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Prescription drugs - especially painkillers like Vicodin, OxyContin, hydromorphone and others - have been an increasing problem across the country and in Utah. If addiction to prescription medication is an issue for you or someone in your family, a drug rehab in
Sandy can help.
Physical dependence, higher and higher tolerance, cravings for your drug of choice - all of these can signify that you need medical treatment at a drug detox and rehabilitation center in Sandy. Are you ready to get the help you need?
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs
Rates of non-medical use of painkillers in Utah is among the top 10 in the United States, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental health treatment Administration (SAMHSA). Almost every year, surveys show that Utahans over the age of 12 are reporting rampant abuse of prescription medications.
What exactly is non-medical use of prescription painkillers? It can mean:
- Using prescription drugs of any kind, that are not prescribed to you, for any purpose
- Taking more of your prescription than recommended by the doctor
- Crushing pills before taking them
- Using alcohol, sedatives or other drugs while taking your prescription painkiller
In short, if you are taking any addictive painkiller that is not prescribed to you or using your prescription in a way that is not recommended by the doctor, then it is termed "non-medical" use.
Seek Recovery Facilities in Sandy
An active addiction to prescription painkillers can be deadly. Overdose, liver failure, respiratory ailments, and stroke are all common results.
Get the help you need to safely stop taking your prescription medication at a Sandy drug addiction treatment center.