Prescription medication addiction treatment in Melbourne

When pain management becomes addictive and unmanageable

Prescription medications are just as addictive as other substances. The Hader Clinic helps patients break the cycle of addiction with prescription drug addiction treatment.

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Entry into treatment for prescription drug abuse begins with speaking to a recovery specialist. Immediate admission can be offered to patients in crisis.

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How we treat prescription medication addiction

The term 'prescription medication' covers a range of legal drugs provided by medical and allied health professionals. These are usually administered to address pain, anxiety, and a range of physical, emotional, and psychological afflictions. However, when these active drugs are used outside of legitimate prescriptions, they become prone to abuse and addiction.

Our holistic prescription drug rehab program takes place at our private hospital. Treatment begins with prescription drug detox. Each patient then receives a personal treatment program encompassing group and individual therapy, including art therapy, sport and recreation, and family therapy. The Hader Clinic’s approach to prescription drug addiction rehab gives patients the best possible chance at long-term recovery.

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The signs of prescription drug addiction

For the purposes of discussion, we define prescription medication addiction as any use of a controlled substance outside of its prescribe dosage.

Due to the varied nature of prescription medications and their broad effects on the body, it is quite difficult to define the signs of prescription medication.

As this is the case, the general signs of prescription drug addiction are largely behavioural in nature, and can be identified with a keen eye.

Here are some things to look out for if you think a loved one may need to seek treatment for prescription drug abuse:

  • Secretive or suspect behaviour
  • Stealing or forging prescriptions
  • Drastic changes in sleeping patterns
  • Varying changes in energy levels
  • Mood swings and hostility
  • Taking higher doses of medication
  • Complete reliance on the substance
  • Doctor shopping for more prescriptions

The effects of prescription medication addiction

Abusing prescription medication can have a range of negative effects, depending on the drug. The Hader Clinic’s prescription drug rehab program helps patients manage and overcome them.

物理

  • Increase in blood pressure and blood sugar
  • Irreversible brain damage or heart attack
  • Slow, struggled breathing
  • Blurred vision and problems focusing
  • Impaired coordination
  • Blacking out and coma
  • Nausea and constipation
  • 大腦結構與功能的變化
  • 睡眠與飲食習慣紊亂
  • 渴望與失控的耐受性

心理學

  • 精神病與幻覺
  • 認知功能下降
  • 觸發機制、強迫行為與執念
  • 強迫性說謊與否認

情緒

  • Fatigue and listlessness
  • 憂鬱症與焦慮症
  • 記憶喪失與情緒波動
  • 偏執、恐懼、精神病與攻擊性

社交

  • Doctor shopping to obtain multiple prescriptions
  • Asking others for their scripts
  • 高風險行為增加
  • 財務問題
  • 性與情感問題
  • 對活動、工作及朋友缺乏興趣
  • Damaged relationships
  • Isolation from family and friends
  • Complete ignorance of obligations

靈性

  • 受損的自尊與自我價值感
  • 與自我的受損關係
  • Inability to function without prescription medication
  • 儘管存在負面後果仍持續使用
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Withdrawing from prescription medication

Withdrawals from prescription medication can vary from drug to drug. Withdrawal can be especially dangerous if the patient’s body has developed a heavy reliance. An unsupervised prescription drug detox can result in respiratory failure, seizures, coma, and even death.

Other withdrawal symptoms include:

  • Confusion or delirium
  • Drowsiness or inability to stay awake
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Depressed, or slowed breathing
  • Nausea and constipation

We can carefully monitor and manage the side effects of your withdrawal at our prescription drug detox centre. The Hader Clinic employs a highly specialised, multidisciplinary team to help address the physical symptoms of withdrawal, and get started on tackling the psychological machinations of ongoing prescription medication addiction.

Frequently asked questions about prescription drug rehab

如何安全服用處方藥物,避免成癮風險?

服用任何藥物的最安全方式,就是嚴格遵循醫囑。擅自增加劑量或縮短服藥間隔,可能成為通往成癮的危險斜坡。如同許多其他藥物,處方藥物的服用量愈大,就愈需要增加劑量才能感受到藥效。

若您感覺自己正逐漸依賴處方藥物,或藥物效果不再顯著,請在尋求處方藥物戒治服務前先諮詢您的家庭醫生。家庭醫生將能提供初步的解決方案,協助您遠離處方藥物成癮的困擾。

How did my loved one get addicted? They are usually so smart.

Addiction has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence. It has nothing to do with race, religion, gender, income, or upbringing. It does not discriminate, and at The Hader Clinic, we see people afflicted with prescription medication addiction who come from all walks of life.

It's important to remember that addiction is just that — an affliction. It is a disease that is diagnosable and treatable. The Hader Clinic is a fully accredited and private prescription drug addiction rehab facility. We address all stages of recovery, from the first stage of withdrawal and detox, to ongoing outpatient support.

We Specialise in Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment

We offer prescription drug rehabilitation programs and treatments for all prescription medication additions. Below are some of the prescription drugs we offer detox and rehab support. Navigate to the pages below or contact us directly to discuss our treatment options for prescription drug abuse.

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