Prescription Drug Overdoses Skyrocketing Across Country

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Prescription Drug Overdoses Skyrocketing Across Country

Prescription Drug Overdoses Skyrocketing Across Country

A new study has found that the rate of prescription drug deaths has soared in the past decade, and now kills more people than heroin and cocaine combined. Prescription drugs are the second most abused drug in America, coming in with less than marijuana. In New York City alone, deaths from prescription drugs and related incidents increased by more than 700% in a 16-year period.

Some people think that prescription pills are safer than straight-up illegal drugs, because they come from doctors or pharmacies. However, you should never take any drug without explicit instructions from a doctor. Also, the widespread practice of combining prescription drugs with other substances is incredibly dangerous, and has no doubt added to the high toll of deaths. If you have any sort of problems with drugs, you should seek help now before you become another number in these tragic statistics. It’s not too late to turn your life around.

If you have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or know someone who does, you should seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and treatment.