Who are the ideal participants of prescription drug addiction treatment programs? The answer may not be as cut and dried as you think. Of course, these treatment programs are for those struggling with prescription drug addictions. The problem is that many people are not aware of how addictive these prescription drugs are and may not…
Someone with prescription drug addiction takes medication at dosages and frequencies different from their doctor’s orders. Apart from addiction, misusing prescription drugs can also lead to a very high risk of fatal overdose. That’s why someone with a substance use disorder must go to prescription drug addiction rehab. It’s not enough to let someone know…
Medications can be lifesavers when they are used properly. However, some can be addictive and dangerous when abused. More than 10 million Americans of all backgrounds and ages report using prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons each year. More than 50 million Americans have taken prescription drugs for a nonmedical reason at least once in their…
Prescriptions can seem misleadingly safe. A doctor wrote it and may even have provided it for you. However, there are risks to taking these drugs that can cause numerous health complications such as addiction and dependence. Prescription addiction can be dangerous if not treated properly. At Midwest Detox, our team can provide you with a…
Many people who develop a prescription addiction find it hard to understand how they got to their current state. They can find it challenging to consider themselves similar to people with substance use disorders tied to street drugs like heroin or meth. However, a prescription drug addiction can cause the same level of devastation without…