Prescription drug addiction is extremely common. Typically, those who become addicted to prescription medications do not intend to do so. A person may begin taking medications for an entirely innocent reason such as after undergoing surgery or to treat pain related to an injury. Because of the addictive potential of some medications, especially prescription opiates,…
Prescription drugs can relieve pain and treat the symptoms of illness. However, they sometimes lead to drug abuse. Many of our clients at Fresh Start Recovery Center in Maryland struggle with prescription addition with benzodiazepines, opioids, barbiturates, and stimulants, even if they’ve been prescribed these medications by a doctor. It’s important to understand how these…
People require a prescription to legally acquire prescription drugs. This is because prescription medications can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, these drugs help people deal with intense or chronic pains and help them cope after undergoing major surgery. But on the other hand, using these drugs over a prolonged period can lead to…