Painkiller drugs and Doctor prescribed drug addiction treatment for individuals living in Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia.
When it comes to drug addiction in Alberta or BC there is a major misconception. The impression that many people have of a drug addict is the idea of a down and out person who has chosen to live on the streets in Alberta and commit crimes to support their habit of hard drugs. The truth is, although that is certainly true for some, addiction touches people in a wide variety of ways. Many addicts have become hooked on drugs without ever breaking the law.
Painkiller Drugs and
Doctor Prescribed Drug Addiction
Painkillers are often prescribed by an Alberta or BC doctor after the patient has had surgery or suffered an injury. These painkillers are meant to provide a temporary relief from the pain over a short period of time, while the body heals. Because doctors realize how easy it is for patients to become addicted to these prescriptions, they will generally only keep them active for a limited amount of time.
The truth is that the active ingredient found in most painkillers is the same ingredient that is active in heroin. Although the ingredient in painkillers is a synthetic medication that has been measured in a controlled setting for exact dosage, the effects that it has on the patient are very similar to the effects of heroin.
The doctor will generally either step the patient down to a weaker medication or cancel the prescription for the painkiller completely once it is determined that the patient has reached a reasonable stage of recovery. The majority of patients are able to get back to their regular lives after getting through the discomfort of withdrawal.
However, unfortunately there are a number of patients who discover that they are unable to manage this. For these people, finding other means to obtain the drugs becomes a priority. The first step is often to ask family members for their left over pain medications from previous injuries or surgical procedures. The patient may also ask a close friend or neighbor, explaining that the doctor doesn’t realize they need just a little bit more than they have been given.
Other options can be to go to a different doctor to get the prescription, or to search online for other ways to get the prescription pills illegally. As a final resort, even those who have up to that point been law-abiding citizens are often tempted to purchase these drugs from local illegal suppliers.
It is essential that a person who has reached this level of addiction seeks treatment from a reputable and reliable treatment center. These centers provide assistance to patients for all stages of addiction and usually begin by helping the person to get through the withdrawal period.
Once the patient has reached the stage where they have enough of the medication out of their system they will be able to join in group activities. These activities include sessions where an employed facilitator helps a group of patients to discuss their situations and feelings as part of the treatment program.
In some cases a therapist will work with the patient as an individual to deal with the specific issues and challenges facing that person as well as to determine the best type of treatment for when the patient has been released.
Drug addiction is a serious situation; and one of the biggest challenges is the fact that most of those who are hooked on painkillers do not recognize just how serious and severe their disease is. Seeking immediate treatment is crucial in ensuring a safe and successful recovery.
Options Okanagan Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Vancouver, British Columbia – Men and Women are recovering and healing from Alcohol and Drug Abuse at our treatment center here in the Okanagan right now.
Our unique and distinctive Painkiller Drugs and Alcohol treatment program allows men and women to come in from Calgary as well as Edmonton as we offer airport pickup.
Numerous clients come to us from Calgary and Edmonton and other locations in Alberta and even other provinces for Opiate addiction treatment, Pain Killer drug treatment, many other drug and alcohol addictions for rehabilitation because of the uniqueness of our treatment center.
Our Treatment Location:
Options Okanagan Opiate Painkiller Treatment Center
551 Sherrydale Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 2E6
Toll Free Phone Number : 1-855-335-0331