Millions of people worldwide suffer from a chronic pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, along with other medical disorders that require prescription medications to find relief. While these prescription medications are extremely effective in treating such medical conditions, they also are highly addictive even when taken as prescribed. Individuals taking prescription medications on a long term basis are at risk of developing a tolerance, dependency and if left untreated a full blown addiction.
Many of these prescription medications have psychoactive, or mind-altering effects, making them a prime target for drug abusers. When these prescription medications are used incorrectly they often result in addiction and pose great risk of accidental overdose resulting in death. It is a common misconception that because these are prescription medications they are safe to use, this is far from the truth and only adds to the millions of people who are suffering from prescription drug addictions. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 52 million people ages 12 years and older have used prescription medications for non-medical purposes.
Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
There are three main classes of prescription drugs that are commonly abused; opioid pain relievers, stimulants, and central nervous system depressants. These prescription drugs are known by many generic names, all posing a serious risk of addiction when used improperly or over a long period of time. Each of these prescription drugs cause changes in the brain and body, often resulting in physical and chemical dependency.
When dependent on these medications and abruptly stopping or reducing its use, the individual may experience uncomfortable and even painful symptoms of withdrawal. This may send them back to the drug to find relief. To successfully overcome an addiction to prescription drugs there is a need for detoxification and rehabilitation treatment. This will allow the individual to safely stop the use of the prescription drug with minimal discomforts.
Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction
Regardless to if you began using prescription drugs for medical purposes or recreation, it is important to seek help to overcome your addiction safely. At Outpatient Medical Detox we have a team of experienced doctors and chemical dependency specialists that will give you the supportive care you need to successfully overcome prescription drug addiction. Using medication reduction and the aid of non addictive prescription medications you will be eased through the withdrawal period with minimal discomforts. You will be monitored around the clock, ensuring your safety and comfort. Each day we help people, like yourself, overcome prescription addiction and to move forward to leading happy, healthy and more fulfilling lives in recovery. Contact Outpatient Medical Detox today to start on the road to recovery.