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When you are prescribed a medication by a doctor, becoming addicted to it is probably the last thing on your mind, but it happens more often than it should. Prescription medicines can be extremely beneficial in helping treat many illnesses and for pain management. But when misused, prescription drug use can be life-threatening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that deaths due to an overdose on prescription opioids quadrupled in just 10 years. Addiction is rampant, but there is help available. Targeted prescription drug addiction treatment can help you build a foundation for lasting sobriety.
If you or a loved one needs information on substance abuse treatment and taking the next step, then give the NuLife Behavioral Health Massachusetts team a call at 888.568.2057 today.
Understanding How Prescription Drug Addiction Develops
The most common prescription drugs that are abused are stimulants, opioids, and central nervous system depressants. Because prescription drugs are so powerful and contain addictive substances—and seem safe because they are prescribed by doctors—it’s all too easy for people to get hooked. Hydrocodone and oxycodone are the two opioids that are tied to the massive jump in overdoses related to prescription drug abuse.
To treat dependence on prescription drugs, behavioral therapy is essential. This approach promotes lifestyle and habit changes that can support sustainable recovery. You’ll learn about your triggers for relapse and develop healthy coping skills that can prevent a return to use. Withdrawal from prescription drugs is very hard on the body, and may need medical supervision and medication management as part of an inpatient program. The body gets used to taking the drug, and once removed from the body, the symptoms of withdrawal can be all-consuming.
Behavioral treatments utilize therapeutic strategies to assist in changing unhealthy patterns and behaviors and teaching skills to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. Building a strong sober network, as well as identifying and avoiding triggers, are tools that you can arm yourself with to avoid the road to relapse. So whether it’s through group, individual, or family therapy, a prescription drug addiction treatment program will have you stay on the right path toward lifelong recovery.
How Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts Can Help
If you’re dealing with an addiction to prescription drugs, getting help is critical. Receiving that help in a healing environment with a treatment plan made just for you gives you the greatest chance at lifelong recovery. NuLife Behavioral Health Massachusetts is able to offer outpatient options for a well-rounded, holistic approach to treatment and recovery. We offer:
- 12-step rehab program
- Men’s addiction treatment
- Women’s addiction treatment
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Alumni program
These programs and services can help you move towards a life free from substance use issues and into lasting recovery.
Reach Out to NuLife Behavioral Health Massachusetts to Learn More
We care for each individual in a very personalized way. Personalized treatment plans are created for each person who comes through our doors. If you are in need of more comprehensive treatment options like medical detox or residential treatment, we are happy to refer you to programs in your area. The goal is to ensure that you or a loved one get the care and attention that you need to successfully recover from your addiction and achieve lifelong sobriety and avoid relapse.
We encourage you to reach out for help today, as early intervention is key. If you or someone special in your life is struggling with prescription drug abuse, then NuLife Behavioral Health in Massachusetts can help. Reach out today using our secure online form or call us at 888.568.2057 to find out about all of the treatment programs available.
