counseling for
prescription
drug addiction
tulsa oklahoma
Prescription drug addiction
is on the riseas our society relies more on medications to treat various health conditions.
This type of addiction can be perplexing and challenging to recognize because it often starts with a doctor's prescription, someone you trust. Initially, the medication effectively alleviates your symptoms, but over time, you find yourself needing higher doses to achieve the same relief you once had.
It can feel like an endless cycle, and you might wonder when it will be enough. The fear of continually experiencing the same level of pain can make you feel like there are no other options to manage your difficulties..
Does this sound familiar?
Needing increasing amounts of your medication to find relief from your symptoms
Feeling anxious about running out of medication before your next prescription refill
Consulting multiple doctors to obtain the quantity of medication you believe you need
Not considering alternative treatment options beyond medication
Experiencing mood swings or feelings of depression
Fabricating other symptoms to justify receiving more medication from your doctor
Feeling heightened anxiety in between taking your medication
Using medications prescribed for someone else
Having a past history of drug abuse or addiction
Nobody begins taking prescripton medication
thinking they will become addicted. Sadly, certain medications, like Vicodin, codeine, and oxycontin, can lead to physical addiction. This includes prescriptions meant for mental health issues, such as Xanax, Adderall, and Ritalin.
These medications can reduce the brain's natural ability to produce feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, creating a craving for the medication.
Breaking free from this type of addiction is particularly challenging because it causes significant changes in the brain's chemical balance.
Our therapists will collaborate with you to develop personalized coping strategies, address underlying issues that may have contributed to your situation, tackle current challenges that are exacerbating the problem, and create plans to safeguard against potential threats in the future.
Together, we'll find the best way
to start and progress through this process. Moving forward, you'll need a support system in place. We'll help identify current relationships you can continue to nurture and new connections you can begin to explore. Your life can still align with the aspirations you once had; you just need to take the first steps toward recovery and healing.
Many individuals caught in the grip of this
type of addiction often require extra support to break free from it. At Exhale Counseling and Wellness, we have a team of experts in counseling, nutrition, massage therapy, and medicine who are here to assist you in your healing journey and help you overcome the dependence on medication.
The other members of our team will assess potential dietary and fitness adjustments, aid in detoxifying your body from substances that may be worsening your discomfort, explore non-medication approaches to managing your pain, and recommend healthier options, such as massage or alternative medicines, to alleviate your distress.
We're here to support your journey
towards personal growth and a thriving life once more. It's possible that your relationships, career, and various other areas of your life have been disrupted, but we're dedicated to helping you regain, enjoy, and succeed in all these aspects. As you begin the healing process, you'll feel more open and motivated to work on the areas that may have been neglected or felt challenging to restore.