Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab
When people think about prescription drugs, they often think about the various illnesses they help treat. What many don’t know is just how prevalent becoming addicted to them can be for some.
Live Oaks Wellness offers prescription drug addiction rehab programs in the San Francisco area. Contact us today to get started.
Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab
When people think about prescription drugs, they often think about the various illnesses they help treat. What many don’t know is just how prevalent becoming addicted to them can be for some.
Live Oaks Wellness offers prescription drug addiction rehab programs in the San Francisco area. Contact us today to get started.
Live Oaks Wellness understands that what starts as innocent usage can soon turn into a substance use disorder. We offer first-class prescription drug addiction rehab for those who have lost control of using this type of medication. Our rehab programs in the San Francisco Bay Area offers detox programs, residential care, and outpatient care to help people at every level of their needs. Live Oaks Wellness believes in the power of everyone to heal from addiction and seize control of their lives.
If you or someone you love has been struggling with addiction, our rehab programs near San Francisco are here to help. Contact us today to learn more at 415-853-8488 or verify your insurance.
How Do I Know I Need Help for Prescription Drug Abuse?
It can be difficult to know when you qualify for prescription drug addiction rehab. Here are some things that mean you may need help overcoming a substance use disorder:
- Trying to quit taking the drug but can’t follow through on it
- Withdrawal symptoms when not able to access the drug
- Obtaining the drug through illegal sources
- Using a medication that was not prescribed to you
- Increasing the dosage without the doctor’s knowledge
- Using the drug to feel high or disassociate instead of for the reason it was prescribed
- Spending a lot of money on prescription drugs
- Drug usage affects personal relationships, job performance, and educational goals
What is Prescription Drug Addiction?
A person becomes addicted to prescription drugs through one of two routes. The first is using a drug prescribed to them for a specific physical or emotional illness. At first, the individual uses it as prescribed, but after some time, they increase the dosage more and more. Eventually, they are physically dependent on it and cannot stop without a drug rehab program.
The other type of prescription drug addiction happens when someone starts using a medication not prescribed to them. For example, a college student might seek out a drug like Adderall to help them stay awake for long hours and do school work. They start using a higher dosage and eventually feel they can’t get by without abusing the drug. Others might buy or otherwise obtain pain pills for a legitimate medical condition only to end up unable to stop using them.
What Types of Prescription Drugs Are Most Addictive?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most commonly abused prescription drugs are as follows:
- Depressants: Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and sleep medications. This category includes medications like Seconal, Ativan, Valium, Xanax, Ambien, and Lunesta.
- Opioids and Morphine Derivatives: Codeine, Morphine, Methadone, Fentanyl and analogs, and other Opioid pain relievers. This includes medications such as Roxanol, Actiq, Oxycontin, Percocet, Percodan, and Vicodin.
- Stimulants: This includes medications like Adderall, Dexedrine, and Ritalin.
Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction
Some of the telltale signs of addiction begin with having an urgent need to use the person’s drug of choice. They end up chasing previous highs by increasing the dosage repeatedly. This type of addiction can lead people to use illegal methods to obtain the drug or hide their excessive usage from their doctor and family.
Prescription drug abuse will eventually impact a person’s ability to do well at work or in school. It will also infiltrate personal relationships with family and friends and cause conflict. The individual will eventually center their life around obtaining and taking prescription drugs at the risk of losing everything else.
Our Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab Programs
We offer several levels of care at our prescription drug addiction rehab. The first stop for many is our detox program. This provides a safety net and medical care for those going through the first stages of withdrawal. After that, a residential program picks up where detox left off. The individual moves into a facility for a minimum of 30 days and spends their time attending therapy sessions that help them understand and overcome their prescription drug addiction.
Outpatient programs are often the final stop in treatment. The person lives in their home or a sober living home and travels to a facility for continued treatment sessions.
Dual diagnosis treatment works well for people who have both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, or depression.
What to Expect In a Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab Program
When a person first arrives at a prescription drug addiction rehab, they are given a thorough assessment to help the clinicians understand the length of their addiction and the severity of their symptoms. As well, they will determine if they have a co-occurring mental health disorder so they can treat that, too.
The individual is matched with the types of therapy that will help them address the root cause of their addiction and how to fight it. They begin to change their emotional reactions and thought processes to help stop reaching for prescription drugs. This helps each person learn healthy coping mechanisms that replace their maladaptive ones.
While the days are busy working on recovery, those staying in our residential program have built-in downtime to enjoy socializing with others or some private time to relax.
Why Choose Live Oaks Wellness?
Our prescription drug addiction rehab is so much more than just a building people go to for treatment. We value each person we treat and get to know who they are so we can create a unique program schedule that meets their needs.
Live Oaks Wellness offers luxury amenities that set us apart from other facilities. We provide an intimate housing setting that treats up to six people at a time. Our staff offers respectful and compassionate care by providing them with the services of a private chef, wellness services, private rooms, and other amenities.
This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Michael B. MacQuarrie, addiction treatment specialist at Live Oaks Wellness.
March 19, 2025
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Find Treatment at a Quality Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab
Do you want to get help at a high-quality prescription drug addiction rehab that treats you like a guest instead of just another patient? Live Oaks Wellness provides an intimate setting for you to work on yourself and prepare for living a sober life. Our dedicated and experienced staff welcomes you to a program that will change your life. By attending the types of therapy that help people overcome substance use disorders, you change how you think and feel about drugs.
Contact us now and let us answer any questions you have. It’s your time to step out in the sunshine and regain control of your life.
