Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment

Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
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Every day in America, thousands of people see their life thrown into turmoil as a result of prescription drug addiction. Yet only a small percentage of the 50 million people who misuse prescription drugs and who need professional help for this problem will receive it. There are two components of prescription drug addiction found at a drug rehab center: physical and psychological. Each component requires a unique brand of treatment and is addressed through a unique aspect of the rehab process.

Treating the Physical Addiction to Prescription Drugs

An individual’s physical addiction to prescription drugs must be addressed before they can move on to the important psychological elements of the condition. This is handled through detox. Prescription drug detox occurs when the individuals stops their use of the drug in question long enough to give their body a chance to cleanse itself of the harmful toxins found in the drugs. Detox is especially important in cases of OxyContin addiction or Vicodin addiction, where the strong opiate elements of these drugs leave behind a number of harmful substances.

Treating the Psychological Addiction to Prescription Drugs

While physical addiction plays a key role in one’s overall dependence on drugs, it is the psychological aspect of the condition that truly controls the depth and length of an individual’s addiction. Prescription drug addiction therapy cuts to the heart of why the individual uses drugs -and helps teach that person how to respond more productively to these “triggers” in everyday life.

There are three primary forms of prescription drug therapy:

  • Individual counseling. In these sessions, the individual meets one-on-one with a therapist to uncover the reasons why they have developed a prescription drug addiction. Once the counselor has a chance to learn about the individual’s background, they are able to help craft an “action plan” that shows them how to respond more positively to life stressors and live a drug-free life in the process.
  • Group counseling. Few drug addicts ever open up to others about their situation. This isolation causes them to fall deeper into their drug dependence -a situation that is especially prevalent in those with an addiction to Vicodin, OxyContin or other prescription drugs. Group counseling is a chance to talk openly and honestly about one’s addiction in front of other recovering addicts who are going through similar circumstances.
  • Family counseling. This is an opportunity to not only “clear the air” about the issues that have weakened family bonds as a result of the individual’s addiction, but also improve the lines of communication in such a way that it aids the recovery process from addiction. This is a chance to learn how to be supportive of one another -but more importantly learn how to love and trust again.

 

What Happens when Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment is over?

When an individual completes the prescription drug addiction treatment process, they still have challenges to face. Coping with stress without the assistance of mind altering drugs can be a tremendous hurdle for even the most committed recovering addict. To help ease the transition back into daily life, aftercare programs such as 12-step groups and follow-up counseling provide support, accountability and the occasional “tune up” to help individuals continue to incorporate the lessons of rehab into their daily lives.

Michael’s House is a residential drug addiction treatment center located in Palm Springs, California. The caring staff at this residential rehab center are experts in helping individuals break the cycle of prescription drug addiction. For more information, contact Michael’s House today at 1-877-345-8494.