Prescription drugs though often prescribed by medical professionals can be just as additive and harmful as street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Used properly prescription drugs can have worthwhile effects either medically or psychologically. Opiates like Hydrocodone and Oxycontin are prescribed to individuals who suffer from chronic pain or need some pain relief when recovering from surgery. Xanax, a drug that falls in the benzodiazepine category is prescribed to individuals who suffer from anxiety.
Prescription drug abuse can be so subtle that one may not be aware that a love one is suffering from the disease of addiction. Individuals who are addicted to prescription drugs will likely try to hide the amount of drugs they are using. Some who suffer from prescription drug addiction may not want to admit a problem does indeed exist. Prescription drug abuse haunts millions of families and for many dealing with the addiction seems customary.
Unfortunately prescription drug abuse does not only cause harm to the person who is abusing the drugs. Addiction can cause an enormous amount of pain and turmoil to a suffering addict’s friends and family. When a prescription drug problem exists with a family member it is likely that rest of the family’s needs are going to be put aside and neglected. Prescription drugs will result in a shortcoming of self control that may lead to physical and emotional abuse to those who are around the individual who has the disease of addiction. Pregnant woman who suffer from drug addiction can have detrimental side effects on the growth of an unborn baby.
