Prescription medications can provide significant relief from physical and mental pain, but the misuse or overuse of certain medications can lead to an addiction that's both dangerous and difficult to detect. Unfortunately, some prescription drugs are more prone to...
Prescription drug overdose is a growing concern in the United States, as statistics from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) show that more than 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020. Most of these deaths were due to opioids such as heroin,...
Pain medication is prescribed for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have hurt your back at work or you have suffered from frequent headaches. But at some point, the need to take your painkillers has stopped being about the pain, it has become an addiction. But what...
At Findlay Recovery, we understand that there are many reasons why you may have started to take pain medication. Unfortunately, opioids are one of the most addictive substances that there is but also one of the most recommended when it comes to pain relief....
What's it like to withdraw from prescription drugs? The truth is, when you're on a high dose of medication for an extended period your body will get used to the drug and you'll develop a tolerance. Once your doctor or psychiatrist decides that it's time for you to...
There are many reasons why someone might need to take prescription pain medication, and opioids can have a variety of positive uses if you experience chronic pain. However, there is a dark side to this medication which can cause addiction. Opioids for pain relief...
Doctors prescribe medication every day to individuals who need help. But when those prescriptions are misused, they can be dangerous. Prescription misuse occurs when an individual is “Taking a medicine that was prescribed for someone else, taking a larger dose...
If you, or a loved one, are battling drug abuse, you aren't alone. There are numerous people in America dealing with addiction. Here are a few statistics to give you an overview of the state of drug addiction: In 2017, over 19.7 million adults in America suffered...
While many don’t realize it, addiction to prescription drugs is just as prevalent and common as illegal drugs. Most are under the incorrect impression that prescription drugs are safer for use than illegal drugs when used recreationally as they have been prescribed...