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Did you know more people abuse prescription medication in our country than heroine or cocaine? When we think of drug addicts we think of strung out heroine addicts with rotten and missing teeth or spaced-out marijuana smokers with those glassy eyes. We don’t think about the stay-at-home mom who takes pills just to get through the day caring for her children or the business professional visiting four different pain clinics to get the pills that are on the verge of destroying his career.

It’s a fact: there are more prescription drug addicts in Michigan than there are heroine addicts.

In many cases, someone addicted to prescription medication started taking the pills for a completely legitimate reason. They went through an illness, had a surgery, or experienced an injury which caused excruciating physical pain and they were prescribed Oxycontin or some other heavy drug which ended up in an addiction.

If you or someone you love is currently in this position and you want to find help, it is important not to stop taking the medication without the supervision of a doctor. Some heavy prescription drug addicts have severe withdrawal symptoms which can be dangerous if the drug is just suddenly stopped.

If you have medical insurance, start with a call to see what type of treatment program will be covered and where your options are for finding an empty bed. They may even be able to help you find treatment without waiting out a long waiting list.

If you don’t have treatment, many drug rehab facilities and even some state agencies will give you detailed information on finding facilities that allow payment plans, give discounted pricing for those with lower income, or that otherwise ensure that everyone is able to find a safe place to detox despite their financial position.

Don’t wait to seek out treatment if you or someone you love has a problem with prescription medication. Go online and look up some treatment centers and start contacting them today.