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. To help with that, in this blog post, we’re going to discuss why prescription drug addiction is so common, the signs of prescription drug addiction, the types of prescription drugs that are commonly abused, and how to find prescription drug treatment in South Florida.

There are many different types of addiction, and all of them can be difficult to treat or deal with the effects. Still, one of the most prevalent forms of addiction in the United States and one that is incredibly difficult to deal with is prescription drug addiction. An addiction to prescription drugs in prescription drug abuse is so common, in fact, that many medications are tightly regulated in control to where people are able to be given large amounts of them. This partly depends on the type of drug prescribed and the potential for addiction that the drug carries, but it has nonetheless become a problem here in America.

Why is Prescription Drug Addiction so Common?

If you’ve never suffered from addiction, it is easy to wonder why prescription drug addiction is so common. There are a number of factors that contribute to prescription drug addiction and why many people find themselves struggling with it.

First, one of the reasons why prescription drug addiction is so common is due to the fact that many of the drugs that are prescribed to treat a wide range of medical conditions have a likelihood of becoming addicted regardless of whether a person misuses the drug or not.

Many people become addicted without realizing it because they have been on a particular medication for a long time. Over time, the body becomes dependent on that medication. Thus, when use increases, so does the likelihood of addiction.

It is important to think about the fact that the reason prescription drug addiction is so common is due to the sheer volume of prescriptions that many people take. Whether it be opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or another type of drug, there is a chance that a person may become addicted.

What Prescription Drugs Are Commonly Abused?

The most widely abused prescription drugs in America are opioids. Opioids are prescribed to too many people every day to treat injuries and deal with pain management and recovery after surgery and other reasons, coupled with the fact that so many opioids are prescribed that opioids are incredibly addictive by nature. Within this category of drugs are the medications in the Oxycontin family, all of which are highly addictive. That’s not to mention the fact that drugs like heroin and fentanyl are also considered opioids, both of which are incredibly powerful and Incredibly addictive.

Other commonly abused drugs include benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety and other disorders and some psychotropic drugs used to treat mental illness. As you can see, various types of drugs can be prescribed, and many of them can be highly addictive and prone to abuse. 

What Are the Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse?

While no two people are alike, there are some signs to look out for when it comes to prescription drug abuse.

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, 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, such as keeping secrets, neglecting responsibilities, and becoming depressed or detached from their day-to-day life. A sure sign that someone is abusing drugs is when they continue to use the drug or exhibit behavior even after it is damaging their lives.

How to Find Prescription Drug Treatment Centers in South Florida

If you or someone you know is suffering from prescription drug addiction, then it’s time to get help. Principles Recovery Center can provide outpatient addiction treatment to South Florida, as well as specialized care for adolescents and teens.

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 and not just the drug you are addicted to. When you’re ready to get help, don’t hesitate to contact us at Principles Recovery Center right away.

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At Principles Recovery Center, we believe that knowledge is the first step to getting the help you need to battle your addiction. To help with that, in this blog post, we're going to discuss why prescription drug addiction is so common, the signs of prescription drug addiction, the types of prescription drugs that are commonly abused, and how to find prescription drug treatment in South Florida.

There are many different types of addiction, and all of them can be difficult to treat or deal with the effects. Still, one of the most prevalent forms of addiction in the United States and one that is incredibly difficult to deal with is prescription drug addiction. An addiction to prescription drugs in prescription drug abuse is so common, in fact, that many medications are tightly regulated in control to where people are able to be given large amounts of them. This partly depends on the type of drug prescribed and the potential for addiction that the drug carries, but it has nonetheless become a problem here in America.

Why is Prescription Drug Addiction so Common?

If you've never suffered from addiction, it is easy to wonder why prescription drug addiction is so common. There are a number of factors that contribute to prescription drug addiction and why many people find themselves struggling with it.

First, one of the reasons why prescription drug addiction is so common is due to the fact that many of the drugs that are prescribed to treat a wide range of medical conditions have a likelihood of becoming addicted regardless of whether a person misuses the drug or not.

Many people become addicted without realizing it because they have been on a particular medication for a long time. Over time, the body becomes dependent on that medication. Thus, when use increases, so does the likelihood of addiction.

It is important to think about the fact that the reason prescription drug addiction is so common is due to the sheer volume of prescriptions that many people take. Whether it be opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or another type of drug, there is a chance that a person may become addicted.

What Prescription Drugs Are Commonly Abused?

The most widely abused prescription drugs in America are opioids. Opioids are prescribed to too many people every day to treat injuries and deal with pain management and recovery after surgery and other reasons, coupled with the fact that so many opioids are prescribed that opioids are incredibly addictive by nature. Within this category of drugs are the medications in the Oxycontin family, all of which are highly addictive. That's not to mention the fact that drugs like heroin and fentanyl are also considered opioids, both of which are incredibly powerful and Incredibly addictive.

Other commonly abused drugs include benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety and other disorders and some psychotropic drugs used to treat mental illness. As you can see, various types of drugs can be prescribed, and many of them can be highly addictive and prone to abuse. 

What Are the Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse?

While no two people are alike, there are some signs to look out for when it comes to prescription drug abuse.

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, 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, such as keeping secrets, neglecting responsibilities, and becoming depressed or detached from their day-to-day life. A sure sign that someone is abusing drugs is when they continue to use the drug or exhibit behavior even after it is damaging their lives.

How to Find Prescription Drug Treatment Centers in South Florida

If you or someone you know is suffering from prescription drug addiction, then it's time to get help. Principles Recovery Center can provide outpatient addiction treatment to South Florida, as well as specialized care for adolescents and teens.

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 and not just the drug you are addicted to. When you're ready to get help, don't hesitate to contact us at Principles Recovery Center right away.

Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Dr. Carlos Satulovsky ( Medical Director )
Dr. Carlos Satulovsky is a board-certified psychiatrist and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Facultad De Ciencias Medicas/Universidad Nacional. He is affiliated with medical facilities North Shore Medical Center.

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