Prescription drug abuse is a rapidly growing problem in this country, thanks to the wide availability of prescription drugs and the misperceptions about their safety. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 7 million Americans use pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives for non-medical reasons. The most commonly abused prescription drugs are opioids (such as OxyContin and Vicodin), central nervous system (CNS) depressants (such as Valium and Xanax), and stimulants (such as Ritalin and Adderall). Without treatment at a prescription drug rehab, many individuals will continue to abuse and suffer from the effects of their prescription drug addiction.

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According to statistics, more than half of all individuals who abuse drugs also suffer from a co-occurring mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, an eating disorder or anxiety disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder or social phobia. Treating the substance abuse problem without treating the co-occurring disorder will almost always lead to failure (and vice versa), which is why choosing a drug rehab for individuals with co-occurring disorders is essential to full recovery and long-term sobriety.
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Substance abuse can be caused by many things, but one of the biggest risk factors is a dual diagnosis (also known as a co-occurring disorder) of emotional or mental illness. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), more than half of people who abuse drugs also have at least one serious mental illness. The most common mental illnesses in co-occurring disorders are bipolar disorder and schizophrenia; however, other disorders that can commonly lead to substance abuse are depression, anxiety disorders and some personality disorders. Treating the substance abuse without treating the co-occurring disorder will almost always lead to failure (and vice versa), which is why dual diagnosis treatment in drug rehab is essential to recovery from both the addiction and the mental illness.
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Twelve-step programs have been a key part of many rehab facilities for decades. No matter what the addiction is — drugs, alcohol, food, gambling or sex — the 12-step program is an important part of the recovery process. When combined with other forms of drug addiction treatment (such as residential treatment, counseling and sober living), drug rehab and the 12-step program increase the chances of long-term sobriety.
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