What Can Discovery Do For My Prescription Pill Addiction?

Discovery, although well known for their eating disorder treatment centers, also treats individuals who are struggling with a prescription pill addiction. Whether an individual has become addicted to opioids, benzodiazepines, methamphetamines or sleeping pills, Discovery works closely with each individual to ensure they are the taught coping skills necessary to overcome their addiction. Depending on […]…

Prescription Pill Addiction: What Can I Do Next?

Recognizing the signs for prescription pill addiction is the first step to developing the awareness that you need treatment. There are many different treatment options for prescription pill addiction that includes a combination of medications and psychotherapy. Depending on the severity, you may be placed in an inpatient treatment center such as residential treatment or […]…

Do I have a Prescription Pill Addiction?

Prescription pill addiction involves more than opioids and other pain medications. Three large classes of prescription pills that are commonly abused include benzodiazepines, sleeping pills and stimulants. In a rapid response society, prescription medication has become the ultimate quick fix, from stressed out students cramming for exams, to ambitious professionals looking for an edge, to […]…

Impact & Statistics of Prescription Pill Addiction

Prescription pill abuse involves more than opioids and other pain medications. Three large classes of prescription pills that are commonly abused include benzodiazepines, sedatives and stimulants. In a rapid response society, prescription medication has become the ultimate quick fix, from stressed out students cramming for exams, to ambitious professionals looking for an edge, to recovering […]…

Pharming: Pill Parties for Teens

Unauthorized use of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by teenagers is a growing national problem. This latest trend in drug abuse by adolescents is called pharming, or the nonmedical use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Pharm parties, also referred to as “skittles parties” is a simple concept, teenagers take a handful of medications that are lying around […]…

Facts & Stats Behind Xanax

Xanax, formally know as alprazolam, is a short-acting benzodiazepine, that is used to treat anxiety disorders including panic disorder. It is also used to help wean individuals from alcohol dependence in order to avoid alcohol withdrawal, which can lead to seizures. Benzodiazepines are also known for their strong addiction potential and have resulted in approximately […]…

Drugs of Abuse: Distinguishing Meth, Heroin, and Xanax

Methamphetamine, heroin and Xanax are all distinct drugs that have different impacts on the body and mind. Methamphetamine, otherwise known as meth, is a stimulant which ramps up the activity of the central nervous system resulting in feelings of elation, enhanced energy levels and reduced hunger. Heroin is an opioid that suppresses the central nervous […]…

Causes of Prescription Drug Addiction: Who Does This Affect?

Causes of Prescription Drug Addiction There are several factors that can be involved in the abuse of prescription drugs. These reasons may be related to biological, psychological or social reasons. Some examples of causes of prescription drug addiction include the following: To maintain an addition or prevent withdrawal To achieve a euphoria, or feeling of […]…

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

A mental health disorder or a substance abuse disorder usually does not exist in an isolated vacuum. This means that it is quite common for these disorders to co-exist, a term known as dual diagnosis. It is often difficult to differentiate which disorder initiated first and if there was a direct cause and effect however […]…

What are Co-Occurring Disorders?

Updated 4/16/25 Substance abuse and addiction can mask a mental illness and vice versa. Many patients admit to an addiction treatment program only to find out that they are also struggling with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety. This depression or anxiety could have developed to cope with the addiction, or the […]…