Prescription Drugs

A difficult addiction from which to break free, this form of substance abuse often begins with prescribed medications for legitimate reasons, such as pain, anxiety, or illness. As time goes on and the initial condition seems to be long standing, the body becomes accustomed to receiving this medication. When individuals try to distance themselves from the drug, the original problem seems to come back stronger and with a variety of other co-occurring problems, creating a powerful cycle which needs professional help and treatment.