Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drugs intend to treat physical or mental health conditions when taken according to a doctor’s instructions. This means that prescription drug abuse comes in a few different forms. It could begin with giving an individual a prescription medication. Over time, a reliance develops as an individual requires more of the same prescription to achieve the desired effect.

Prescription Drug Misuse

Conversely, prescription drug misuse can also refer to taking another person’s medication or using prescription drugs to get high. Some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs are those used to treat anxiety, opioid painkillers, and stimulant abuse.

Once a person has developed an emotional and physical dependence from abusing prescription medications, the risk factors associated with withdrawal symptoms are even higher. A person will usually experience withdrawal symptoms within 12 hours after their last dose.

With the help of our specialists, you can safely face withdrawal symptoms and break your cycle of drug abuse. This process is called medical detox, a crucial step to help reduce your risk of relapse in the future. Due to the challenging withdrawal symptoms many individuals face, it is important to detox under the care of medical professionals to prevent relapse and ensure safety during the process.

Physical Symptoms

The physical symptoms are intended to make your body believe it is sick without the regular drug use it has become used to. Withdrawal symptoms can vary based on which prescription medication a person abuses. However, they will most often develop symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and body aches and pains. In more severe cases, a person can experience withdrawal seizures that may lead to death.

Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms

The mental health impact for those who abuse prescription drugs is also very apparent during withdrawal. Therefore, a person who struggles with prescription medication substance abuse will exhibit irritation, mood swings, and not being able to focus after they quit drug use. The most severe psychological withdrawal symptoms in response to prescription drug use are depression and suicidal thoughts.

Remember, the help of professionals is necessary when detoxing from prescription drugs to ensure safety during this period.

Our prescription drug addiction treatment programs are based on the principles of the 12-step program. As a result, we are committed to guiding you through detox, mental health services, and substance abuse aftercare. 

All of our programs emphasize mental health care, which can take place in various formats, including individual therapy and group counseling.

Individual Behavioral Therapy

In addition, individual behavioral therapy will help you reframe the negative self-talk that often leads to substance abuse. Then group counseling services will teach you important life skills that you can use to avoid abusing prescription drugs in the future.

By focusing on the mental and emotional side of substance abuse, individuals have an improved likelihood of getting sober and staying sober.

Our mission at 4 Seasons Detox is that recovery requires a lifelong commitment. When you participate in one of our programs, we work directly with you to offer the addiction treatment services you most need to achieve and maintain successful sobriety.

Contact us today for more information on how 4 Seasons Detox and Recovery House can best serve you. Whether you want to figure out insurance coverage, our rehab admissions process, or other treatment options, one phone call can begin your recovery.