Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
Years of research have shown that
addiction
to any drug, including prescriptions, is a disease that CAN be
effectively treated. However, no single type of treatment is
appropriate for everyone. Treatment must take into account the
type of drug used and the needs of the individual. The
circumstances of a person having a problem with
prescription
medications may not be like those of other drug and alcohol
users.
Prescription drug addiction, is no
different from alcoholism and other forms of
drug addiction in
that it is a disease. Similarly, too is that no one form of
treatment is effective, and no combination of treatments
is effective with every individual. The type and combination
of treatment varies significantly on the individual and
prescription drug type.
Prescription drug addiction treatment
can be bisected into behavioral modification and
pharmacological treatment. Behavioral modification treatment
focuses on helping the individual to learn how to modify their
behavior. Typical behavioral modification treatments include,
relapse prevention techniques, life and coping techniques
without drugs, and social drug-free behavior.
Prescription Drug Addiction Prevention
The best way to avoid a problem with
prescription drug addiction is to use medications safely. The
following are some simple suggestions:
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Always follow medication directions
carefully.
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Don't increase or decrease doses without
talking to your doctor.
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Don't stop taking medication on your own.
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Don't crush or break pills.
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Be clear about the drug's effects on
driving and other daily tasks.
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Learn about the drug's potential
interactions with alcohol, other prescription medicines, and
over-the-counter medicines.
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Inform your doctor about your past history
of substance abuse.
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Don't use other people's
prescription
medication and don't share yours.
There will always be a group of people who
become addicted to prescription drugs. For them, the best
possible outcome is a quick realization of the problem and
enrollment in an appropriate treatment facility. Unfortunately,
use of prescription drugs can lead to huge consequences. For
some, they can lead to harder drugs, involvement with the legal
system and health problems.
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