Newport Beach, CA 3/29/2011 8:33:59 PM
News / Health & Wellness

Southern California Drug Rehab Center Offering Recovery from Prescription Medication Addiction to OxyContin and Adderall

As much as we have learned about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and the potentially devastating results that can unfold from addiction treatment centers continue to open their doors to an alarmingly high rate of individuals who have found themselves addicted to drugs like OxyContin and Adderall. When taken for their designated purpose these prescription medications can solve a lot of problems but in the hands of an addict they can create problems that most people could never imagine.

While OxyContin can be needed by a patient experiencing severe pain due to an accident in the hands of an addict it is nothing more than legalized heroin. Of course the cost of prescription medication can quickly become too much for an addict and for an OxyContin addict the natural progression is to turn to the more affordable drug on the street, heroin and many attribute the recent rise in young people dying from overdoses on this phenomenon.

Just as OxyContin has its benefits to those who genuinely need it so too does Adderall as it has helped individuals afflicted with disorders like ADHD but just as OxyContin falls into the wrong hands the same is true for Adderall. There has been a dramatic rise in Adderall addiction among college students who often use it as a method to study but quickly find that it takes over their life and like OxyContin addicts turn to the street for a cheaper alternative Adderall addicts will find an amphetamine substitute down the same path and the risks become even greater.

Treating prescription drug addictions as become one of the most pressing needs facing drug treatment centers and to effectively help an addict recover the treatment center must fully understand the particular addiction they are treating. At Sober Living by the Sea, a Southern California rehab facility specializing in prescription drug treatment, the professional staff has extensive experience in addressing the needs of prescription drug addicts including painless detoxifications and specific treatment programs for various drugs.

Making the treatment process more effective, Sober Living by the Sea outlines a personal recovery plan for each patient. While this personalized treatment program involves individual therapy sessions that will help identify the root causes of the addiction there is also a strong emphasis placed on the principles of 12-step recovery programs, stressing the importance of building a fellowship among other addicts and working with others.

Because of the unique circumstances that surround OxyContin addiction, Adderall addiction. and other prescription drug addictions Sober Living by the Sea has created a specialized program to treat the men and women who are addicted to these various drugs. These specialized treatment programs give the addict the best chance at living a sober and happy life.

Sober Living by the Sea, located just feet from the waters of Newport Beach, offers a unique recovery environment for you or your loved one. Established in 1986 to help recovering alcoholics to live in the community, Sober Living by the Sea is now one of the largest residential treatment facilities in the United States, caring for those suffering from all forms of addictive behavior.