ABOUT OUR PRESCRIPTION DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center is well-versed in the unique aspects of prescription drug addiction and provides effective methods to treat this serious condition.
If you or a loved one are struggling with prescription drug addiction, effective treatment is available at our dual-diagnosis program, in a peaceful environment on our equine ranch.
Please reach out to TRRC today to learn more about our treatment options.
According to SAMSHA, 46,000,000 people struggle with substance use disorder; out of those, 24,000,000 struggle with drug use.
Prescription drug use can affect all ages throughout the lifespan. Prescription drug abuse takes on different forms and can be identified by common drug seeking behaviors, from taking a medication more often than prescribed, asking for or stealing medication from family or friends to alleviate pain, to snorting or injecting and unprescribed pain medication to overmedicate.
Signs and symptoms of drug use:
- taking higher doses than recommended
- hostility
- appearing to be unusually lethargic or energetic
- changes in sleep or eating patterns
- an increase of alcohol consumption
- mood swings
- irritability
- lying about medication use
- stashing medication around the house
- ordering prescriptions from internet pharmacies
- stealing or forging prescriptions
- doctor shopping
- using prescriptions faster than prescribed
- crushing or breaking pills.
Signs and symptoms of anti-anxiety agents/sedative abuse:
- drowsiness and excessive sleepiness
- unsteady gait
- involuntary rapid eye movements
- dizziness, confusion, appearing intoxicated
- involuntary ticks or movements
- poor memory, poor judgement
- lowered inhibitions
- slurred speech
- poor concentration
- blackouts
- slowed breathing
Common signs and symptoms of stimulant use:
- weight loss
- appetite suppression
- decreased need for sleep
- irritability, agitation
- cardiac arrhythmias, irregular heart rate
- impulsivity, reckless behaviors and restlessness
- paranoia
- elevated body temperature
Common signs and symptoms of pain killer abuse:
- depression
- sweating
- confusion
- hypotension, decreased respiratory rate
- impaired coordination and judgement
- increased risk-taking behaviors
- constipation
- worsening or increased sensitivity to pain with higher doses of medication.
Prescription drug misuse or substance use disorder leads to an inability to control the use of medications and affects the brain and behavior; help is available now.