Prescription Drug Rehab For Residents of Deerfield Beach, Florida

Are you concerned that you or a loved one has developed an addiction to prescription medication? Are you considering enrolling in a treatment program that can help you become healthier both physically and mentally? Legacy Healing Center is here to help you overcome your prescription drug addiction. We work personally with each patient to develop a program that suits their individual recovery needs.

Understanding Signs of Prescription Drug Addiction

Do you wake up in the morning and the first thing that you think about is when you can consume your prescription drug of choice? Have you noticed that your personal and professional relationships have suffered as a result of your prescription drug use? If the answer is yes, then these are clear signs that you may be suffering from an addiction to prescription drugs.

There are both physical and emotional signs that indicate a possible addiction. For example, if you do not consume the specific drug within a certain amount of time, you may begin to shake or feel nauseous. This is indicative of your body beginning to experience withdrawal. Keep in mind that if you are still in active addiction, we offer a detox program that can help you remove the influence of prescription medication

Why Prescription Drug Addiction is On the Rise

Sadly, the reality behind prescription addiction is that the addiction may start off very innocently. Prescription medication is often given by doctors that are treating patients that are injured or struggling with a specific condition such as anxiety or sleep problems. Regardless of the situation, it’s important to remember that prescription medication is rarely used long-term. However, if you are prescribed something to use for an extended period of time such as Adderall, it should be prescribed and consumed by a doctor who will pay close attention to the dosage and frequency of use.

Many times, patients do not even realize that they have become addicted to the medication. He or she becomes so used to the feeling that they get after consuming it that it becomes second nature. For example, Xanax is a medication that is often used to help a person who has an anxiety disorder but can also be used to assist a person who is struggling to overcome an addiction to alcohol. If Xanax consumption is not closely monitored, a person may find that they were able to overcome one addiction (alcohol) but developed another one (prescription drugs).

The Most Abused Prescription Medications

An example of a prescription medication that is widely abused is benzodiazepines. Xanax, clonazepam, and valium are all examples of benzodiazepines. These medications are typically used to treat anxiety disorders as well as panic attacks.

You may be surprised to learn that various sleeping medications are a leading example of prescriptions that are abused throughout the United States. Lunesta, Ambien, and Sonata are all prescribed to help patients that have sleep disorders. The medication is meant to be used for a short period of time to help a patient establish their own natural sleep schedule. Similar to benzodiazepines, these sleep medicines are not meant to be used long-term.

OxyContin is an example of a prescription drug that is prescribed when you are trying to eliminate pain while you are healing from an injury. For example, if you have a wisdom tooth pulled, your dentist may prescribe oxycontin for a few days to help you manage the pain while your body recovers. Oxycontin helps your body to relax, however, if you take too many OxyContin during a given time span, your body may relax too much and you could stop breathing.

Dangers of Prescription Drug Addiction

It’s critical that you never overlook the possibly lethal consequences of prescription drug addiction. Unfortunately, it is extremely easy to overdose on prescription medications. While in some cases an overdose could lead to death, an overdose can also result in serious physical consequences including seizures or irreparable brain damage.

Sober Friendly Attractions Near Deerfield Beach

When you return home to Deerfield Beach after rehab, it’s important that you take the time to explore the numerous sober friendly attractions in and around the Deerfield Beach area. While we always recommend that you attend regular meetings, taking the time to visit these various locations can help you learn new ways to have fun and enjoy life without the influence of drugs.

Red Reef Park

There is no end to the opportunities to take part in water-related activities in the Deerfield Beach area. The Red Reef Park is 67 acres and gives you the chance to go snorkeling and enjoy the natural underwater beauty that Florida has to offer. If you enjoy golfing, be sure to take advantage of the incredible nine-hole golf course that is on the same property.

1400 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida 33432.

Butterfly World

Unquestionably, one of the most beautiful attractions in the area is Butterfly World. This venue opened in 1988 and is home to 20,000 live butterflies. Visitors typically stay a number of hours at Butterfly World simply because there is no other way to take in the variations of butterflies. Butterfly World maintains different hours throughout the week so be sure to call ahead to confirm the hours for that day.

3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073.

Mayo Howard Park

If you are looking for a kid-friendly park, consider visiting Mayo Howard Park. This venue features a fantastic playground and a broad span of green grass that is perfect for sports.

1131 SW 11th Way, Deerfield Beach, Florida 3341.

Whether you are personally struggling with prescription addiction or you know someone that is, the professionals at the Legacy Healing Center are readily available to provide you with the insight and information that you need. Every call is 100% confidential so we encourage you to ask the questions that are important to you. Please reach out to us today at