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Prescription Drug Abuse in Georgia
Death rates caused by prescription opioid overdoses in Georgia increased from 6.2 per 100,000 individuals in 2010 to 8.8 in 2015. Healthcare providers wrote almost 4 million Benzo prescriptions to Georgia residents from 2016-2017. Georgia ranked among the top 11 states with the most prescription opioid overdose deaths, which experienced a tenfold increase to 549 deaths between 1999 and 2014. An estimated 4.0 million people aged 12 or older in the U.S. misused prescription ADHD stimulants like Adderall in the past year (2020 NSDUH).
Types of Prescription Drug Addictions We Treat
The three most commonly abused drugs are opioids for pain relief (OxyContin, Vicodin, codeine, morphine), Benzodiazepines for anxiety or sleep disorders (Xanax, Valium), and stimulants for ADHD treatment (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse). Each carries a high potential for abuse and can cause severe physical, psychological, social, and financial consequences.
The Leading Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Center in Georgia
Our upscale treatment center in Georgia is renovated, Joint Commission Accredited, and licensed by the State of Georgia, providing individualized recovery with amenities like TV and Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, and catered meals.
Prescription Pill Detox
Medical detox is crucial to stop using prescription drugs safely. Common withdrawal symptoms can include stomach problems, severe headaches, anxiety, trouble sleeping, muscle pain, depression, panic attacks, and in some cases seizures. Our care team provides 24/7 monitoring and support throughout the detox process, including medical supervision, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and holistic therapies.
Inpatient Rehab For Prescription Drug Abuse in Georgia
Following detox, clients stay for residential treatment, receiving individual and group therapy sessions, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Therapy for Prescription Drug Abuse
We offer individual therapy, group therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to help clients tackle the reasons behind their addiction and develop healthy coping skills.
Get Help For Prescription Pill Abuse
Your roadmap to recovery typically includes medically supervised detox, followed by inpatient care and ongoing aftercare support. Delaying treatment only gives addiction an even stronger hold on your life. Call our caring team 24/7 at (706) 873-9955.