Types Of Prescription Drug Addiction Explained
There are many different types of prescription drug addiction, all of which are able to be treated with the right amount of support and care given to the abuser no matter the severity.
All types of drug addictions can result in their own types of symptoms depending on the type of drug taken and the frequency, prescription drugs work in the same way.
Throughout this blog post, we are going to be discussing the different types of prescription drug addiction and what can be done to help you or a loved one conquer these troubling issues.
Commonly Abused Prescription Medication
Some of the most commonly misued prescription drugs are painkilling medications as a person in severe pain after an accident or due to a chronic illness can very easily become dependent upon the pain relief that the drugs give them.
There are other types of prescription medications that have also seen a rise in drug misuse such as stimulant medications and benzodiazepines. Continue reading to find out more about all of these addictions.
Prescription Opioids
As we briefly mentioned earlier, prescription drugs used for pain relief can be very easily abused as it provides a person in great pain with solace from their condition.
Opioid prescription medications offer numbing qualities along with a false sense of euphoria or pleasure after taking them.
Coupling these qualities with the fact that opioid drugs are already incredibly addictive, it is easy to see why so many people may become dependent upon taking these drugs.
You will be prescribed with painkilling opioids when you have suffered a bad accident, recently had surgery or have a chronic condition which resulted in moderate to severe pain.
The different types of prescription opioids include Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl, Codeine and Tramadol to name a few.
The sheer strength of these drugs means that taking them recreationally for any reason can be incredibly damaging to a person and can potentially result in an overdose.
So if you are noticing yourself or a loved one becoming addicted to any of these substances, please don’t hesistate to get in touch with our team and we will guide you through the next steps you should take in order to get help.
Prescription Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are more commonly known as sedatives and are used for all sorts of medical reasons.
These tend to be prescribed to people with severe anxiety disorders or experience things such as panic attacks or seizures.
These drugs can cause people to feel completely calm and serene which many people, particularly with the aforementioned conditions, may find incredibly addictive which leads to serious Benzodiazepine dependencies.
The different types of benzodiazepines include Diazepam, Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide and Zolpidem. Each of these drugs can be incredibly addictive so it is important to identify an addiction as soon a possible.
If you notice yourself or someone you know becoming increasingly dependent on taking these drugs then you can get in touch with our team via phone or email and we will help you through the process of finding a rehab centre near you to get the help you deserve.
Prescription Stimulants
Stimulant drugs can be prescribed to a person for a great number of reasons – for example, they are commonly given to people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Narcolepsy in order to prevent their symptoms.
These types of drugs are given to people in order to increase attentiveness, energy and alertness by increasing the activity inside the brain and the pleasure chemicals such as dopamine.
Because of dopamines links to pleasure and joy, this ca make these kinds of prescription medications very addictive to those who are taking them due to the euphoric and pleasurable feelings that they give to the user.
Some of the different types of prescription stimulant medications are Methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta) and Dextroamphetamine (Aderall and Dexedrine).
Conclusion
Due to the high variety of chemicals that are present in all types of prescription medications, it can be incredibly easy for a person to become addicted to them very quickly so it is incredibly important for you to have the correct information and support systems available to you.
The dangers of abusing any of these substances can vary greatly depending upon the type of medication in which you have been prescribed.
These can range from mild discomfort to irreversible damage to your brain showing the great importance of rehabilitation before it is too late.
If you do become addicted to a prescription drug of any kind, you’ll find that you lose control of how frequently you take the drugs and the dose in which you take them, this can be incredibly dangerous to the physical and mental health of an individual.
This eventually lead to your addiction, and your withdrawal symptoms, becoming gradually worse over time which can make your rehabilitation process much more difficult.
The main thing you should understand when you are looking for a detox or rehab service is that you are not alone through any step of the recovery process.
Our team will be by your side to walk you through every step of the process until we find you a great rehab centre in your area that we believe can help you with your addiction treatment.
So if you fear that you or a loved one may be addicted to any kind of prescription drug and would like to find some help, please never hesistate to get in touch with us at 01283 248 880 or email us at help@anormed.com and we will reply to your email as soon as we possibly can.
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