Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in Temecula, CA
Help for painkiller, sedative, sleep medication, and stimulant misuse
Prescription drug addiction often starts with a real prescription for pain, anxiety, sleep, or focus. Over time it can turn into needing more, running out early, or getting pills from other places. Temecula Recovery Center offers medical detox and residential treatment for adults ready to stop.
- Licensed by California DHCS
- 24/7 medical detox
- Adults 18+
What is prescription drug misuse?
Prescription drug misuse means taking a medicine differently than your provider prescribed. That includes taking someone else's medicine, taking a larger dose, crushing or snorting pills, or using it to get high. Misusing opioids, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants can lead to addiction.
Key takeaways
- Prescription drug misuse means taking a medicine differently than prescribed.
- Opioid painkillers, sedatives like benzos and sleep medicines, and stimulants are the most commonly misused.
- Addiction can start with a legitimate prescription.
- A past addiction and some mental health conditions raise the risk.
- Pills from friends, online, or the street may be counterfeit.
- Stopping some prescription drugs suddenly, especially benzos, can be dangerous.
Which prescription drugs are misused?
| Type | Examples | Often prescribed for | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid painkillers | Oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine | Pain | Opioid treatment |
| Sedatives and tranquilizers | Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ambien | Anxiety, panic, sleep | Benzo treatment |
| Stimulants | Adderall, Ritalin | ADHD | Stimulant treatment |
How prescription drug misuse happens
Misuse can happen on purpose or slowly over time. It includes:
- Taking medicine prescribed for someone else
- Taking a larger dose than prescribed
- Taking it more often than prescribed
- Crushing, snorting, or injecting pills
- Using it to get high or relax
- Mixing it with alcohol or other drugs
- Getting prescriptions from more than one doctor
- Buying pills online or on the street
Signs of prescription drug addiction
Common signs include:
- Running out of a prescription early
- Needing more to feel the same effect
- Feeling sick or anxious without it
- Seeing more than one doctor for the same prescription
- Hiding pills or how much you take
- Mood swings or changes in sleep
- Pulling away from family, work, or friends
- Trying to cut back and not being able to
Prescription drug withdrawal
Withdrawal depends on the type of drug. Some are mostly uncomfortable, and some can be dangerous to stop on your own.
Opioid painkillers
Muscle aches, sweating, runny nose, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and strong cravings.
Benzos and sedatives
Anxiety, trouble sleeping, shaky hands, and in severe cases, seizures.
Stimulants
A crash with exhaustion, heavy sleep, low mood, and cravings.
Talk to a professional before stopping: stopping benzodiazepines suddenly can cause seizures, and withdrawal from any prescription drug is easier and safer with medical support.
How prescription drug treatment works at Temecula Recovery Center
Assessment
We learn which medicines you take, how you take them, and why they were first prescribed, so your plan addresses the pain, anxiety, sleep, or focus issues behind them.
Medical detox
In medical detox, our team monitors you around the clock and adjusts detox to the drugs you've been using, so you're safe and as comfortable as possible.
Residential treatment
Residential treatment gives you structure and support while you adjust to life without misusing prescriptions.
Therapy
Therapies like CBT, DBT, and group therapy help you build new ways to cope with pain, stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Aftercare
Before you leave, we build a plan for life after treatment, including our alumni and aftercare program, so you have support when you get home.
Who we help
People who started with a prescription
It began after an injury, surgery, or diagnosis. Now it's hard to stop. We get it.
People taking pills from others
Using a friend's or family member's medicine is still misuse, and it can still lead to addiction.
People mixing medications
Combining prescriptions with each other or with alcohol is risky. We help you stop safely.
Using kratom or 7-OH too? Learn about our kratom and 7-OH treatment.
Prescription drug addiction treatment near Temecula
Temecula Recovery Center is located at 44320 Campanula Way in Temecula, CA. We help adults from across Southwest Riverside County, North San Diego County, and the Inland Empire stop misusing prescription drugs in a calm, private setting close to home.
People come to us from nearby communities including:
Prescription drug addiction FAQs
What is prescription drug misuse?
It means taking a medicine differently than your provider prescribed, such as taking someone else's medicine, taking a larger dose, crushing or snorting pills, or using it to get high.
Can you get addicted to a drug your doctor prescribed?
Yes. Some prescription drugs, including opioids, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants, can lead to addiction when misused. Dependence can also build with regular use.
Which prescription drugs are most commonly misused?
Opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, sedatives and tranquilizers like Xanax and sleep medications, and stimulants like Adderall.
Is it dangerous to stop taking prescription drugs suddenly?
It depends on the drug. Stopping benzodiazepines suddenly can cause seizures. Opioid withdrawal is very uncomfortable and raises relapse risk. Talk to a medical professional before you stop.
Who is at risk for prescription drug misuse?
Anyone can be, at any age. Risk factors include a past addiction to alcohol or other drugs, certain mental health conditions, and not knowing a drug's risks.
Do you treat people who use more than one drug?
Yes. Many people misuse more than one prescription or mix them with alcohol. Our team plans detox and treatment around everything you've been using.
Does insurance cover prescription drug addiction treatment?
Many insurance plans cover detox and residential treatment for substance use. Our admissions team can verify your insurance quickly and confidentially.
Sources
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Prescription Drug Misuse.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA requiring Boxed Warning updated to improve safe use of benzodiazepine drug class. 2020.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Opiate and opioid withdrawal.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Cocaine withdrawal.
Ready to stop misusing prescription drugs?
Our admissions team is available 24/7. One call is all it takes to check your insurance and find out what's next.
