Prescription Drug Treatment
Approximately 52 million Americans age 12 or older had used prescription medications in a non-medical manner at some point in their lives. Many had slowly become dependant. Some people didn’t even notice when they shifted from recreational abuse to addiction, but the consequences are always severe when dependence is present. From there, a drug and alcohol detox, followed by inpatient therapy and support groups, can offer relief.
Prescription medications are intended to manage pain and the discomfort of the user’s conditions. Individuals with medical conditions like cancer or asthma, or with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, use prescription medications to control feelings of a happy life.
But some people abuse prescription medications recreationally, across the nation and even the globe. While those who use prescription medications may think that abusing them is safe, they can cause severe consequences. Sometimes, those who abuse prescription drugs require the help of a treatment center to recover.
