Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Detoxing
Opiate abuse and addiction can have serious effects. As this video explains, some people have a biological predisposition to prescription painkiller addiction, which is not a matter of willpower but a chronic disease. Treating prescription drug addiction often involves detoxing, individual and group counseling, and sometimes the careful use of medications. This video discusses these topics for both the person concerned about their own prescription drug abuse and their support system – another important component of the recovery process–which may include friends, family, and professional behavioral health specialists. Additional information can be found at the Blake Recovery Center website at http://www.blakerecoverycenter.org