Substance Abuse Treatment: Pill Addictions
Treatment for a substance abuse addiction is provided by the professional addiction recovery instructors during the outpatient addiction treatment program at The Right Step where individuals with an addiction disease can receive alcohol rehab and drug rehab assistance.
The outpatient addiction treatment program lasts for an eight week duration and attendance in these group discussion classes will include proceeding through a series of educational sessions where you will be helped to overcome your dependence on alcohol and your dependence on drugs in order to proceed forward along the path toward positive change in your life.
During this particular addiction treatment session we will be discussing Miltown and Meprobamate, which is often called “Peace in a pill.” This drug was initially marketed as a tranquilizer to relieve stress, tension and “nerves.”
This drug has also been touted as non-addictive, however, contrary to that belief, patients become very addicted and have seizures and because of this result, a new marketing campaign was under way by the pharmaceutical companies.
Addictive Pills and Drug Addiction
We will also be discussing the addictive pill Soma now, which is marketed as a muscle relaxant, but is not really a muscle relaxant. It actually has an unknown mechanism of action.
This addiction treatment program will then delve into a discussion of Benzodiazepines, which are safer than Barbiturates, but they are sedative and additive if mixed with alcohol (ETOH). Librium was the first Benzodiazepine and was even marketed for treatment of Alcoholism. Then came Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonipin, Rohypnol and Temazepam.
Sleeping pills will also be a topic that is thoroughly covered during this portion of your addiction treatment course including information about Benzodiazepines (BZDs), which are Dalmane, Restoril and Halcion, as well as Ambien and Lunesta.
And finally, on this page you will find that in your outpatient addiction treatment course, you will be learning about Stimulants Catecholamines, which include Cocaine plus Crack Cocaine, which are cross overs with Opiates. This portion of the addiction treatment will also include learning about MDA and MDMA pills that are addictive and are also called Ecstasy, a cross over with Hallucinogens.
Decongestants such as Sudafed and over-the-counter diet pills will also be discussed by the experienced addiction recovery professionals who will be working closely with you to help you learn practical methods for achieving a healthy state of sobriety in your life for the long-term.
Addiction Treatment Locations
Individuals living in Texas and New Mexico cities including San Antonio TX, San Felipe TX, San Marcos TX, Schulenburg TX, Seguin TX and Temple TX often receive treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol through the Intensive Outpatient Programs at one of 20 convenient Right Step locations.
Outpatient Alcohol Treatment and Outpatient Drug Treatment programs are offered in Austin TX, Baytown TX, Beaumont TX, Conroe TX, Dallas TX, Euless TX, The Woodlands TX, San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Houston TX, Clear Lake TX, Ft. Bend TX, Pasadena TX, Wimberley TX, Albuquerque NM.
Residential Treatment centers in DFW, Houston and Austin are also provided for recovery from addiction disease, attracting individuals from Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona and other areas of the United States to participate in recovery programs at The Right Step.
Drug Treatment and Alcohol Treatment Resources:
Addiction Treatment Information: Cross Addiction
Addiction Treatment: Biological Responses
The Biology of Addiction: Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment: Brain Neurotransmitters
Biology of Addiction: Physiological Responses
Addiction Treatment Information: Stimulants and Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse Treatment: Narcotics
Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment: Drug Classes
Treatment for Drug Addiction: Progressing in Addiction Recovery
