription Drug Treatment Help

There is a continually growing need for prescription drug abuse help. Society today is full of advertisements for newer and better prescription drugs that will make life easier and better. Everyone has an issue that needs to be fixed with some sort of prescription medication. However, many of these prescriptions are opioid-based and highly addictive. The national survey from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...

Prescription Drug Treatment

When quitting prescription medications after becoming dependent, it is important to take all the correct steps in order to ensure withdrawal symptoms are at a minimum. There are three major aspects of the treatment plan: detox, counseling and aftercare. Without the presence of all three, the risk for relapse is higher. It is safer to consult a drug rehab facility during the detox process because there are trained...