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How A Better Today Treats Prescription Pill Addictions
Prescription drugs come in many forms and serve many valuable purposes. Some, however, can be abused and can become addictive. These include central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders, stimulants used to treat ADD or narcolepsy, and opioids, which are painkillers.
It’s not clear why some people become addicted to these drugs and others don’t. Risk factors for addiction include genetics, as well as social environment, peer pressure, and the age at which you start using the drugs. Prescription pills are fairly easy to get through online pharmacies, and doctors are writing more prescriptions for these drugs than ever. Addiction often begins when a doctor prescribes a drug legally, and the patient keeps taking the drug when they no longer need it.
Treatment often combines cognitive behavioral therapy with use of nonaddictive medications to help people beat their addiction and regain control of their bodies and their lives.
Many people require the focused care provided by an inpatient program to monitor their detox period and get them on the road to recovery. Most experts believe that a combination of inpatient treatment followed by outpatient aftercare is the best approach. At A Better Today, we can help you or your loved one through all aspects of recovery from prescription pills abuse.