Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in Minnesota

Our world is filled with prescription drugs. They are prescribed for everything from sore throats to ‘feeling low’. Children are prescribed psychoactive drugs to make them behave in school, sad people are prescribed them to ‘pep up’, and any sort of physical complaint, real or imagined, can be ‘cured’ with a drug and many of these pills are are very addictive.

Have no doubt, there are many medicines that are necessary and wonderful, but even these can cause chemical dependency. The most insidious are painkillers, which are an unfortunately necessary part of recovering from surgeries, major injuries, and chronic health problems. If you fall under any of these categories, you are automatically at risk of prescription drug addiction.

Pills you must take for a few months become terribly difficult to stop taking because they create a physical dependency, only the withdrawal symptoms are much worse than a caffeine headache.

Addicted Without Refills

It’s an unfortunate fact that many doctors who prescribe addictive medicines may recommend weaning off the pills but don’t offer support or follow-ups to help with this challenging task. As you try to ‘wean off’ you can still experience withdrawals, and the problems are multiplied if your original medical problem is not completely gone. Running out of a drug you’re hooked on is even worse, and many people feel then ‘need’ to get more for health reasons. Like many addictions, you may not realize how big of trouble you’re in until you’ve maxed out a credit card or yelled at a loved one. Your best option is to seek treatment immediately.

Support and Treatment

Most people can’t beat addiction on their own. It’s hard to make that willpower choice to stop when your entire body is craving the drug. Fortunately, there are thousands of addiction recovery and rehab programs available across the country. With the help of experienced professionals, you can regain control of your life and train your body to stop craving the pills. To do this, you need to change your life and move away from the habits and behaviors associated with using the drugs while still remaining close to the people you love who have been suffering through your addiction with you. Involving family and close friends in your recovery is a great way to maintain the willpower you will need to endure withdrawals and move completely away from the lifestyle built by drug use.

Many people benefit from knowing they’re not alone but don’t want to join a strict 12 step program. For residents of Minnesota, Club Recovery is a supportive outpatient treatment center with a nearly 10-year record of helping people walk away from their addictions and stay sober. Group therapy sessions offer you a new, supportive community of others working through their addictions and dedicated to staying sober, while individual and family sessions allow you to personalize your path to being happy with your sober self and building a new addiction-free life with your loved ones. You don’t have to leave your life to live in a center, experienced counselors are available every day, and are used to scheduling nights and weekends to minimize interruption of your weekly responsibilities.

The best way to shake prescription drugs is with support and treatment. In fact, if you have recently been prescribed painkillers, depressants, or stimulants, it may be wise to seek advice on weaning yourself off them right away, rather than waiting until the prescription runs out and you’re left with a craving. Whether you’ve been fighting the habit for years or are seeking preventative guidance, Club Recovery is there for you. Contact us today for a consultation or to request an assessment. Starting your recovery is important to us, and we guarantee we’ll schedule your assessment within 24 hours.

Disclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only. It does not substitute for clinical treatment or advice. If you, a friend, or a family member is struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues please call our main office at 952-926-2526. For emergencies, go to your nearest emergency room and/or dial 911.