Prescription medication abuse has been in the headlines since the late 1990s with the rise of the opiate epidemic and invaded households across the country. While opiate medications are the most common addictions, many different prescription narcotics are a high risk for abuse. Almost all of these medications may require medical detoxification through a gradual taper to avoid severe and harmful withdrawal symptoms. Some medications that fit this category are:
- Stimulants- Adderal, Vyvance, Riddilin
- Barbiturates- Phenobarbital, Secobarbital, Amobarbital
- Opiates-Oxycontin, Roxycodone, Hydrocodone
- Benzodiazepines- Xanax, Kolonipin, Ativan, Valium
These medications can be found in cabinets across the country and brought into family homes from pharmacies and across borders. The greatest danger has come in counterfeit medicines pressed and sold on the street. These pills may closely resemble the real thing. Still, they could be mixed with different binders and even more dangerous substances to boost the effect. Fentanyl has become a common substance found in pills, contributing to overdoses. Without proper testing and precautions, any drugs bought on the black market could have a lethal concoction of narcotics, suddenly ending somebody’s life.
Here at The Well Recovery Center we offer specialized solutions at our prescription drug treatment program in Orange County. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you begin your journey towards healing and wellness.
This is the scary and sad reality of substance abuse, and it does not have to be the end. If you or somebody you love is struggling with an addiction to prescription medications, please contact our program to begin the road to recovery together.
The Well Recovery Center works with most major insurance providers to help cover many of the costs associated with treatment at our prescription drug rehab program in Orange County. We understand what it’s like to be caught in the chaos of addiction and have been in your shoes.
Contact our caring admissions team 24/7 to learn more about our rehab program and how we can help you or a loved one begin the journey to long-term sustainable recovery today.
