Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment

Muscle Relaxers: Addictive or Not?

Muscle Relaxers: Addictive or Not?

Prescription drugs can be life-changing when used correctly, but misuse can lead to addiction and significant health risks. While many are aware of the addictive nature of opioids and similar medications, fewer realize that muscle relaxers can also become habit-forming. Typically prescribed for short-term use—often just a couple of weeks—muscle relaxers are increasingly among the most commonly misused prescription drugs today. Frequently Abused Muscle Relaxers Muscle relaxers come in various types, each designed to address specific muscular and skeletal pain. Broadly speaking,

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drug addiction happens when one becomes dependent on a substance to feel “normal.” This can happen with prescriptions prescribed to you or by abusing prescriptions prescribed to someone else. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications include muscle relaxers, painkillers or narcotics, stimulants, opioids, and more.  How Do People Access Prescription Drugs in Addiction When in prescription drug addiction, people will obtain their substance of choice either on the street or by “doctor shopping.” Doctor shopping occurs when someone