Malibu, CA 5/6/2011 10:12:41 PM
Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Offered at Journey Malibu, Freeing Addicts from the Bondage of Addiction and Dependency
The meteoric rise in prescription drug
addiction
and prescription drug dependency has contributed significantly to the
growing population of people seeking help from drug recovery centers. In
the past these drug treatment facilities counted cocaine addicts,
heroin addicts, and methamphetamine addicts as the majority of their
patients but those figures have since changed and it is now not uncommon
for the majority of those seeking treatment for drug
addiction
to be struggling with prescription drug abuse or dependency.
Recognizing that an individual has a prescription drug addiction or that
they have become dependent upon their prescription medication can be a
difficult task. Many of these individuals justify their use simply
because the medications have been prescribed by a doctor. While these
medications may have been prescribed by a doctor what many of these
addicts fail to admit is that they have not been using the drugs as
prescribed.
It may seem like an innocent little act that can’t cause serious harm
but the reality is prescription drugs can be highly addictive and when
there is an addiction or dependency on these medications there are
serious health risks involved, including death.
What many of these individuals find is that stopping the abuse is much
more difficult than they thought. Addiction to any drug presents
numerous roadblocks in life and overcoming those roadblocks more often
than not means seeking professional help at a drug treatment facility.
At Journey Malibu in California the professional staff of therapists and
doctors understands the complexities behind prescription drug addiction
and dependency and offer a real way out. This includes a variety of
programs specifically designed to treat all the many forms that
prescription medication
addiction
can take. Options such as supervised detoxification, medical treatment,
and psychological and behavioral treatments are tailored to each
patient’s needs, providing a more specific and effective recovery
process for each individual.
Prescription drug addiction and dependency involves more than just a
physical craving or need, it includes psychological and emotional facets
that must be uncovered and addressed for long-term sobriety to become a
reality. Once these issues have been addressed the professional staff
at journey Malibu then works to provide each guest with the tools that
are necessary to cope with “triggers” that lead to relapse.
Underestimating the dangers of prescription drug addiction can be
deadly, making it imperative that a real treatment solution is sought.
Set in a unique, microclimate that is only one of four in the world,
Journey Malibu fosters a sense of
serenity and comfort within its home. This environment is instrumental
in promoting health and personal growth for the recovering alcoholic and
drug addict and because Journey Malibu maintains a small, select group
of guests at one time the staff is able to focus on each individual and
guide them through the treatment process.
