Prescription Drug Addiction

Testimonials

"First a big thank you to you and your staff at the Christian rehab. It saved my husband's life and has ended up bringing our entire family closer together. It proved more difficult than I ever could have imagined to find a Christian rehab. It seemed so many other rehabs said they were Christ centered, but upon further investigation, it was just a marketing scheme. I m happy to say your rehab restored my husband's faith along with blessing him with his sobriety."
Ann B., Cleveland, Ohio

"I am now sober for eight months and active in church again. Who would ever have thought I could do it. I was so scared, but you made my detox comfortable, could always have used more medication though, just a joke. I am attending Christian counseling two times a week and it really helps. Again thanks, taking it one day at a time!"
Brad C., Jacksonville, Florida

"My son's life was a mess. He had been arrested twice for DUI's and was only getting worse each and every day. If it wasn't for your treatment center, I can't imagine where he would have ended up. I would recommend your Christian rehab, as he calls it, to anyone."
Beverly W., Omaha, Nebraska

"A Christian drug rehab, who would have thought I would have ever ended up there. Although when I took a look at my college studies it was clear I majored in opiates and alcohol. As you can tell, I have regained my sense of humor, am back in school and have put together six months of continued sobriety. I just wanted to say thanks."
George H., Knoxville, Tennessee

Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drug addiction can happen to anyone, of any age and from all walks of life. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 2008, 15.2 million Americans age 12 and older had taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative for nonmedical purposes at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Prescription drug abuse means taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for you, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed. Abuse of prescription drugs can produce serious health effects, including prescription drug addiction.

Prescription Drug Addiction Happens When the Patient "Plays Doctor"

Anxiety, sleeping disorders, depression, chronic physical pain or emotional disturbance - these are all reasons why an individual may choose to abuse prescription drugs. Sometimes the choice is an intentional misuse of the drug and at other times it may be accidental. Some of the warning signs of prescription drug abuse are the following indications:

Usage increase

Personality change

Social withdrawal

Preoccupation and increased time spent obtaining prescriptions

Change in daily habits and appearance

Neglecting responsibility

Increased sensitivity to normal sights, sounds and emotions

Blackouts and forgetfulness

Over defensiveness

Prescriptions to pain medication and other potentially habit-forming prescription drugs can be safely taken with strict adherence to the prescribing doctor's instructions and with careful monitoring. However, it is important to recognize that they can also be very dangerous and addictive.

If you think that you may have a problem with prescription drug addiction or see the warning signs of it in someone you love, call us for immediate and confidential help. A New Life is our Christian drug rehab program that provides nationally acclaimed prescription drug addiction treatment in conjunction with Christian counseling services. Call us toll-free 24/7 at: 1-800-673-1905 for a free confidential assessment. Take the first step in living a new life free of addiction.