All About Prescription Drug Use

If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re at the point where you’d wish to stop taking prescription medications. Whether for pain, anxiety or depression, abuse and addiction are common issues. Once control is lost, it can be difficult to regain. In this entry, we will outline a few steps to take on the path towards prescription independence.

1 – As a preventative measure, it’s always important to discuss any new medications with a licensed physician prior to use. Determine whether the substance is addictive, and educate yourself regarding the long-term effects associated with use.

2 – Plan out your medication use. If you do not expect to use an entire prescription, it’s important you know exactly how you will dispose of the leftovers. Search prescription drug donation programs online, or simply allow your local waste management service do its job.

3 – Educate yourself on the symptoms of drug addiction. The quicker you are able to catch a problem, the easier it will be to address it. Knowledge is power! Put it to good use.

4 – If you have indeed gained a tolerance and become dependent on the medication, a quick call to your physician can place you in touch with an addiction treatment facility.  There, a team of addiction specialists can properly address the issue while catering to your physical and mental states to ensure a healthy recovery.

5 – If medication is required to address an issue, try asking your physician for a list of alternative drugs and treatments. Medicine has progressed quite a bit throughout the years. In some cases, you may be able to achieve the same results without the pills. You never know unless you ask!