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Prescribing an Addiction

For those of you who have undergone a surgery or have had some physical pain, you know the miraculous power of the prescribed pain-relieving drugs administered by your doctor. Contrarily, those of you who have undergone or seen a family member abuse these drugs have also understood the ill-effects of this drug. So, medications can be a double-edged sword. The number of prescription-drug-detox is alarmingly high in the recent times. These prescription drugs have been the most abused type of street drug. It is easily available, moderately cheaper and a potent alternative to the expensive drugs. Some take it as a prescription-pill for pain or anxiety relief based on doctors’ prescription and gradually develop tolerance for it.

Some others administer medication without prescription so as to alter their mood or for recreation. Those who use prescription drugs recreationally are at higher risk of becoming dependent on them. This is because they tend to take much more than what doctor would have prescribed and may take them many times a day. You should know that many of the prescription drugs are only for short-term-use and consuming for extended periods can result in a new-developed-tolerance to them. Prescription painkillers and benzodiazepines can potentially become a physical dependence in a matter of time.

Common Types of Addictive Medications

A prescription drug is a medication that is legally prescribed by a healthcare provider to treat a specific condition or illness. Unlike over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, prescription medications require a doctor's approval and are dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. They are often used to manage chronic conditions, alleviate symptoms, or treat infections and other health issues.

Common types of addictive substances include:

  • Opioids: These drugs are used for pain relief and include medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, and fentanyl. They can be highly addictive and are often prescribed for severe pain.
  • Benzodiazepines: These are anti-anxiety medications that include drugs like Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), and Ativan (lorazepam). They work by depressing the central nervous system and can be addictive when used long-term or improperly.
  • Stimulants: These drugs, used to treat conditions like ADHD, include medications such as Adderall (amphetamine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate). They can be addictive, especially if misused or taken without a prescription.
  • Barbiturates: Once commonly prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders, these include drugs like phenobarbital and secobarbital. They have largely been replaced by benzodiazepines due to their high potential for addiction and overdose.
  • Sleeping Pills: Medications such as Ambien (zolpidem) and Lunesta (eszopiclone) are used to treat insomnia. They can lead to dependence if used for extended periods.
  • Painkillers: This category includes various medications, both prescription and OTC, such as acetaminophen with codeine and tramadol. While some are less addictive, misuse can still lead to problems.

Cold Turkey Detox

Cold-turkey detox is a term used for addicts, including narcotic prescribed-pill addicts, who attempt to detox at home independently without either proper medication or supervision from skilled-medical-professionals or detox-centers. Detoxification from drugs or alcohol comes with mild to acute mental and physical stressors. In such cases, quitting cold-turkey can be highly risky, painful and sometimes fatal too. Skilled-medical assistance during this detox process can limit the stressors to bare minimum. In these cases, the road to recovery can be more promising too. Also, it is advisable to avoid a cold-turkey detox for Benzos and prescription painkillers. The detox for these drugs can be physically and mentally addictive and for someone who has built a tolerance for these substances, will demand a prescription drug-detox to battle the excruciating withdrawal pains.

When you opt for cold-turkey, the prominent withdrawal symptoms include crippling anxiety, cold sweats, intense drug cravings, crawling skin, nausea, muscle spasms, goosebumps, vomiting, irrational thoughts. These symptoms are common for benzos-detox and prescription-pill detox. But, the detox for benzodiazepines can be fatal. Along with these symptoms, there can also be grand-mal seizure if the detox isn’t conducted properly and this can lead to brain and heart failure which can be fatal.

If you fear that you have developed a dependence on pills and want to recover or detox, then contact us today at (424) 317-9319 to learn more about our prescribed-drug-detox.

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