Prescription Drug Rehab for Riviera Beach Residents

Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a prevalent problem in the U.S. that affects all social demographics. Of top concern is the widespread abuse of opioid painkillers, sedatives, stimulants, and anti-anxiety medications.  

By identifying prescription drug abuse early, you may be able to prevent addiction. Abuse means taking more than the prescribed amount of a drug, taking your friend’s prescription medication, or snorting or injecting pills to get high.  

The abuse of prescription medications can cause a variety of health problems, and even lead to death by overdose. Mixing prescription medications with other drugs, or alcohol, can be a lethal combination that can adversely affect your health, or become life-threatening.  

If you are addicted to a prescription medication and need professional help to stop using these drugs, you can find the help you need at Legacy Healing Center. Our professional staff of doctors, nurses, and clinicians are educated and experienced in all phases of drug abuse, addiction and recovery.  

At Legacy, you will receive evidence-based recovery treatments that will help you get off of drugs and remain sober. We practice holistic healing because we believe that each individual has his or her own unique history and challenges and should be treated accordingly.  

If you are in the Boca Raton area, our beautiful South Florida facility provides you with a peaceful oasis where you can focus on your recovery unhindered by the outside world. You will work through a customized recovery treatment program while enjoying our incredible residence and amenities. We will provide you with all the support, encouragement and direction you need to overcome your addiction, and you can leave here feeling empowered and ready to begin a new life. 

Understanding Signs of Rx Addiction

Anyone who misuses prescription drugs is at risk of becoming addicted to it. If you have any of the specific risk factors, you should be especially careful.  Some of the risk factors that can lead to prescription drug addiction include: 

– Mental health disorders like: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD 

– A family history of substance abuse 

– A lack of knowledge about the potential harm of abusing prescription drugs 

– Peer or social pressure 

– Previous or current addictions to other substances like tobacco or alcohol 

– Easy access to prescription medications 

Below are some of the signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse: 

– If you are abusing opioid medications you may experience:  euphoria, shallow breathing, nausea, constipation, slow breathing rate, confusion, poor coordination, drowsiness, increased sensitivity to pain with higher doses. 

– Abusing stimulants can produce: high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, euphoria, reduced appetite, increased alertness, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, mood swings, hostility, and paranoia. 

– The abuse of sedatives and anti-anxiety medications can cause: poor concentration, slurred speech, drowsiness, confusion, unsteady gait, memory problems, dizziness, sedation, and slow breathing. 

People of every age group, from teens to seniors, will abuse prescription medications for a variety of reasons, such as: peer pressure, to ease pain, to relieve stress, to improve concentration or academic performance, to get high, to lose weight, to experiment with drugs, or to maintain an existing addiction. At Legacy Healing Center you will learn how to cope with these issues without turning to drugs as the answer.