Prescription Drug Rehab

Prescription drug abuse is by most accounts the hardest form of addiction and substance abuse to conquer. The fight against any prescribed medication has become an ever greater problem in the United States and fighting the addiction to the medication has become more and more complex. Prescription medication is most often given to a patient following physical trauma such as serious injury or minor or major surgery. While it is appropriate to take a prescription medication in the doses prescribed, oftentimes a person will begin taking the medication more often because of the temporary feelings of euphoria that the pill may provide. Substance abuse and especially prescription drug abuse can quickly turn into addiction as the body becomes more tolerant and requires greater quantities to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

The most abused prescription medications include painkillers such as opiates, sedatives that treat anxiety or a multitude of sleep issues, and stimulants that are commonly used for attention disorders, obesity, and narcolepsy. In the United States, many of these drugs have brand names that include: OxyContin, Roxicet, Percocet, Vicodin, Xanax, Valium, Librium, Klonopin, Adderall, Dexedrine, and Ritalin, Some opiates are so powerful that they lead to physical dependence in as little as one week even when taken exactly as prescribed.

Prescription drug rehab is a very specialized form of treatment because many of the people that are addicted to the medication do not realize that they are indeed abusing the pills. This is usually caused by incorrect assumption that if a medical professional has prescribed the drug, then it is safe to take as needed, rather than following directions.

According to the National Institutes of Health, a full 20% of United States residents are using prescription medication outside of regular medical direction. As a result, it is all the more important to have drug treatment centers that can effectively work with those abusing prescription drugs.

If you believe that you or your loved one has a problem with prescription drugs and is in need of prescription drug rehab you should seek professional attention immediately. Speaking to one of the trained counselors at Destination Hope is a great start and the call is completely confidential. We will help you decide the best care for your particular situation and level of prescription drug abuse. Usually, we will suggest a trusted medical detox center as the first part of your rehabilitation. Detox however, is largely ineffective without longer-term prescription drug rehab at a licensed drug rehab facility like Destination Hope. Our 30, 60 and 90 day drug rehab programs are meant to give the addict the tools they will need to remain sober for the rest of their lives and avoid relapse. Our drug rehab program is intimate with only 18 beds, which allows us to give the individualized care to each and every one of our patients. We also follow-up with clients that have completed our programs, working with them on a regular basis to make sure that their sobriety is not compromised by events that may occur outside of treatment.

That dedication to our clients has allowed us to become one of the leading drug rehab programs in the United States. Your journey to sobriety starts with a phone call and we look forward to speaking with you.

Please call one of our counselors at 1-866-808-7111.