COBRA Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
When a doctor prescribes you a medication, you have no desire to become addicted to that substance. Yet this happens over and over again, with medications ranging from cough syrups to pain treatments. If you are struggling with an addiction to prescription medication, consider the benefits afforded to you via COBRA Prescription Drug Detox. Professional treatment for prescription drug abuse is your greatest hope from breaking free of addiction.
Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction
As noted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription drug abuse is most common among prescribed:
- Opiates, such as OxyContin and Vicodin
- Stimulates including Adderall, Concerta and Ritalin
- Nervous system depressants i.e. Zanax and Valium
These drugs can only be gotten through a prescription by a medical professional. Unfortunately the demand for these drugs due to addiction has created a street market for these prescriptions. As a result, individuals regularly sell or purchase these drugs from other people rather than getting them from a medical professional. The main problem with this is that these drugs can cause physical harm, addiction, overdose and death when they are abused. By purchasing these prescriptions illegal, addicts run the risk of being sold the wrong substances, which can put them in further harm. Additionally, addicts are able to freely abuse these drugs, creating a more prevalent problem with addiction. COBRA Prescription Drug Detox is here to help people who want to break out of the addiction cycle.
Prescription Drug Detox and Rehab
Going to rehab for prescription drug treatment typically begins with prescription drug detox. Through a professionally managed COBRA Prescription Drug Detox program an individual can safely go through withdrawals. This form of prescription drug treatment helps an individual avoid the discomfort of detoxing, which runs the risk of relapse. The next step in treating prescription drug addiction is to successfully complete a prescription drug rehab program. If you are struggling with a specific substance check with your provider to see if you can receive specialized care for your prescription drug abuse. COBRA Prescription Drug Detox is the first step to your recovery. Through ongoing treatment including psychotherapy, group therapy programs and possible treatment for dual diagnoses of other mental health disorders, you stand a good chance of recovering from prescription drug addiction.