Prescription Drugs Recovery
Chances are you were injured or found yourself in the hospital. The doctor prescribed a drug and you followed the directions... that is, until it became convenient to misuse the medication or take somebody else's.
Abusing prescription drugs is an addiction which can happen to nearly anyone. Nearly 6% of the U.S. population has abused prescription drugs.
Recovery begins with attending a support group meeting or talking to a counselor/peer support specialist.
Support groups:
Narcotic Anonymous
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Secular Organizations for Sobriety
SMART Recovery
LifeRing Secular Recovery
Find treatment:
Findtreatment.gov
Most misused prescription drugs
Opioids and pain relievers (hydrocodone, oxycontin)
Depressants (benzos such as xanax and valium)
Stimulants (ADHD medication: adderall, ritalin)
Abusing prescription drugs
This can be considered a well hidden addiction until there are wild changes in behavior, more risks are taken, and multiple prescriptions are gathered.
There's always a chance for recovery
Despite how many times you have tried before and possibly relapsed, there's always another chance.
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