Addiction

If you are struggling with addiction, you probably feel ashamed and isolated. Understand that these feelings are part of addiction. And most importantly, you are not alone.

Many who become dependent on prescription drugs are referred to as “unwitting addicts.” These are individuals who had no history of drug abuse or addiction. Rather, they started using prescribed drugs for legitimate medical problems, physical or emotional. It may have been a painkiller for a back injury or a sedative for anxiety. Then at some point they started increasing dosages on their own because the drug made them feel better and gave relief.  The nature of the drug required that they continue escalating the dosages to get the desired effect. Gradually, the abuse became full blown addiction.

If you think you or a loved one may be addicted, the following resources can be helpful: