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		<title>Will I Feel Better After Quitting Prescription Drug Abuse?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Treatment and Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feeling Better Without Depressants]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prescription Drugs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The list of side effects for prescription drugs is extensive. When prescription drugs are abused, the side effects become more common and more intense. While prescription drugs can be effective for the temporary treatment of many ailments, extended use of these medications can put you at risk. Types of Prescription Drugs Opioid drugs are used [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/will-i-feel-better-after-quitting-prescription-drug-abuse1-300x200.jpg" alt="Will I Feel Better After Quitting Prescription Drug Abuse?" title="Will I Feel Better After Quitting Prescription Drug Abuse?" width="300" height="200" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-645" />The list of side effects for prescription drugs is extensive. When prescription drugs are abused, the side effects become more common and more intense. While prescription drugs can be effective for the temporary treatment of many ailments, extended use of these medications can put you at risk.</p>
<h2>Types of Prescription Drugs</h2>
<p>Opioid drugs are used to treat acute pain and to alleviate severe pain associated with terminal conditions and degenerative conditions. Opioids are also prescribed to treat severe coughs, diarrhea, and anxiety. There has been an increased use of opioids recently to manage chronic pain. Central nervous system depressants such as benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and mood disorders among other conditions. Stimulants are most often prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders and depression. </p>
<h2>How to Stop Abusing Prescription Drugs</h2>
<p>Ending prescription drug abuse means ending the side effects associated with these drugs. The number and severity of the side effects you experience may influence your sense of urgency in discontinuing your prescription drug use. The duration of your abuse and the severity of the abuse may make you hesitant to stop abusing the drug. However continued prescription drug abuse is the first step in addiction development.</p>
<p>Before you have to deal with the emotional, mental, physical, psychological and financial effects of addiction, you may want to speak with your physician about ending your prescription drug use. If your level of abuse is substantial, you may need to consider a detox program. Many quality drug addiction treatment centers offer medically supervised detox services during which the symptoms and discomfort of withdrawal can be effectively managed and mitigated. </p>
<h2>Get Help for Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>You will feel better, if you quit prescription drug abuse. Call our toll-free helpline to learn more about drug abuse and the best way to stop using. We are here for you 24 hours a day, so please call now.</p>
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		<title>Understanding Your Prescription to Avoid Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[About Prescription Drugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Benzodiazepine Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Opiate Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painkiller Addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding painkillers and addiction will you place you in a better position to make a full recovery through quality rehab care. When you seek out professional prescription drug addiction help, it can be beneficial to gain a solid understanding of your addiction. Gaining an insight into how your addiction developed and how your addictive behaviors [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/understanding-your-prescription-to-avoid-addiction-300x238.jpg" alt="Understanding Your Prescription to Avoid Addiction" title="Understanding Your Prescription to Avoid Addiction" width="300" height="238" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-640" />Understanding painkillers and addiction will you place you in a better position to make a full recovery through quality rehab care. When you seek out professional prescription drug addiction help, it can be beneficial to gain a solid understanding of your addiction. Gaining an insight into how your addiction developed and how your addictive behaviors were formed will help you focus on the steps that you will need to approach sobriety.</p>
<h2>The Basics of Prescription drug Addiction</h2>
<p>The following are a few questions that you need to ask yourself when you are considering prescription drug abuse recovery:</p>
<ul>
<li>When did you first take the prescription medication that you are now addicted to?</li>
<li>What steps led you to start taking more than the recommended dosage?</li>
<li>How have you been gaining access to the medications that you addicted to?</li>
<li>Have you lied to family members, friends and medical professionals in order to continue your addictive behaviors?</li>
<li>Has your drug use had a negative impact on your life?</li>
</ul>
<p>When you are going through prescription drug addiction treatment, you will need to carefully examine each aspect of your addiction. Your prescription drug abuse may have started with a legitimate prescription, but this does not mean you are immune from addiction. Additional issues such as the following can make addiction even more likely:</p>
<ul>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Bipolar disorder</li>
<li>PTSD</li>
<li>Unmanageable physical pain</li>
<li>Relationship difficulties</li>
</ul>
<p>Prescription drug addiction treatment will provide integrated treatment that addresses the addiction and all contributing factors. Qualified and experienced counselors will help you to better understand your addiction and better understand yourself.</p>
<h2>Call for Drug Abuse or Addiction Recovery Support</h2>
<p>If you are struggling with prescription drug abuse, get the quality addiction treatment that you need. Call our toll-free prescription helpline to speak with one of our compassionate and knowledgeable counselors. Our counselors can provide answers to your questions while guiding you to available recovery options. We are here to help you better understand your addiction so that you can find success with your recovery.</p>
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		<title>Is My Loved One&#8217;s Prescription Drug Problem My Fault?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescription Drug Abuse Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to Avoid Blame For Addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are the parent, child, spouse or friend of a person who is abusing prescription drugs, you want to know what has caused the drug problem. This investigation into the causes of prescription drug abuse may lead you to blame yourself for some aspect or all aspects of your loved one’s addiction. The drug [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/is-my-loved-ones-prescription-drug-problem-my-fault-300x232.jpg" alt="Is My Loved One&#039;s Prescription Drug Problem My Fault?" title="Is My Loved One&#039;s Prescription Drug Problem My Fault?" width="300" height="232" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-636" />If you are the parent, child, spouse or friend of a person who is abusing prescription drugs, you want to know what has caused the drug problem. This investigation into the causes of prescription drug abuse may lead you to blame yourself for some aspect or all aspects of your loved one’s addiction. The drug user may even openly blame you for his or her problem, but this is a denial of his or her role in prescription drug abuse. </p>
<h2>The Effects of Blaming Others for Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>Blame is not a productive emotion or action. Blaming yourself or others does not impact the present or future, and it does not change how you feel or act. Blame allows you to wallow in a mixture of indecision and inaction. It diverts your attention from what can and should be done. It provides a method for avoiding the truth and provides justification for continued prescription drug use. It does not benefit the user or those around him or her to focus only on fault rather than solution. </p>
<p>As harmful as blaming others is, it is even more harmful when you blame yourself. Blame gets in the way of doing something productive about your situation. Blame often brings about the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>A sense of failure or hopelessness</li>
<li>A belief in the inability to do anything or cause change</li>
<li>The thought that you can never succeed so why even attempt to try</li>
</ul>
<p>These thoughts and emotions will not contribute to recovery and will only exacerbate and prescription drug abuse problem.</p>
<h2>How to Avoid Blame Related to Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>The best way to avoid blaming yourself or others is to understand how unproductive such actions are. Blame allows you to not try, to not have hope and to not hold yourself accountable. Blame absolves you from the need to take any action and leaves you exactly where you are today. Once you realize the uselessness of blaming yourself or others, you can take action. Express your concerns to your loved one without assigning fault, and take responsibility for what you can control while recognizing what you cannot.</p>
<h2>Help for Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>We know addiction is a complicated issue, and we know it isn’t your or your loved one’s fault. Move past blame and start taking action to make a change. Call our toll-free helpline. We are here to help 24 hours a day.</p>
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		<title>How Do You Get Over Prescription Drug Abuse?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Treatment and Help]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling with a prescription drug addiction that has taken over every aspect of your life? Prescription drug abuse is just as serious, addictive and deadly as street drug abuse. How do you move on from prescription drug abuse so that you can lead a healthy and satisfying life? A life that is free [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/how-do-you-get-over-prescription-drug-abuse-300x199.jpg" alt="How Do You Get Over Prescription Drug Abuse?" title="How Do You Get Over Prescription Drug Abuse?" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-633" />Are you struggling with a prescription drug addiction that has taken over every aspect of your life? Prescription drug abuse is just as serious, addictive and deadly as street drug abuse. How do you move on from prescription drug abuse so that you can lead a healthy and satisfying life? A life that is free from the controlling grip of addiction is not only possible but is attainable when you receive professional addiction therapy.</p>
<h2>How Addiction Rehabilitation Will Help You Get over Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>It is important that you receive the right treatment at the right treatment facility to overcome a prescription drug addiction. Every addiction is unique, so you need a workable treatment program that meets your every unique and complex addiction recovery need. Quality treatment programs offer the following to help you to face your prescription drug addiction and work through it:</p>
<ul>
<li>You will receive a complete mental health and physical health examination from professionals who are skilled at identifying the needs of a recovering addict</li>
<li>Your medical and mental health team will create a custom-tailored recovery treatment plan</li>
<li>A Dual Diagnosis recovery program will treat all aspects of your addiction including underlying mental health issues that may have contributed to the start of your addiction</li>
<li>Medically supervised detox programs will get you through the detox process while ensuring that you are never in danger of physical harm</li>
<li>Individual counseling, group counseling and family counseling help you look at your addiction and how it affects you and those around you</li>
</ul>
<p>Good rehab programs will not forget you once you leave the facility. They will ensure that you continue to receive prescription drug addiction help and support for a sustainable recovery.</p>
<h2>Professional Care for Prescription Drug Addiction</h2>
<p>Please call our toll-free helpline. We offer painkiller addiction recovery help that will get you through this difficult time in your life. Calls are completely confidential and will put you in contact with one of our compassionate counselors. We are here to help you break free from prescription drug abuse. Please call today find out how.</p>
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		<title>How Do I Tell My Family I Overdosed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescription Drug Abuse Topics]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[How Counseling And Rehab Can Help You Tell Your Family You Overdosed]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[How To Talk About Overdose]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Power And Danger Of Psychological Addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Addiction is a frightening disease that causes deep changes in the way a person thinks, feels and acts. These changes are often unnoticed by the addict until the disease is well established, but friends and family members often suspect there is a problem long before the addict knows. It is often extremely difficult, if not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/how-do-i-tell-my-family-i-overdosed.jpg" alt="How Do I Tell My Family I Overdosed?" title="How Do I Tell My Family I Overdosed?" width="283" height="283" class="alignright size-full wp-image-627" />Addiction is a frightening disease that causes deep changes in the way a person thinks, feels and acts. These changes are often unnoticed by the addict until the disease is well established, but friends and family members often suspect there is a problem long before the addict knows. It is often extremely difficult, if not impossible, for addicts to admit to themselves – let alone their families – that they have a problem until it is painfully obvious. Once they hit bottom, such as experiencing an overdose, they may still struggle with a range of emotions and justifications that prevent them from admitting that they have a problem and need help. The justifications may involve the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>I don’t want to disappoint my parents</li>
<li>I don’t want to give my sibling the satisfaction of seeing me fail</li>
<li>I don’t want my little brother or sister to stop looking up to me</li>
<li>I don’t want to worry my parents, so I’ll wait until I’m over this to let them know</li>
</ul>
<p>If you have recently overdosed you need help. Admitting that, and accepting the help that so many people are eager to give you is your first step toward healing.</p>
<h2>The Power and Danger of Psychological Addiction</h2>
<p>Addiction rewires the brain of addicts. The same part of the brain that is most affected by the high of alcohol and drug abuse is also responsible for the following psychological functions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Impulse control</li>
<li>Managing emotions</li>
<li>Forming and recalling memories</li>
<li>Anxiety and stress management</li>
<li>Forming habits and reinforcing behaviors</li>
</ul>
<p>The brain will use all of these elements to keep you addicted, even if you desperately want to quit. These emotional responses operate on a much deeper and more powerful level than rational thought. When you consider getting clean, your addiction may lead to the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Denial that you have a problem</li>
<li>Justification of substance abuse</li>
<li>Overconfidence in your ability to quit when you choose to</li>
<li>Procrastination</li>
<li>Blaming others</li>
<li>Avoiding people, places and circumstances that make you feel guilty</li>
</ul>
<p>The best thing that can happen to an addict in this situation is for him to have a moment of clarity before it is too late. Those who take advantage of those moments and seek out the help they need before they can talk themselves out of it can find lasting healing.</p>
<h2>Help for Families Struggling with Addiction and Overdose</h2>
<p>If you have recently overdosed and you’re nervous about telling your family about it, please call our 24hour, toll-free helpline today. Our addiction counselors are well versed in helping people just like you sort through the mess that you are in. We can answer any questions you may have about addiction and treatment as well as help you develop a plan for communicating with your family about your disease.<br />
Researching your disease online is a great start, but there is a live human being waiting to talk to you right now. If this is your moment of clarity don’t let it pass you by. The call is confidential and free. Pick up the phone and let us help you start on the road to freedom from addiction.</p>
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		<title>Can I Use a Family Member&#8217;s Pain Medication to Treat an Injury?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescription Drug Abuse Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Can I Use A Family Member’s Pain Medication To Treat An Injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painkiller Addiction Help]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prescription pain medications are among the most addictive chemicals available. Names like oxycodone, hydrocodone and Demerol are common with both street dealers and in tabloid headlines. A common source of abused painkillers is pills left over from legitimate prescriptions. The Risks of Non-prescribed Use of Painkillers Most physicians will encourage patients to discontinue use of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/can-i-use-a-family-members-pain-medication-to-treat-an-injury-300x211.jpg" alt="Can I Use a Family Member&#039;s Pain Medication to Treat an Injury?" title="Can I Use a Family Member&#039;s Pain Medication to Treat an Injury?" width="300" height="211" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-624" />Prescription pain medications are among the most addictive chemicals available. Names like oxycodone, hydrocodone and Demerol are common with both street dealers and in tabloid headlines. A common source of abused painkillers is pills left over from legitimate prescriptions.</p>
<h2>The Risks of Non-prescribed Use of Painkillers</h2>
<p>Most physicians will encourage patients to discontinue use of prescription painkillers as quickly as possible. The odds of developing an addiction are slim if a person with no history of substance abuse follows his dosing instructions precisely; but, it does happen. When patients rightly discontinue use of their meds as soon as they can, they may end up with leftover drugs, and it may be tempting to take or offer these to someone in the future. Leftover drugs should always be disposed of by either returning them to the pharmacy or to your doctor. It is important to allow your doctor to prescribe any necessary pain medications for new injuries, as it allows him or her to keep track of the amount of drugs being used by each patient.</p>
<h2>Painkillers and Psychological Addiction</h2>
<p>Prescription painkillers are often narcotic opiates. They block pain signals in the brain by binding to specialized chemical receptors. The risk for addiction comes from the effect these chemicals have on the pleasure center of the brain. Pain medications give users a euphoric high that blocks any symptoms of psychological distress as it blocks physical pain. The relief these drugs offer the brain is short-lived, though. The brain will crave this relief on a deep, emotional level that is much more powerful to direct behavior than rational thought. Individuals with any of the following psychological conditions should be extremely careful about taking narcotics:</p>
<ul>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>Anxiety disorders</li>
<li>Borderline personality disorders</li>
<li>Behavioral addictions</li>
<li>Eating disorders</li>
<li>Schizophrenia</li>
</ul>
<p>Attentive physicians will screen their patients for these issues before prescribing opiates. If you hand painkillers over to a family member, you may risk them becoming dependent with their first dose.</p>
<h2>Painkiller Addiction Help</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love has developed an addiction to prescription painkillers, we can help. Call our 24 hour toll-free helpline any time of day or night, and let our expert counselors answer your questions. We can connect you with the best possible recovery resources for your specific needs. If a family member is pressuring you to give him or her un-prescribed medications, call us for advice on how to talk about chemical dependency.</p>
<p>Addiction is a real disease that, if left untreated, can lead to depression, health issues or even death. Don’t risk it. Dispose of leftover prescription drugs properly (not by flushing into the public water supply), and call us for help right away. The call is free and confidential. Pick up the phone today.</p>
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		<title>Benefit from Learning the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescription Drug Abuse Topics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[People can become addicted to prescription drugs without realizing they are at risk. They may do nothing more dangerous than fill a legitimate prescription for painkillers, antidepressants, sleep aids or other medications. They may assume that addiction only affects reckless, irresponsible or maladjusted people, but the truth is that prescription drug addiction can affect anyone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/benefit-from-learning-the-dangers-of-prescription-drug-abuse-300x199.jpg" alt="Benefit from Learning the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse" title="Benefit from Learning the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-620" />People can become addicted to prescription drugs without realizing they are at risk. They may do nothing more dangerous than fill a legitimate prescription for painkillers, antidepressants, sleep aids or other medications. They may assume that addiction only affects reckless, irresponsible or maladjusted people, but the truth is that prescription drug addiction can affect anyone including the following: </p>
<ul>
<li>Mothers</li>
<li>Teachers</li>
<li>Ministers</li>
<li>Athletes</li>
<li>Judges</li>
<li>Medical professionals</li>
<li>High school students</li>
<li>Grandparents</li>
</ul>
<p>Learning about the basic risks of and treatment options for prescription drug addiction can help a person avoid the trap of drug abuse, or it can help them find a way out if they are already stuck.</p>
<h2>How Prescription Medication Addiction Happens</h2>
<p>While each addictive medication has its own unique properties, the general pattern of addiction is relatively similar from drug to drug. This pattern may involve the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Medications create physical dependency by replacing naturally occurring chemicals</li>
<li>Medications give users a euphoric high that can be pleasurable and enticing</li>
<li>Medications provide temporary relief of underlying psychological disorders</li>
<li>Patients may fear the return of physical or emotional pain if they stop taking the drug</li>
<li>Patients with a history of substance abuse or addiction may relapse into addiction with the use of certain prescription drugs</li>
<li>Patients may take more medication than prescribed or take it more frequently, as their bodies develop a tolerance to it</li>
<li>Some people are born with a biological predisposition toward chemical dependency</li>
</ul>
<p>People may intentionally take drugs that are not prescribed to them because they know that the drugs will give them a high, but this intentional abuse isn’t necessary for addiction to form.</p>
<h2>Symptoms of Prescription Medication Addiction</h2>
<p>The following are signs of addiction to prescription medications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dishonesty with friends, loved ones or self about medication use</li>
<li>Defensiveness, denial or justification when confronted about medication use</li>
<li>Prescription manipulation or “doctor shopping” to get more medication</li>
<li>Taking medications in higher doses or more frequently than prescribed</li>
<li>Combining medications with other drugs or alcohol to intensify the effects</li>
</ul>
<p>If any of these symptoms are occurring there is a good chance that an addiction has formed. Recovery becomes more challenging as the disease progresses, so getting help as early as possible is important. </p>
<h2>Understanding Effective Treatment Options for Prescription Medication Addiction</h2>
<p>Any effective recovery program for prescription drug addiction must include fully integrated treatment of all aspects of the disease. This comprehensive treatment should involve the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Physical treatment during medically supervised detox services</li>
<li>Psychological addiction care through therapy and counseling</li>
<li>Treatment of co-occurring or underlying disorders</li>
</ul>
<p>The most effective programs accomplish this through multifaceted treatment plans that are customized for each individual.</p>
<h2>Finding the Best Help for Your Prescription Drug Addiction Recovery</h2>
<p>Call our toll-free helpline any time of day or night. We are here to provide information and resources related to prescription drug abuse and addiction. We can listen to your concerns, answer your questions and provide tangible support that can get you on the road to lasting healing. Call today.</p>
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		<title>Prescription Drug Addiction after Major Surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Painkillers and other drugs prescribed after surgery can be extremely addictive. It is unlikely that someone with no history of substance abuse or addiction will become addicted to painkillers, if they follow their doctor’s instructions and quit taking medication as soon as possible. However no one is immune to prescription drug addiction. Once a person [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/prescription-drug-addiction-after-major-surgery-300x199.jpg" alt="Prescription Drug Addiction after Major Surgery" title="Prescription Drug Addiction after Major Surgery" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-614" />Painkillers and other drugs prescribed after surgery can be extremely addictive. It is unlikely that someone with no history of substance abuse or addiction will become addicted to painkillers, if they follow their doctor’s instructions and quit taking medication as soon as possible. However no one is immune to prescription drug addiction. Once a person has developed a dependency to painkillers, he or she will need experienced and caring drug abuse or addiction recovery help. </p>
<h2>Why Are Prescription Drugs Hard to Quit Taking?</h2>
<p>Most prescription painkillers are narcotics. This is a family of drugs that also includes heroin and opium. Narcotics work very well as pain blockers, because they bind to specialized chemical receptors used to transmit pain signals in the brain. They replace naturally occurring pain managing chemicals, and this creates increased pain relief but also causes users to becomes dependent on the drug to feel normal. Users also develop a tolerance to prescription drugs which means they will require higher or more frequent doses to feel the desired effects. Painkilling prescription drugs also give users a euphoric high, as they block any feelings of emotional anxiety or distress along with the physical pain signals. The brain will crave this relief in a powerful way, and these cravings may overpower rational thought or will. A person who has developed a psychological addiction to painkillers will often be unable to quit taking the drugs without professional help. </p>
<h2>How Recovery from Prescription Drug Addiction Happens</h2>
<p>Lasting recovery from prescription drug addiction will require treatment of both physical and psychological dependence and the careful treatment of any underlying or co-occurring emotional disorders. This happens best through fully integrated treatment programs that use a combination of tried and true treatment methods with innovative or alternative approaches. Some of the most successful programs use a wide range of therapies that may include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Individual counseling</li>
<li>Support group meetings</li>
<li>Education about addiction and recovery</li>
<li>Preparation for reentry into normal life</li>
<li>Spiritual care</li>
<li>Alternative options such as meditation and yoga</li>
</ul>
<p>Often the most effective treatment happens through residential or inpatient programs, but only an addiction counselor can help determine the best program for your unique needs. </p>
<h2>Find Prescription Drug Addiction Recovery Help Today</h2>
<p>If you or a loved one has had major surgery and is now struggling to get off of prescription drugs, we can help. If left untreated, this disease will destroy your physical and emotional health. Don’t let this happen. Call our toll-free helpline any time of day or night, and let our addiction counselors answer your questions and connect you with the best possible treatment for your unique needs. Call today.</p>
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		<title>Migraines and Prescription Drug Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those suffering from migraines will go to great lengths to find relief, but many of the most commonly prescribed medications carry a strong risk for addiction. When given a choice between intense headaches or chemical dependency, many of these people don’t know what to do. If you are addicted to your prescription for migraines, there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/migraines-and-prescription-drug-abuse-211x300.jpg" alt="Migraines and Prescription Drug Abuse" title="Migraines and Prescription Drug Abuse" width="211" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-610" />Those suffering from migraines will go to great lengths to find relief, but many of the most commonly prescribed medications carry a strong risk for addiction. When given a choice between intense headaches or chemical dependency, many of these people don’t know what to do. If you are addicted to your prescription for migraines, there is a way to get clean while also managing your migraines.</p>
<h2>Addictive Migraine Medications</h2>
<p>There are several different medical approaches to treating migraines and many patients have to try several different options before finding what works for them. The following medications are among the most commonly prescribed:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Fiorinol</em> is a combination of the sedative barbiturate butalbital and aspirin and caffeine. As with all barbiturates, Butalbital can be very addictive if taken for more than a couple of weeks.</li>
<li><em>Percocet</em> is a combination of the opioid oxycodone with acetaminophen. This drug is also highly addictive.</li>
<li><em>Benzodiazepines</em> like Valium and Xanax are sometimes prescribed for migraines as they are muscle relaxers. These drugs have a high likelihood of causing dependence.</li>
<li><em>Anti-inflammatory drugs</em> such as ibuprofen and naproxen are non-addictive and provide relief for some patients.</li>
</ul>
<p>Drugs are not a long-term solution to migraines, and some such as opiates can make headaches worse over time. Opiates and benzodiazepines lead to tolerance which requires increasingly higher doses of the drugs to be taken for patients to feel relief. Patients with persistent pain may also take too much medication overall and suffer from Medication Overuse Headaches (MOH). For these reasons and more it is absolutely essential that anyone suffering from migraines to find comprehensive treatment. Many alternative treatments including massage, bio-feedback and heat therapy may be effective without the risk of addiction.</p>
<h2>Prescription Drug Addiction Recovery</h2>
<p>Anyone with migraines who has developed an addiction to prescription medications will require specialized treatment. Finding treatment is not as easy as just finding any rehab center, as traditional drug rehab facilities may focus on the addiction but be unprepared to treat the migraines simultaneously. Fortunately there are several emerging treatment centers who understand the intricacies associated with treating this unique type of patient.</p>
<h2>Help for Migraines and Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with migraines and are concerned about prescription drug abuse, please call our 24 hour toll-free helpline today. Our specially trained counselors are standing by with answers to the questions that have been concerning you. We can even connect you with the best available programs for migraine-related recovery. Migraines are crippling, and addiction only complicates them. We can help you find the relief you need. Call today.</p>
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		<title>Is It Legal to Take Prescription Drugs that Aren&#8217;t Prescribed to Me?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wizard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is difficult for someone with a prescription drug abuse problem to get continued access to painkillers or other drugs. An individual may start using prescription medication that was not specifically prescribed to him or her, and this can result in legal troubles. The Prescription Medication Problem Painkillers are controlled substances and are prescribed to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.prescriptiondrugabusehelp.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/is-it-legal-to-take-prescription-drugs-not-prescribed-to-me-300x225.jpg" alt="Is It Legal to Take Prescription Drugs that Aren&#039;t Prescribed to Me?" title="Is It Legal to Take Prescription Drugs that Aren&#039;t Prescribed to Me?" width="300" height="225" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-606" />It is difficult for someone with a prescription drug abuse problem to get continued access to painkillers or other drugs. An individual may start using prescription medication that was not specifically prescribed to him or her, and this can result in legal troubles.</p>
<h2>The Prescription Medication Problem</h2>
<p>Painkillers are controlled substances and are prescribed to those who need them to meet a specific medical need. These medications are only considered to be safe when their use is monitored by medical professionals. Taking prescription drugs that have not been prescribed to you is abuse or misuse of a drug. Taking prescription painkillers without the direction and guidance of a doctor can be just as dangerous as taking an illegal drug like heroin, and the risks associated with taking prescription drugs include an accidental overdose when taken a larger dosage than is recommended.</p>
<h2>Prescription Drug Abuse Laws</h2>
<p>It is not illegal to have possession of prescription drugs that are not specifically prescribed to your name, as you can hold medication prescribed to a family member or other individual. A person with a prescription drug addiction may still find themselves in legal trouble, if they are in possession of drugs that are not prescribed to them, and they are abusing the medications. Getting into an accident while under the influence of prescription drugs, especially if the medications are not prescribed you to, can increase the legal ramifications of the accident. Purchasing prescription painkillers or other medications that are not prescribed to you can put you at risk for an arrest and prosecution. Purchasing prescription drugs on the street is risky, as you may not actually receive your drug of choice. You are at high risk of taking an unidentified medication that could lead to an overdose or other severe medical concern.</p>
<h2>Getting Professional Treatment for Painkiller Dependence</h2>
<p>Getting prescription drug addiction treatment from professionals who are familiar with the complexities of addiction is a vital part of regaining control of your life and avoiding the legal concerns that can accompany addiction. If you receive Dual Diagnosis addiction treatment, your addiction to prescription medication will be addressed at the same time as your underlying mental and emotional health concerns. There is a strong connection between addiction and mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety.</p>
<h2>Avoid Legal Troubles Related to Prescription Drug Abuse</h2>
<p>If you or someone that you love can benefit from professional prescription drug addiction treatment, we can help. Painkiller addiction treatment is complex and should be handled by those who are adept at handling the complexities of detox and recovery. Call our toll-free addiction helpline to speak in complete confidence with one of our compassionate counselors about your need for quality painkiller addiction help. We are here to address all of your questions and concerns about prescription drug abuse and the recovery process. Call us today. We are here to guide you to long-lasting sobriety.</p>
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