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.

哈德诊所解释道,成瘾者一旦开始使用药物,便无法预测自己将使用多少剂量,也无法控制使用行为。

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
  • Changes in the structure and function of the brain
  • Disturbed sleep and eating habits
  • Cravings and unmanageable tolerance

心理的

  • 精神病与幻觉
  • 认知功能下降
  • 触发器、强迫行为与强迫症
  • 强迫性说谎与否认

情感的

  • Fatigue and listlessness
  • 抑郁症与焦虑症
  • 记忆丧失与情绪波动
  • Paranoia, fear, psychosis and aggression

社交

  • Doctor shopping to obtain multiple prescriptions
  • Asking others for their scripts
  • 危险行为增加
  • 财务问题
  • 性与情感问题
  • Lack of interest in activities, work, and friends
  • Damaged relationships
  • Isolation from family and friends
  • Complete ignorance of obligations

灵性

  • Damaged self-esteem and self-worth
  • 与自我的关系受损
  • Inability to function without prescription medication
  • Continued use despite negative consequences
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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

如何安全服用处方药而不致成瘾?

服用任何药物最安全的方式就是严格遵医嘱。擅自增加剂量或缩短服药间隔,可能让你滑向成瘾的深渊。如同许多其他药物一样,处方药服用得越多,就越需要增加剂量才能感受到药效。

若您感觉自己正逐渐依赖处方药物,或药物效果不再明显,请在寻求处方药物戒断治疗前先咨询您的全科医生。全科医生将为您提供初步解决方案,确保您远离处方药物成瘾的困扰。

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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