Overview
Understanding prescription drug addiction treatment
Warning signs include increasing dosage, doctor shopping, secrecy, mood changes, memory issues, withdrawal discomfort and inability to function without the medicine.
Professional support matters because addiction rarely affects only one part of life. Treatment looks at health, triggers, behaviour, family relationships and the support system needed after discharge.
Common warning signs
Increasing dosageWorth discussing with a counsellor when it affects safety, trust or daily stability.
Running out earlyWorth discussing with a counsellor when it affects safety, trust or daily stability.
Mood or memory changesWorth discussing with a counsellor when it affects safety, trust or daily stability.
Withdrawal discomfortWorth discussing with a counsellor when it affects safety, trust or daily stability.