Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
As a leading center for both mental health disorders and addiction, Metro West Sober Living specializes in dealing with issues surrounding prescription drug addiction and providing suitable treatment options. Without the right help and intervention, it can be almost impossible to safely come off prescription medications.
Our program is designed to fully assess what your medical needs are first with respect to detox. This can be complicated with prescription drugs. However, this process is closely overseen by our staff, who design a specific prescription drug detox program tailored for you and your personal needs.
Lead A Life Free Of Drugs
We are able to support you by developing an effective program that encapsulates prescription drug addiction treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. We also guide and support you in understanding how your addiction to prescription drugs may have developed and what the subsequent impact it has had and is having on your life.
Through the personalized and compassionate Metro West Sober Living approach, our qualified experts will provide effective treatment for prescription drug addiction issues so that you can begin your journey to recovery and start leading a life free of drugs.
What Is A Prescription Drug Addiction
An addiction to prescription drugs can vary, from opiate-based drugs like codeine, morphine & oxycodone, and different pain medications such as Tramadol to benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium & Diazepam, stimulants, sedatives, anti-psychotics and sleeping pills, to name a few.
Often, prescription drugs are prescribed by a doctor to treat a simple condition or as an aftercare measure following a medical procedure. However, due to these drugs’ addictive qualities, side effects and withdrawal symptoms, the ongoing usage of the drug becomes easily problematic for the end user. It is then no longer being used for the originally prescribed need and instead becomes a source of drug addiction.
Prescription Drug
Addiction Symptoms
Prescription drug addiction and substance abuse are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. Notably, prescription drug abuse does not discriminate, and this widespread issue easily affects people of all age groups. Through early identification, intervention & treatment of prescription drug abuse may help to prevent the problem from turning into drug addiction.
There are many signs and symptoms that someone may be experiencing prescription drug addiction. Generally, these particular prescription drug addiction symptoms depend on the specific drug that is being abused.
These signs of drug addiction can include the following:
- Withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, hostility & aggression
- Drug-seeking behaviors such as stealing, requesting early refills, buying the drug “under the counter”, lying to a doctor to get more & going to different doctors to get additional prescriptions
- Mood swings & inability to function effectively without the drug
- Taking much higher doses than previously prescribed
- Poor sleeping patterns
- Appearing ‘high’ – overly energetic or lethargic
- Physical symptoms such as nausea, slowed breathing rate, drowsiness, confusion, disorientation, poor coordination, insomnia, changes in appetite & slurred speech
- Cognitive symptoms such as poor memory, agitation, anxiety and paranoia
Treatment for Prescription Drug Addiction
Behavioral treatments focused on changing unhealthy behaviors and patterns of thinking, such as mindfulness-based therapies, are found to be amongst the most affective for treating addiction to prescription drugs. Therapies that provide suitable coping mechanisms are also extremely effective as well.
To prevent a relapse, it is also important to supplement these prescription drug abuse interventions with medication management to suppress withdrawal symptoms. This is vital in the early phases, and then we facilitate coming off these as part of our full prescription drug addiction recovery and rehabilitation.
Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Programs
Detox Program
Detox is undertaken at our partner site. It is a fully licensed Rehab center by Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. It is a beautiful center and recently built.
Residential Program
This is at the core of Metro West Sober Living. We have created a beautiful environment and comprehensive program to enable all of our clients to recover in privacy and comfort.
Aftercare Program
We know your aftercare program and plan will provide you with critical support for a sustainable recovery. We place great emphasis on the importance of this in our approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are unable to live without the use of the drug or substitute for the drug.
Life can become unmanageable, and it can be hard to reach for help. If you feel you are addicted, then you can contact us for a free assessment.
Depending on the country – Opiate based drugs and stimulants are most common.
You are unable to live without the use of the drug or substitute for the drug.
Life can become unmanageable, and it can be hard to reach for help. If you feel you are addicted, then you can contact us for a free assessment.
Depending on the country – Opiate based drugs and stimulants are most common.
Explore The Journey Ahead
Treatment For A Client
We accept referrals from GP's, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, case managers, and other health professionals. To refer your clients or patients, please get in touch by sending us an email, giving us a call or filling out our online contact form.
Treatment For Yourself
When you come to The Metro West Sober Living, you are not just getting treatment for your addiction or mental health issue - you are also embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Treatment For A Loved One
The Metro West Sober Living directs its efforts towards the treatment of comprehensive care and the co-existence of addiction and mental health issues. They will provide your loved one's opportunities to heal and grow.