Prescription Drug Addiction

Addiction Recovery Programs

Prescription Drug Misuse Treatment in Los Angeles

Explore structured outpatient care options that treat dependence on prescription medication to rebuild a healthier life.

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You might begin taking prescription drugs or medication for all the right reasons. But somewhere down the line, it can turn into misuse. Nearly 14.3 million Americans reported misusing psychotherapeutic drugs. It does not always look like “misuse”. It feels like you are taking one more pill than what your prescription says, then another, and then slowly you begin needing a higher dose to feel like yourself. Misuse means using a medication in any way other than how it was prescribed – a different dose, a different frequency, a different reason, or without a prescription at all.

At the Skyline Recovery Center, we treat prescription drug misuse the way it shows up in your or your loved one’s life. Our recovery is rooted in giving a structured and flexible pathway forward so that you can receive the care you need while also not putting your life on hold. Our licensed and experienced clinical team in Los Angeles focuses on the whole person – not just the substance.

Commonly Misused Prescription Drugs

Not all prescription drugs are addictive or have the same risks, and not all misuse looks the same. Three categories contribute to the large majority of cases we see.

Opioids

Prescribed for pain relief after surgery or for chronic conditions, opioids like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl act on the brain’s pain and reward pathways, which is exactly what makes them so ea