Painkiller Addiction Treatment

A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE
SPACE FOR WOMEN TO
RECOVER

Doctors prescribe a wide variety of drugs to ease pain. These medications relieve discomfort from serious injuries, disease, and broken bones. However, they can also lead to painkiller addiction if used long-term. It’s possible to develop physical dependence once the body adapts to certain drugs. Although, withdrawal symptoms may occur when use decreases or ends. These drugs only mask the pain. The body could build up a tolerance to painkillers and need higher doses to get the same effects. As a result, a woman attempting to dull pain may begin taking higher doses. Eventually, she cannot make it through the day without the drug. To overcome addiction, she will need support and guidance from addiction treatment services at a women’s addiction treatment center. Fortunately, there are treatment options that keep individual circumstances in mind while you heal.

EFFECTS OF PAINKILLER ADDICTION

The effects of abusing painkillers involve more than just physical discomfort. For example, women with painkiller addictions often begin having family problems. Her relationships may strain as she tries to hide her problem.
Additionally, career problems may also occur if her preoccupation with drugs and alcohol leads to neglecting responsibilities. Poor performance and missed days may worsen the situation. Consequently, losing her job only creates more problems at home.
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WAYS TO AVOID ABUSING PAINKILLERS

A 2017 study by the Centers for Disease Control found that the risk for painkiller addiction increases if taken longer than 31 days. Fortunately, shortening the prescription to under eight days may prevent someone from developing the disease.
While some medical conditions create the need for painkillers, following the doctor’s orders is the best way to avoid developing an addiction. This includes never exceeding the original prescription dosage.
Ironically, avoiding painkillers may backfire. Waiting until the pain from an injury or illness becomes unbearable often leads to taking too many pills. Time at a women’s drug rehab program may be the only answer to reversing the effects of the addiction.

Knowing the signs of drug abuse and addiction also helps you avoid substance abuse. Lying to medical professionals about needing painkillers, going to multiple doctors, and running out of a prescription too soon are cautionary signs.

A woman whose past includes drugs and alcohol may want an alternative to painkillers. If no reasonable option exists to ease her discomfort, a doctor should closely monitor her use.

TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION TO PAINKILLERS

There are several stages of painkiller addiction treatment. The first stage, as with all substance addictions, is detox.
Even if a woman doesn’t experience dangerous withdrawal symptoms, being under medical supervision is best during the withdrawal process. Having someone present to manage discomfort can prevent relapse. However, supervision is crucial when medications like methadone are used.
Soledad House, a women’s rehab program in San Diego, California, offers a safe, gender-focused environment for conquering addiction. Although we only serve women, we also recognize that every person responds differently to treatment.
For example, effective treatment plans target individual needs. Therefore, our professional staff will evaluate your situation and create a plan that’s suitable for you.
Soledad House provides counseling and therapy for each critical stage of treatment. Our programs include:

A quality treatment facility for women should offer effective, life-changing services. A nurturing staff can help women leave addictive habits behind. Call us at 866.314.3222 to begin your journey today.

SOLEDAD HOUSE

RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN

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