If your use of prescription drugs has become problematic, you may consider whether it’s time to seek help from a rehab center.
Addiction experts will tell you that, if you’ve begun wondering whether you have a problem, you do have a problem. But, as is the nature of addiction, that knowledge may not be sufficient to send you looking for help.
Knowing it’s time to seek help for substance abuse is the first step to getting clean. Here are some key indicators to look out for, for yourself or a loved one.
When Does Prescription Drug Use Become Abuse?
The first indication of a problem is when you use drugs that were not prescribed to you, or you use your own prescription in a way that exceeds your doctor’s recommendations.
If you use prescription medication for a purpose other than the drug’s intended use – for example, to get high rather than to relieve a specific symptom – your behavior has likely elevated to the point of substance abuse.
Buying drugs on the street or from someone you know if another strong indication that you have crossed a line. Not only does this put your well-being at risk but it could quickly land you in jail. Even just grabbing a few pills from a friend’s medicine cabinet should send a strong signal that you’ve become an addict.
Signs That It’s Time to Seek Help from a Drug Rehab Center
Has your drug use become a priority for you? Do you think about it often, or allow it to take precedence over your work, your family and friends, or your other interests?
Have your work and personal relationships begun to suffer? Do you find yourself making excuses for why you can’t meet deadlines or get together with loved ones?
Has your health begun to suffer as a result of drug use? Are you experiencing negative physical or mental symptoms that could stem from your substance abuse?
Do you have to use more of your drug of choice now, to achieve the results you seek?
If you can honestly answer “yes” to one or more of these questions, it’s time to get help.
Choosing the Right Prescription Drug Rehab Center for You
Getting clean and overcoming your addiction to prescription drugs might be one of the biggest challenges you will ever face. But, as any recovering addict will tell you, it’s a battle worth fighting.
To succeed in overcoming your substance abuse problem, however, you need a rehab program that works for you. Choosing a drug rehab center that tailors its treatment plans to your individual needs is an important first step.
Moonlight Mountain Recovery, located in Pocatello, Idaho, takes a unique approach to inpatient drug rehabilitation. We use a unique approach that targets the underlying causes of substance abuse, rather than simply treating the symptoms.
If you suspect it’s time to seek help, contact us today to learn more about our innovative and highly effective prescription drug rehab programs.
