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Dr. Virginia Rockhill
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Drug Abuse has become one of the most serious problems in society today. It can occur from the abuse of prescribed medications from licensed medical providers or from purchasing legal as well as illegal drugs “on the street”. There are many approaches to understand and treat substance abuse and many philosophical ways to address the problem politically. Many psychologists use the biopsychosocial model of addictive behavior, which combines a biological, behavioral and sociocultural explanation of addictive behavior, which is a term which encompasses all types of substance abuse behaviors. Prescription Drug Abuse results from improper management of anxiety, sleep disorders and chronic pain. Medications used to treat these conditions are usually abusable. It is a problem to which no one is immune: it can happen to anyone. The first step is to recognize that the individual feels he or she “needs” more medications more frequently, that is, the initial dose is not controlling the problem. Without oversight by the prescribing provider, the patient becomes more dependent on the medications instead of learning how to use adjunctive ways to treat the problem. Many times, when the prescribing provider does not increase the dose, the patient resorts to purchasing the drugs “on the street”, that is buying them from other people who have prescriptions for these medications but do not take them themselves and sell the drugs as a source of income. This is highly illegal for the people selling as well as buying the drugs. In other cases, some people “doctor shop” to find another provider who will write prescriptions for them. It is inevitable that this situation catches up with all parties involved. If you or someone you know is caught up in this treacherous cycle, the sooner help is sought, the better. Treatment at all facilities and with all providers is confidential and strongly protected by privacy laws. Getting help is essential! | Chronic Pain | Anxiety | Sleep Disorders | Street Drug Abuse includes stimulants, opiates, narcotics, tranquilizers, marijuana, designer drugs, and a myriad of substances. Many times people become addicted as they self-medicate themselves for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain, and childhood deprivation. There are many treatment approaches for drug abuse; however, I have learned in my practice that unless a person learns the dynamics behind why they began and maintained their abuse they are not usually able to stay clean and sober. | Anxiety | Depression | Trauma | Pain | |
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