Prescription drug abuse--particularly pain medication addiction--has become an epidemic, worsening in recent years. In fact, the White House points to prescription medications as the second most abused drugs, right behind marijuana abuse. Unfortunately, the medical profession simply isn't doing enough in the way of prevention. One survey of physicians showed that while over half of doctors felt a responsibility to prevent prescription drug abuse, fewer than one in five had any training in prevention during medical school. Prescription drug abuse prevention training was only provided during residency and continuing education to 39 and 34 percent of physicians, respectively.

At its heart, prescription drug addiction is an iatrogenic disorder--one that occurs as a result of the actions of a physician. When doctors prescribe powerful pain medications indiscriminately, patients suffer. In many cases, pain medication and other prescription drugs are given in lieu of seeking resolution of the underlying physical issues, leaving the patient dependent on prescriptions in lieu of an actual cure. Over time, tolerance to pain medication builds up, naturally leading to higher and more frequent doses becoming necessary for pain relief. In addition, prescription pain medications--usually opiates--cause feelings of relaxation and euphoria that can contribute to continued use even after physical pain has been resolved.

MASKING THE REAL CAUSES WITH PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATION

Almost every call we receive regarding prescription pain medication at Passages Addiction Cure Center involves addiction that began with addictive drugs legitimately prescribed by doctors. Even after the cause of physical pain has been resolved, the patient continues to use the prescription pain medication until they find themselves trapped in full-blown addiction.

Many of these patients seeking treatment for prescription drug addiction began with very real, valid physical pain due to a surgery, injury or illness. However, many patients find that taking prescription pain medication--such as Vicodin, Percocet, or OxyContin--has an unexpected side effect as it alleviates emotional or psychological pain as calm and euphoria set in. What so often follows is a psychological addiction to prescription pain medicines as patients self-medicate in order to escape emotional pain. After a while, the brain adjusts its natural balance of chemicals in response, leading to difficult psychological and physical reactions when pain medication stops. Unfortunately, this triggers an endless cycle of addiction.

IDENTIFYING THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF YOUR PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION WITH PASSAGES

How do you resolve a long-standing addiction to prescription drugs? The answer lies in discovering why you began abusing prescription drugs in the first place. For some, physical pain continued to persist without effective diagnosis or treatment. For others, psychological pain, tragic experiences, or the pain of low self worth leads to the desire to escape with prescription medication. For many struggling with prescription drug addiction, the pain that triggered addiction is still being felt on a daily basis. Until the emotional or physical pain has been healed, prescription drugs provide the primary means of relief.

At Passages, our hearts go out to each and every patient who seeks to self-medicate the pain they feel on a daily basis. Our years of experience have taught us that the most effective way to heal addiction without relapse is to take a holistic, multi-dimensional approach that targets the whole person. At Passages Addiction Cure Center, our prescription drug addiction recovery program seeks to heal every part of the individual--mind, body and spirit.

When the body has been successfully detoxified of prescription drugs, the feelings that were numbed by addiction tend to resurface. At Passages, we believe that our client's personal pain is unique and cannot be adequately healed with generalized treatment. That's why we offer personalized addiction plans that emphasize one-on-one therapy sessions--more than 60 private sessions a month.

Many of our clients at Passages Malibu Addiction Cure Center have struggled with pain management issues. We've found that successful treatment of prescription drug addiction stems from four major issues:

1. Imbalances in brain chemistry.
2. Unhealed trauma from the past.
3. Negative fears and beliefs that are inconsistent with truth.
4. Lack of coping skills for pressing challenges.

Despite the view of other rehabilitation facilities that addiction is simply a genetic disease, at Passages, we do not view genetics as one of the direct causes of addiction. Plenty of individuals fall into addiction in their attempts to manage underlying physical or emotional pain, even without a single family member who has struggled against addiction. Others may witness the addictions of family members secondhand, but never experience the drive to use drugs or drink beyond moderation. At Passages Addiction Cure Center, we have witnessed case after case where clients have believed they were powerless over addiction until they discovered the root cause behind their chemical dependency. Once underlying issues triggering addiction have been resolved, the desire to self-medicate can be fully eliminated and chemical dependency can be cured. Addiction to pain medications, illegal drugs or alcohol often is simply a symptom of the deeply rooted issues that need treatment. Clients no longer need to live in fear of relapse when root issues have been identified and resolved--only a sober, substance-free future extends before them.

THE PASSAGES PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFERS HOLISTIC TREATMENT

At Passages Addiction Cure Center, our holistic approach means that we treat the entire person. Beyond the standards of detox and group counseling sessions offered by other treatment programs, Passages offers targeted treatments for every aspect of being. With spiritual and metaphysics counseling, hypnotherapy to target unresolved trauma, intensive psychotherapy, and marriage and family counseling, the Passages Malibu program treats unresolved pain on with the deepest levels of healing. Additionally, we offer holistic therapy for the body, including round-the-clock nursing care, nutritional counseling, physical fitness training, massage, acupressure and acupuncture. We also offer forward-looking guidance, including life coaching, transitional counseling and relapse prevention counseling to ensure that our graduates enjoy a lifetime of sobriety.

Our clients find that instead of turning to intoxicating and addictive prescription pain medications, they are able to find pain relief, emotional release and enduring cures for underlying pain in natural, healthy ways. In fact, many clients who have experienced addictions to opiates--from Vicodin and OxyContin to methadone and heroin--respond well to alternative medicine techniques such as acupressure, acupuncture and massage.

For those struggling with addiction to pain medication, this inclusion of alternative treatments can be a godsend. Acupressure stimulates pressure points to bring the body back into balance, improving circulation, alleviating muscle tension, and providing toxin release after years of addiction. Paired with massage, these treatments promote well-being, neuromuscular relaxation, and help facilitate healing of both the body and mind. Additionally, these healing techniques promote the release of endorphins--the body's natural mood-enhancing chemicals--which drug or alcohol use can suppress. Combined with physical diagnostic tests, medical and psychotherapy, these holistic treatments offer clients the opportunity to experience deep healing--sometimes for the first time in their lives.

At Passages, we can help you kick your addiction for good. Our specialized treatment programs include a wide range of services, such as:

• Individual Therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Personalized Treatment Plans
• Hypnotherapy Treatments
• Blood Chemistry Analysis
• Nutritional Guidance
• Physical Fitness Sessions
• Aftercare Planning Experts
• Acupuncture Therapy
• Acupressure Therapy
• Help with Self-Image
• Eating Disorder Treatment Plans
• Sports and Recreation Opportunities
• Natural Body Work
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs
• Relapse Prevention Guidance
• Metaphysics Courses
• Spiritual Assistance
• Marriage and Family Counseling

At Passages, our state-of-the-art Addiction Cure Center includes the ultimate in relaxation and healing, including:

• Limited Enrollment
• Luxurious Facilities
• Treatment Team Approach
• Gourmet Cooking
On-Site Detox
• 24/7 On-Site Nurse
• Magical, life-transforming experiences.

At Passages, we do not require clients to perform household chores such as cleaning floors or scrubbing toilets. We treat each client with the respect we would want, in a carefree, relaxing environment conducive to healing. We admire the strength it takes to seek a cure for prescription drug addiction, and we make every endeavor to help you achieve permanent healing.

Reach out today and find a cure for your prescription drug addiction. A pain-free existence and full recovery is possible for you, and at Passages, we specialize in helping you achieve a lifetime of freedom from dependency. You can read more about our prescription drug treatment program and call us now, toll free, at to talk to our professional and caring intake specialists. We assist you in scheduling your prescription drug detox with nurses and addiction staff standing by at any time, 24 hours a day, to help you take the first steps in drug rehab or alcohol rehab towards total recovery.

And remember, we believe in a cure, and we believe in you.

At Passages, we also have a dedicated team of therapists who will design your treatment program while you are in detox. Each program is customized for our clients and no two programs are alike. We focus on the kind of therapies that are necessary for you to have a full recovery and a return to health. We treat many types of drug dependencies including Ambien Recovery Ativan Rehab Cocaine Crack Treatment Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamines OxyContin Prescription Drugs Addiction Treatment Valium Vicodin Xanax Rehabilitation.