Prescription Drug Addiction

Find Effective Treatment for Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

Prescription drug addiction is treatable, and you can recover. Get the help you deserve. Call 1-800-231-2950. The prescription drug addiction programs at Lakeview Health are designed to help you recover from prescription drug abuse or addiction with the specific treatment you need.

Among our population, the elderly tend to be more vulnerable to prescription drug abuse and addiction than the younger population. While most people tend to use prescription medications as prescribed, an estimated 48 million people (ages 12 and older) have abused them in their lifetimes. This represents approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population who have abused prescription medications.

The abuse of certain prescription medication such as opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants can alter the brain's activity and lead to prescription drug addiction. We believe the rise in prescription drug abuse is directly linked to accessibility, including its easy access over the Internet.

Which Drugs Most Commonly Lead to Prescription Drug Addiction and Abuse?

According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), 14 of the top 20 most abused controlled substances in the United States are prescription drugs. Benzodiazepines rank highest on the list followed by opiates or painkillers.

If you are looking for an effective dual diagnosis prescription drug addiction treatment program, call Lakeview Health Systems now at 1-800-231-2950. All calls are completely confidential and our staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day.