Rx Rehab for Philadelphia Residents

At Legacy Healing Center in South Florida, we make it our mission to lay the foundation for any individual who comes through our doors. To do this, we give each client the comfort and safety they need to address their addiction and underlying issues while recovering successfully.

Why RX Addiction Is on the Rise

The rise of prescription medication abuse primarily has to do with the rate in which they are prescribed. Doctors have excessively prescribed medications, such as opioids, stimulants, and anti-anxiety medications, over the years. While some individuals need these medications, the drugs can be highly addictive.

Some individuals are predisposed to addictive tendencies, and when prescribed instructions are not followed, there can be consequences. When abuse of these medications begins, individuals often become trapped in patterns of abuse and addiction because when the prescription runs out, they have to turn to illegal drugs to find it.

The Most Abused RX Medications

Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications are opioids, stimulants, and anti-anxiety medications. Nearly 20 million Americans use prescription medications without a prescription annually.

Opiates are prescribed for chronic pain but are often abused with alcohol for recreational purposes.

Anti-anxiety medications such as alprazolam and diazepam are often abused because they create a similar feeling to alcohol that lowers inhibitions and relaxes the mind.

Stimulants, which are used to help those who struggle with ADHD are often abused because of their ability to keep their users awake and cause performance-enhancing effects. College students often abuse these and long-haul truck drivers to stay awake on long trips or to

Dangers of RX Addiction

Prescription medications, when needed, are intended for limited use and specific purposes. When these medications are used repeatedly and abused, the brain learns to adapt to these drugs, causing a habit. Once a pattern is formed, it becomes difficult to break the connection that the brain forms with these medications, and dangerous behaviors can occur.

Legacy Healing Center is here to help through their professional treatment programs if you or a loved one finds themselves struggling with an addiction to RX medications. Our holistic treatment programs work on treating the individual as a whole while also working with their family. We offer inpatient and outpatient treatment programs in a safe environment giving our clients the space they need to overcome their addiction.

Sober Friendly Attractions Near Philadelphia

After returning to Philadelphia once your drug rehab is complete at Legacy Healing Center in South Florida, it is important to know of sober friendly attractions near your permanent residence to enjoy with friends and family. Philadelphia is a great city full of history, life, and beautiful sites, making it easy to come up with many sober-friendly attractions.

Here is a list of activities you can do with friends of family around Philadelphia after successfully completing drug rehab:

BlueCross River Rink – An outdoor roller-skating rink in the summertime and an ice skating rink in the wintertime. This site at 101 South Christopher Columbus Blvd. in Philadelphia, PA boasts adult and child-friendly activities, and a winter lodge fits over 200 people serving hot chocolate.

Independence National Historical Park – If you were born in Philadelphia or are just visiting a trip to the Independence National Historical Park covers 20 city blocks filled with museums, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

The Franklin Institute – This lively, friendly-family science museum at 222 North 20th Street holds daytime and nighttime activities, pleasing everyone. During the day, you can visit interactive exhibits and displays as well as the planetarium. They also offer the Franklin Institution Science After Hours that is for adults only with themes and events providing the “best geeky fun.”

North Bowl – This well-known retro-chic bowling alley located at 909 North Second Street in Northern Liberties features 17 lanes to players. There is an outdoor garden with games as well as pinball machines and an arcade inside.

Keystone Mini-Golf & Arcade – This family-friendly establishment is located at 161 Cecil B. Moore Ave. in Kensington and is fun for all ages and can be a great place to celebrate a birthday, go on a date or have a game night with friends.

Philadelphia’s Magic Garden – Located at 1020 South Street in Philadelphia, the Magic Gardens are a funky folk art venue with large scale mosaic galleries, a sculpture garden, a maze, a mini-museum, and educational programs.

Legacy Healing Center in South Florida is here to help you, or a loved one, work through any insecurities related to rehabilitation programs and make sure they get the help that they need.
Call today to speak to a representative on their 100% confidential line at 888-534-2295.