Sometimes what started out as a simple prescription to help you sleep better can turn into an addiction; maybe the dose they prescribed wasn’t working well enough so you upped it. Maybe peer pressure encouraged you to use it recreationally, or maybe you aren’t entirely sure how it happened.

An addiction of any sort is a burden, not only to the person directly struggling with it, but also to your loved ones. It causes a ripple effect of damage in your relationships, workforce and more, but thankfully, there is a way to heal, and it’s through prescription drug addiction treatment.

Highly addictive drugs

Some prescription drugs are more susceptible to causing addiction to others. Commonly, these are drugs used to help you sleep better, ease chronic pain, calm anxiety or help you focus.

These drugs result in being abused for a variety of reasons, including:

• Pain relief, which induces a sort of euphoria that’s then channeled recreationally;
• Sleep aid that isn’t as effective as desired, so the dosage is increased;
• Better focus, which shifts into recreational use due to raised dopamine levels;
• Easing anxiety, but stops being effective after two weeks, which triggers an overuse.

An addiction can happen intentionally or accidentally, but the suffering is there regardless, as well as, tragically, the potential for a fatal overdose. This is why prescription drug recovery is not only encouraged because it’s possible, but urged because it can save your life.

Different treatment options

There are different types of addiction treatments depending on the type of drug, the severity of addiction, and your personal background. Some people avoid rehabilitation because they believe it’s going to be a conventional, one-size-fits-all program that won’t actually be effective for them personally — but that’s not necessarily true.

It is true that most prescription drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs use similar, proven-to-be-effective techniques, but the one you choose will be suited best for you, and the methods will be tailored to you and your unique situation.

These programs typically are a combination of counseling, a supportive, judgment-free environment, and the overseeing guidance of a qualified prescription drug treatment provider to help you combat the base inclinations and temptations to misuse drugs.

Choosing the right program

The best prescription drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation program for you will be one that is based on the type of drug being used, as well as your specific individual needs.

Treatment options for prescription drug addictions are quite diverse, but typically, the specialists working with you will offer either an inpatient or outpatient program that is composed of a customized combination of behavioral and medical treatments. 

You do, however, have the option to be in group therapy as well as individually; many people prefer this because it simultaneously provides them with an empathetic community, as well as the opportunity to speak openly and perhaps be more vulnerable when in an individual session.

You don’t have to make this decision alone; you can consult with your family members, trusted friends, or send a message to one of our qualified team members today.

The rehab and recovery process

Just as the treatment and rehabilitation program you choose will be specifically suited for you, so will your recovery process be uniquely your own. There are two kinds of rehab: inpatient and outpatient programs.

If you choose an outpatient program, you will go to a facility to attend your counseling sessions — the occurrence of this will depend on your personal preference as well as the type of treatment you’re receiving — but then return to your residence at the end of the day.

This is the more inexpensive option of the two, and it provides unique advantages, such as the direct emotional support of a familial environment, and the ability to perform your daily duties. Depending on the level of addiction, outpatient rehab can be highly beneficial and effective. 

If a familial environment is not the most supportive, though, or being in such an open environment offers too many temptations, choosing inpatient rehab may be the better choice. 

An inpatient program is where you undergo rehabilitation on a full-time basis, meaning you will live on the premises of the facility and be constantly supervised by a medical professional. This is ideal for those heavily dependent on a drug, unable to recover without close supervision.

Even so, some people choose inpatient rehab even if they are able to recover as an outpatient, because of the vast array of positive effects. Some of these benefits include being in a new, truly safe environment, away from the stresses and worries of life, surrounded by peers and counselors who understand, with the ability to completely focus on your recovery.

Reach out today

The best, most sustainable type of rehabilitation is the one that has been customized to your unique journey, and designed to help you recover in a way that will last you in the long run.

This is the method here at Pyramid Healthcare. We know the process of prescription drug addiction recovery can be overwhelming, so our team of counselors are here to help you find the program best suited for your recovery.

Give us a call today at 301-997-1300.