New York 12/24/2009 1:07:27 AM
Painkillers and prescription drugs account for growing number of drug rehab admissions
From hollywood to main street - emergency room drug-related visits are up
Painkillers and prescription drugs have surfaced as an ever growing problem in the United States, despite aggressive efforts to crack down on doctors and online pharmacies that irresponsibly distribute the drugs. Many current news headlines involving Hollywood and music-industry stars give evidence of this alarming trend.
Some Facts: according to the Drug Enforcement Agency, nearly 7 million Americans are abusing prescription drugs and prescription drug abuse accounts for nearly 25% of all drug related emergency room visits. Mountainside Drug Rehab in Connecticut has been treating individuals with prescription drug dependence for more than 11 years and reported that in 2009 it witnessed an acute increase in admissions for prescription drug abuse.
Many individuals, after legitimately taking painkillers or other opiate prescription drugs, find themselves becoming addicted. Many individuals quickly discover that after some usage that they have surprisingly developed a physical addiction to the drug - they feel sick or are in pain if they do not take the drug(s). As usage continues, a tolerance is built up, which results in the individual needing more of the drug to feel the same effect. At this juncture many begin to mix their drugs with alcohol and begin experiencing dangerous effects.
One common trait shared by many individuals abusing prescription drugs is denial. Often it is believed that because these drugs are prescribed that they are less dangerous than more illicit drugs. This can be a deadly mistake. Because they were legitimately prescribed the drug (which they are now abusing), they have an overwhelming tendency to justify their behavior.
Mountainside Addiction Treatment is well aware of the dangers of prescription drug abuse and is successful with working with individuals suffering with addiction. The innovative and comprehensive addiction treatment program works on an individual basis to understanding the needs of each client and to construct a treatment plan to address all of the needs.
If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction to prescription drugs remember it is never too late to get help or too early to get answers. Contact 800.762.5433 for help.
