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Prescription Drug Treatment

Prescription drug rehab and/or prescription drug treatment is critical for those who are addicted to prescription drugs and who want to live ‘drug’ free. Because of the insidious nature of prescription substance addiction, it is almost impossible to detoxify and rehabilitate, except under the supervision of a competent physician in a comprehensive prescription rehab program.

Prescription Drug Classification

Prescription drugs or scheduled drugs are commonly classified into three categories:

• Narcotics/Analgesics (opioids)
Pain Relievers
(OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet)
- abused because of their eupho

• Stimulants (‘uppers’)
Anti-depressants, Anti-Anxiety; Narcolepsy
(Ritalin, Dexedrine, Meridia)
- abused because of their energizing and euphoric effects

• Depressants/Sedative-Hypnotics
(‘downers’;benzodiazepines; barbiturates)
ADHD; Insomnia; Asthma
(Xanax, Valium, Librium)
- abused because of their sedating properties

Effects Of Prescription Drug Abuse

Severe physiological and psychological effects may occur as a result of prescription drug abuse. These effects are extremely broad in scope and intensity, some of which can result in death. Many severe physiological symptoms of prescription drug abuse include respiratory depression/arrest, loss of consciousness, coma and even death. Less severe side effects include lowered heart rate, shallow respiration, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and pupil constriction, itching, and rash, among many others.

Psychological effects include impaired judgment, confusion, euphoria, mood disorders and somnolence.

Withdrawal

Common withdrawal symptoms from prescription drug abuse include sweating, malaise, anxiety, depression, insomnia, vomiting diarrhea, goose bumps, ‘itchy blood,’ muscle spasms, muscle/body aches, etc. Prescription drug detox, without medication or preparation, called ‘cold turkey, is much more likely to result in these negative withdrawal symptoms in a much more pronounced manner. See below for further withdrawal information.

Prescription Drug Detoxification and Rehabilitation

Prescription drug detox is critical, prior to commencing rehabilitation. Although detoxification itself is not a treatment for addiction and abuse, it can help relieve withdrawal symptoms while the patient adjusts to being prescription drug free. Fortunately, there are a number of effective options for treating prescription addiction. Long-term substance abuse should not be abruptly discontinued except under the supervision of an experienced physician, who can manage the withdrawal symptoms and minimize the withdrawal period.

Miramar Laguna Beach, a residential drug treatment program, provides physician assisted and monitored detoxification, as well as comprehensive rehabilitation services in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach in Southern California.

Call us anytime - day or night at 1.888.300.3210 to speak with one of our counselors.

Email: info@christiandrugalcoholrehab.com


	Prescription Drug Treatment Prescription drug rehab and/or prescription drug treatment is critical for those who are addicted to prescription drugs and who want to live ‘drug’ free. Because of the insidious nature of prescription substance addiction, it is almost impossible to detoxify and rehabilitate, except under the supervision of a competent physician in a comprehensive prescription rehab program. Prescription Drug Classification Prescription drugs or scheduled drugs are commonly classified into three categories: • Narcotics/Analgesics (opioids) Pain Relievers (OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet) - abused because of their eupho • Stimulants (‘uppers’) Anti-depressants, Anti-Anxiety; Narcolepsy (Ritalin, Dexedrine, Meridia) - abused because of their energizing and euphoric effects • Depressants/Sedative-Hypnotics (‘downers’;benzodiazepines; barbiturates) ADHD; Insomnia; Asthma (Xanax, Valium, Librium) - abused because of their sedating properties Effects Of Prescription Drug Abuse Severe physiological and psychological effects may occur as a result of prescription drug abuse. These effects are extremely broad in scope and intensity, some of which can result in death. Many severe physiological symptoms of prescription drug abuse include respiratory depression/arrest, loss of consciousness, coma and even death. Less severe side effects include lowered heart rate, shallow respiration, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and pupil constriction, itching, and rash, among many others. Psychological effects include impaired judgment, confusion, euphoria, mood disorders and somnolence. Withdrawal Common withdrawal symptoms from prescription drug abuse include sweating, malaise, anxiety, depression, insomnia, vomiting diarrhea, goose bumps, ‘itchy blood,’ muscle spasms, muscle/body aches, etc. Prescription drug detox, without medication or preparation, called ‘cold turkey, is much more likely to result in these negative withdrawal symptoms in a much more pronounced manner. See below for further withdrawal information. Prescription Drug Detoxification and Rehabilitation Prescription drug detox is critical, prior to commencing rehabilitation. Although detoxification itself is not a treatment for addiction and abuse, it can help relieve withdrawal symptoms while the patient adjusts to being prescription drug free. Fortunately, there are a number of effective options for treating prescription addiction. Long-term substance abuse should not be abruptly discontinued except under the supervision of an experienced physician, who can manage the withdrawal symptoms and minimize the withdrawal period. Miramar Laguna Beach, a residential drug treatment program, provides physician assisted and monitored detoxification, as well as comprehensive rehabilitation services in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach in Southern California. Call us anytime - day or night at 1.888.300.3210 to speak with one of our counselors. Email: info@christiandrugalcoholrehab.com
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