Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near Huntington Beach, CA

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About 8.5 miles of sandy beaches have earned Huntington Beach the nickname “Surf City.” In this relaxed, seaside setting, substance abuse wouldn’t appear to be an overwhelming social problem, but in fact, Huntington Beach drug rehab services are as necessary here as they are in any other Orange County community.

Prescription drug abuse, in particular, has been on the rise in Huntington Beach and throughout the state.

The Need for Entering a Rehab Program

Prescription drug addiction may not start with the desire to get high, but with the need to control physical or emotional pain. You may sneak a couple of Vicodin from your boyfriend’s prescribed supply because you sprained your ankle, or take a Xanax with a glass of wine when you’re struggling with feelings of depression. In many cases, the use of prescription pain relievers and tranquilizers doesn’t stop with occasional use, but blossoms into addiction.

According to a report from the Orange County Health Care Agency, California had the third highest rate of prescription drug abuse in the United States in 2008.

On a national level, accidental overdoses caused by prescription pain relievers increased by 117 percent between 2001 and 2005, and treatment admissions for prescription drug abuse rose by 74 percent. If your use of prescription drugs has begun to control your life, a Huntington Beach treatment center can provide a lifeline back to sanity.

What Makes Prescription Drugs So Popular?

Prescription drug abuse is nothing new, but what may be more surprising is the spike in use over the past few years, especially among teenagers. What makes these medications suddenly more appealing than some illegal drugs?

Purity: Unlike illegal street drugs, the manufacture of prescription drugs is regulated, so you know what the medication contains.
The illusion of safety. Because OxyContin, Ativan and Nembutal are prescribed by a doctor, many casual users assume that they’re “safe.”
Availability: These addictive substances are available in many medicine cabinets.
Cost: Many users are able to get these meds for free by stealing them from a family member or buying cut-rate versions on the Internet.

Find Rehabilitation Services in Huntington Beach

If you’ve been taking prescription drugs for a medical reason, like pain control or anxiety management, recovery will require treating the cause of your addiction. You may need to see a chronic pain specialist or a mental health professional to resolve the conditions that have been driving you to self-medicate.

When you’re doing your research on Huntington Beach addiction treatment programs, don’t forget to use our specialized tool to find rehabs near you. 

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