Prescription Drug Rehab

The current prescription drug threat in the US

According to a DEA report that was released at the end of 2009, the current drug threat in the US that the organization is primarily focusing on includes the following 6 substances:

• cocaine (crack and powder form)
• heroin
• marijuana
• MDMA’s (“club” drugs such as Ecstasy or GHB)
• methamphetamines (including crystal meth)
• prescription drugs and painkillers

It is the last one on the list that is the focal point of this content because the number of reported cases of abuse and addiction to these different medications is growing annually.  The specific drugs of concern are the synthetic opiate-based painkillers such as Demerol, Oxycontin, Percocet, and Vicodin.

These four listed above are the primary ones that have created the need for prescription drug rehab programs at many addiction treatment and recovery centers throughout the US.  It seems like everyday day we are hearing or reading about celebrities are getting addicted to these painkillers and going into a rehab center to recover.  The problem with these addiction treatment and recovery centers is that the most of them do not realize that there is a significant difference between men and women where their addictions are concerned.

The need for women’s drug rehab facilities

Besides the physiological differences between men and women, there are key differences regarding prescription drug addiction and what causes it.  The consequences for women health-wise are different and so is the way in which those addictions progress.  Women who have addictions to prescription meds have typically undergone a traumatic experience in the past.  In fact, physical and/or sexual abuse has been seen in their past histories nearly 70% of the time.  There are also lengthy histories of alcohol and drug abuse evident as well.

As a result of the above, there has been a growing need for prescription drug rehab programs that target the needs of women.  Our women’s rehab facility offers these types of rehab programs so that you can enter our facility and eventually return to society free of the substance that has been controlling and ruining your life.  Remember that any addiction, whether it is alcohol or drugs not only damages you emotionally and physical, it tears your family apart in the process.  So you have made the right decision by approaching us for help with your addiction.

You will be welcomed into a residential setting and stay in a homelike environment during your treatment and recovery period when you enroll in one of our prescription drug rehab programs.  For more information regarding our prescription drug rehab programs for women please contact us at the toll-free phone number listed at the top of this page.  Our caring and experienced staff is always here for you.