Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
Prescription Drug Addiction is known to be some of the most common drugs and a dangerous detox processes, especially for drugs like Xanax. It can be very painful, especially for long term users. Opioid detoxification lasts 3-9 days. The length of the detoxification will vary depending on the length of the addiction, and what type of narcotics are involved. Long term treatment is the safest way to ensure a successful recovery.
Information About Prescription Drug Addiction
What Is It?
Prescription drugs come in many forms. The prescription drugs most often misused include opioid painkillers, anti-anxiety medicines, sedatives and stimulants.
Signs and symptoms of prescription drug addiction & abuse
-Opioids
Constipation
Nausea
Feeling high
Slowed breathing rate
Drowsiness
Confusion
Poor coordination
Increased dose needed for pain relief
Worsening or increased sensitivity to pain with higher doses
-Anti-anxiety medicines and sedatives
Drowsiness
Confusion
Unsteady walking
Slurred speech
Poor concentration
Dizziness
Problems with memory
Slowed breathing
-Stimulants
Increased alertness
Feeling high
Irregular heartbeat
High blood pressure
High body temperature
Reduced appetite
Insomnia
Agitation
Anxiety
Paranoia
Other signs
Forging, stealing or selling prescriptions
Taking higher doses than prescribed
Being hostile or having mood swings
Sleeping less or more
Making poor decisions
Being unusually energetic, high or revved up
Being drowsy
Requesting early refills or continually "losing" prescriptions, so more prescriptions must be written
Trying to get prescriptions from more than one prescriber
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