Prescription medications like OxyContin and Vicodin are very commonly the drugs of choice among those who seek treatment for opiate addiction – and those who die due to opiate overdose – due in large part to the fact that they are most commonly the drug prescribed by physicians for the treatment of chronic pain. Local law enforcement, state and federal government organizations, and the medical community have pushed to better educate the public on the deadly nature of these drugs, and as a result, the rates of overdose are slowly on the decline
However, many people are unaware that there are hundreds of different medications that are also classified as opiate medications that are equally deadly. Without this knowledge, families may find potentially addictive drugs among their loved one’s possessions yet not realize that their family member is at risk.
If you are concerned that your loved one is abusing his or her prescription medication or if you believe that addictive medications are just part of your loved one’s drug abuse problem, contact us at Om To Home today and learn more about how our unique and innovative addiction treatment program.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are a number of different opiate medications that are potentially dangerous and addictive drugs. These include:
No matter what form it takes or what the specific substance of choice, dependence upon opiate drugs of any kind can be treated with effective rehabilitation and long-term care. Contact us at Om To Home today and learn more about how we can help your family member begin the healing process.