Prescription drug rehab centers treat people who have lost control of their use of prescription drugs and become addicted. The person may have received a prescription and initially used it as directed for something like pain, a stimulant effect, or as a way to treat anxiety or depression. At some point, they stopped taking the pills as prescribed and developed an addiction. Other people obtain prescription medications from friends, family, or drug dealers. Their initial intention may be to use the drugs recreationally or for increased energy, but they quickly lose control. These individuals also can end up with a substance use disorder as a result.

When someone comes to us for help to stop abusing prescription drugs, we treat them like the individual they are. This means we begin with an extensive conversation to determine the origin of their drug usage, how much they typically take, and what kind of drugs. From there, we can create a program that takes into account the person’s exact needs. 

Our medical and therapy staff is composed of compassionate experts who focus their work on helping people overcome addiction. We get to know the people we treat and partner with them so they have a reliable team to help them. We don’t believe getting off prescription drugs is just about white-knuckling your way through withdrawal. We help you understand the reasons you developed the addiction and how you can find your way out of it. The lessons learned in treatment will last long after you leave the program.

There are many avenues available to treat prescription drug abuse. Quality prescription drug rehab centers know that combining several therapy modalities provides people with the best chance of becoming sober. The most common types of therapy include individual, family, and group therapy. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) both help people overcome addiction. 

Other options include holistic therapy, trauma-based therapy, adventure-based counseling, and health and wellness. Additionally, medically-assisted care can help ease withdrawal symptoms. Each type of therapy offers ways to help people develop healthy coping skills. Rather than react immediately to the desire to begin using prescription pills again, they can apply lessons learned during therapy to resist triggering emotions and events.

If you get the feeling you may need to go to a prescription drug rehab center but aren’t sure, you can ask yourself some questions. First, look at the list of signs and symptoms of addiction and see if any apply to you. You can ask yourself if you realize that you cannot stop using prescription drugs without help. You may find yourself isolating from others and no longer being interested in hobbies or social events because they interfere with drug usage. 

Many times, family members and friends have expressed great concern about their loved one’s usage of prescription drugs. It may be hard to digest, but often it’s those around you who see the problem before you do. Additionally, you can consult with your doctor and ask for an evaluation to see if you need treatment for addiction.