How to Find Prescription Drug Treatment in South Florida
At Principles Recovery Center, we believe that knowledge is the first step to getting the help you need to battle your addiction. Knowledge about certain prescription drugs is especially important, as most people would not associate addiction with taking drugs their doctor prescribes. But some prescription drugs–particularly those containing opioids and benzodiazepines–are so powerful that even taking them as prescribed can lead to dependence.
Addiction to prescription drugs has become so prevalent, in fact, that many medications are now tightly regulated. Healthcare practitioners and pharmacies more carefully monitor prescriptions to ensure they are not being overprescribed or misused. Even so, people who become dependent on prescription drugs can turn to illicit sources to continue their use when they are no longer able to get a prescription. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, Principles Recovery Center can help.
Why is Prescription Drug Addiction So Common?
A number of factors contribute to prescription drug addiction and can help explain why so many people find themselves struggling with it.
First, some prescription drugs are so powerful that, even when taking the drug as prescribed, a person can become dependent on the drug. Once physical dependence sets in, psychological and emotional dependence (addiction) can easily follow, especially if other factors are at play.
For example, someone who suffers from a mental health disorder will be more likely to develop an addiction to their medication. People who have a history of addiction in their family, who are dealing with unresolved trauma, or who have chronic stress or physical pain are also more susceptible to becoming addicted to their prescription medication.
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DETOXING FROM PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Undergoing medical detoxification for a prescription drug addiction is especially important because the medical detox team can help alleviate the symptoms the prescription drug was initially intended to help with. For example, if someone is addicted to an anti-anxiety benzodiazepine like Klonopin, the medical detox team will be able to offer extra care in managing the anxiety that comes with withdrawal.
Once a client has fully rid their body of the prescription medication, they will be ready to participate in an intensive treatment program like we offer at Principles. Programming will focus on therapeutic techniques to discover the root of the addiction and to help the client learn how to manage their anxiety or pain in a sustainable way that supports their overall health.
What Prescription Drugs Are Commonly Misused?
Other commonly abused drugs include benzodiazepines (which are used to treat anxiety and other disorders) and some psychotropic drugs used to treat mental illness. It’s very important that any addictive prescription drug be taken as directed and only as a temporary solution until long-term interventions can be put in place.
What Are the Signs of Prescription Drug Addiction?
In particular, a person may begin to use more than they have been prescribed. They may also change the form in which they use the drug, such as crushing up pills into powder and snorting them or injecting them into their veins. They may also exhibit drug-seeking behavior, such as trying to get more of that particular drug by lying to or manipulating doctors to get new prescriptions, or trying to switch to more potent medications.
Along with these behaviors, a person may also become distant from their family and friends and start to behave differently, keeping secrets, neglecting responsibilities, and becoming depressed or detached from their day-to-day life. A sure sign that someone is misusing drugs is when they continue to use the drug even after acknowledging it is damaging their lives.
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Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment at Principles Recovery Center
No matter what type of addiction you’re suffering from, our kind and caring staff will be there with you through the entire process to provide you with personalized care that is directed at the root cause of your addiction. When you’re ready to get help, don’t hesitate to contact us at Principles Recovery Center right away.
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