Prescription Drug Rehab Programs

If patients do not take their prescriptions—especially benzodiazepines, opiate painkillers and stimulants—as directed by their doctor, there is a serious risk of becoming addicted to the drugs. In some cases, even if you take your prescriptions exactly as directed, your brain and body can become dependent upon the drugs, a state that quickly leads to prescription drug addiction. Awareness on the part of patients, doctors, nurses and pharmacists can help prevent you from becoming addicted, but sadly, many aren't caught in time and what should have been a brief stint on painkillers soon turns into a lifelong drug addiction.

Orchid Recovery Center is a drug treatment facility that specializes in treating women who are afflicted with drug and substance abuse problems as well as unresolved trauma in their lives. We provide a unique set of treatments that address the problems faced by women with addictions, and our therapists and medical staff are on standby night and day to assist you as you go through prescription drug detox and drug addiction treatment.

Prescription Drug Rehab Programs: Signs That It's Time to Go

Some commonly prescribed drugs that can be highly addictive if used improperly are opiates, barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Some examples of these drugs include OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, codeine, Xanax, Valium, Seconal and Serax. Some signs of addiction to these drugs include the following symptoms:

• Trouble speaking
• Lack of coordination
• Memory problems
• Confused state of mind
• Drowsiness
• Depression
• Lowered blood pressure
• Trouble breathing/slower breathing
• Dizziness

Prescription Drug Rehab Programs: Detox and Treatment

There are many options for treating prescription drug addictions, and these come from years of analysis of research and clinical trials as well as practical experience. Some of these methods include the use of drugs to help wean the body off of the addictive drugs, behavioral counseling, meditation and bodywork, and alternative therapies. One of the best starts to any treatment for drug addiction is a thorough physical detox; an intense focus on breaking physical addiction is necessary before the rest of treatment starts, but physical cleansing should continue throughout your prescription drug rehab program with organic nutrition.

In some cases, drug detox may take a bit longer for those addicted to opiate prescription drugs if you undertake methadone maintenance or a Suboxone treatment. These drugs help control withdrawal symptoms and keeps cravings at bay. When used in combination with other treatment therapies, these drugs are a powerful method for helping people get through their addictions.

Prescription Drug Rehab Programs at Orchid Recovery Center

Orchid Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol rehab facility located in south Florida that specializes in the treatment and rehab of women who are suffering from substance abuse problems. At Orchid, we embrace a holistic approach to treatment and use a combination of unique programs designed to address the problems that women face during addiction. Our therapists and physicians are expertly trained to help you break your addiction and begin a healthy life. Call us today at Orchid Recovery Center for more information on how we can help you with your drug addiction.