Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Lublin

Prescription drug addiction is a serious health problem that requires a comprehensive and individualized therapeutic approach. At Our Office, we help people addicted to medicinal substances overcome their addiction and rebuild their physical and mental health. The therapeutic process is based on multi-stage actions that include psychological therapy, pharmacotherapy, participation in support groups, and long-term support.

Psychological therapy

Psychotherapy is a key element in treating prescription drug addiction. Working with a therapist allows understanding the mechanisms that led to the development of addiction and recognizing emotions and behavioral patterns accompanying the addiction. We use a similar approach in alcoholism treatment.

Pharmacological support

In some cases, especially with dependencies on strong substances, implementing short-term pharmacological support is necessary. It aims to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and gradually discontinue the addictive substance.

Support groups

Support groups allow Patients to share their experiences, listen to others' stories, and support each other in difficult moments. Participation in such meetings strengthens motivation, increases the sense of belonging, and teaches how to deal with relapses or crisis situations from others.

Long-term counseling

Regular meetings and follow-up sessions aim to help the Patient maintain achieved results and prevent addiction relapses. Constant therapeutic support, both in the form of individual sessions and group meetings, is crucial in the recovery process.

1. 'Only people with weak willpower become addicted'

In reality, addiction is a complex disease whose foundation includes not only personality traits but also brain biology, genetic predispositions, and environmental factors. Strong willpower does not protect against addiction because it is not solely a matter of choice – changes in brain neurochemistry cause a person to feel the need to take medications despite negative consequences.

2. 'Medications help, so they cannot be harmful'

Even medications with proven effectiveness can lead to addiction or harm when used improperly or for extended periods. Opioid medications, benzodiazepines, or stimulants used for longer periods can increase tolerance and lead to addiction.

3. 'It is easy to stop taking medications if you want to'

Discontinuing medications, especially after long-term use, can be difficult due to emerging withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, or muscle pain. This process often requires professional support to minimize the risk of relapse or health complications.

4. 'Medications prescribed by a doctor cannot cause addiction'

This myth is very harmful because many prescription medications have addictive potential, especially when used for extended periods or not according to recommendations. It is important that all medications be used according to the doctor's recommendations.

Psychotherapy plays a key role in treating addictions because it allows Patients not only to understand the causes of their addiction but also to develop tools necessary for lasting change in thought patterns and behaviors. Prescription drug addiction requires not only eliminating the problem but also deep work on its source.

Goals of psychotherapy in treating prescription drug addiction

• Understanding the nature of addiction – psychotherapeutic sessions allow Patients to examine the emotional and psychological mechanisms leading to addiction. The therapist helps recognize moments and emotions when the need to reach for medications increases.
• Strengthening self-awareness and sense of control – through analyzing emotions and behaviors related to addiction, the Patient learns to recognize unhealthy patterns and develop new, more effective strategies for coping with difficult situations.
• Developing healthy habits – the Patient learns alternative, healthier methods of coping with stress, anxiety, or the pressure of daily life. This not only reduces the risk of relapses but also increases quality of life in the long term.

Therapeutic approaches in treating prescription drug addiction

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – helps identify and change thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate addiction. Through learning techniques such as monitoring thoughts and emotions or planning healthy responses to stressful situations and temptations to take medication.
• Group therapy and support groups – support groups enable contact with other people with similar experiences, which strengthens the sense of community and belonging. Participation in such meetings provides emotional support and practical tips on how to deal with problems.
• Therapy for families and codependents – prescription drug addiction often affects the Patient's entire environment, so including the family in the therapeutic process can be helpful. Therapy helps rebuild trust, develop empathetic communication, and create a healthy, supportive environment that facilitates the recovery process and prevents relapses.

Impact of psychotherapy on the recovery process

Psychotherapy constitutes the most important element of prescription drug addiction treatment because it allows the Patient to look at themselves and their life from a new perspective. More information about our therapeutic methods can be found on the addiction psychotherapy Lublin page. This process enables not only breaking with addiction but also transformation that builds greater emotional resilience and a healthier approach to one's own needs and challenges. By offering a safe space, psychotherapy supports the Patient at every stage of recovery, helping them regain a sense of their own worth and balance, which are the foundation of lasting recovery.