Do I Need Prescription Drug Rehab?
It doesn't take long for prescription drug addiction to take hold of an individual and turn their lives upside down. A common story is that of the person who was prescribed medication by a doctor to cope with pain resulting from an injury or illness. The individual takes the medication as directed, but finds that after their pain has subsided, they enjoy the euphoric effects of the drug and continue to take more. Soon, they are unable to stop – and find themselves falling into a spiral of drug addiction.
Do you see yourself in this story? Many people who have been through drug rehab can relate to it. Read on to learn more about the warning signs that you, or someone you love may need prescription drug rehab.
Signs that you May Need Prescription Drug Rehab
- You are continuing to take medication, even though the condition it was prescribed for is no longer an issue.
- When you aren't taking the medication, you experience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, sweats, chills, mood swings and depression.
- You have tried to stop taking the medication, but are unable to do so.
- You have lied to a doctor about a medical condition in order to receive more of the drug.
- You have stolen from family or friends in order to fund additional purchase of the drug.
- You have stolen drugs out of the medicine cabinet of friends or family members.
Finding a Prescription Drug Rehab Program
Once you have properly assessed the situation, and come to terms with the fact that you do indeed have a problem with prescription drugs, the next step is to find an appropriate drug rehab program.
The first step in this process is to choose between a residential and an outpatient drug treatment facility. Residential drug rehabilitation has the individual moving into the facility for approximately a month (or longer, depending upon the severity of the condition) where they receive round the clock care and a place to focus solely on their recovery. Outpatient drug rehab features many of the same programs found in residential treatment, but the individual is free to go home at the end of the day (to be closer to support from friends and family).
Once this choice has been made, it is important to work with a facility that understands your addiction. Most facilities provide a free consultation over the phone. During this private conversation, ask the representative if the facility works with prescription drug addictions, and if so which ones. Some may feature ground breaking treatment for opiate painkiller addiction, while others work closely with those addicted to Adderall and other stimulants.
Michael's House is a residential addiction treatment facility located in Palm Springs, California. Through a unique combination of cutting-edge treatment methods and holistic care, Michael's House is able to deliver comprehensive "whole body" rehab that helps every aspect of the individual. Contact Michael's House today at for more information.
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