Arizona Drug Detox Centers

Prescription drug abuse is one of the foremost public health concerns facing our nation. With deaths from prescription drug overdose outnumbering those from cocaine and heroin combined, lawmakers and health providers are working together to combat the problem. Arizona has been particularly hard hit by prescription drug abuse, with the sixth highest overdose rate in the country (17.5 per 100,000 residents).

Several classes of prescription medications can become addictive. Foremost among these are narcotic painkillers such as morphine or codeine; sedatives such as benzodiazepines or barbiturates; and stimulants such as Dexedrine or Ritalin. Although many individuals begin taking prescription drugs for medical conditions, signs of drug abuse include taking the medication using a non-prescribed method (e.g., snorting or injecting tablets), using the medication to intentionally get high, or taking a higher dose than prescribed.

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Arizona Efforts To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse

Because of the substantial problems with prescription drug abuse in Arizona, the state has taken several steps to limit the problem. It is illegal in Arizona to deliberately acquire a prescription drug by fraud or misrepresentation, including “doctor shopping” to get multiple medical providers to write you a prescription. Furthermore, doctors in Arizona cannot prescribe medication without physically examining a person. The state also limits the number of days’ supply and dosage amounts that can be provided with a single prescription.

Importance Of Medically Supervised Detox

It generally takes several days for prescription drugs to leave your system and withdrawal effects to subside. Suddenly cutting off the drug leads to a variety of side effects, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches, restlessness and agitation, depressed mood, chills, and anxiety. These unpleasant symptoms cause many individuals to begin using the drug again to get relief. By undergoing this detox process in a supervised treatment setting, medical professionals can provide medications to ease your transition into a drug-free life. Entering a drug detox center significantly increases the likelihood of remaining sober compared to a “cold turkey” approach.

Cities In Arizona With Drug Detox Centers

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