Pragmatic Pinksy: Long-Time Champion of Clean & Sober Living

Dr. Drew Pinksy, originally of “Loveline” fame and now the face of addiction treatment, has always been a step ahead in the field of chemical dependency studies. Drew’s influence in the discipline is unmatched. After the debuts of shows like “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House,” which he produces and stars on, sober living suddenly looked cool and rehab magically appeared to be a noble endeavor. Always ahead of the curve, Drew warned the masses of the dangers of Rx carelessness and abuse back in the late 1990s, far before the Rx abuse epidemic we are seeing today.

Drew Unveils The “Rx Locker” & Raises Vicodin Addiction Awareness

As previously discussed, Drew’s image lends a certain amount of respect and credibility to any product, show, event, or organization lucky enough to score an endorsement deal with him. Thus, the makers of the Rx Locker (a convenient, tamper-proof locker for your pill bottles) should thank their lucky stars that Drew hopped aboard so willingly. The truth of the matter is that Drew has long been hard at work trying to spare teens from the perils of prescription drug addiction. As he states in his Rx Locker promo spot, 2,500 American teenagers try prescription drugs for the first time every day, and they are typically filching their drugs right out of their parent’s medicine cabinets. While the experimentation does not always lead to further abuse, it can lead to hardcore Vicodin addiction, OxyContin addiction, and more.

Pinksy’s Product Is Perfect for Sober Living Homes, Too

Sometimes, even after leaving inpatient treatment, an addict or an alcoholic has not quite finished the course of his or her medical detox. In some cases, patients using controlled substances like Subutex or Suboxone to detox off of heroin will have to continue the tapering process after they have checked out of rehab and into a sober living facility. Many sober living homes hold clients responsible for their own meds at this stage in treatment, making the Rx Locker a perfect and perfectly safe med storage option. Handy, indeed.

Prescription Drug Addiction may Require Drug Rehab

It may not be as talked about as illegal drug addiction, but dependence on any drug, including prescription drug addiction requires attention and treatment. Over the past few years OxyContin and Vicodin have become more heavily abused drugs than ever before. Because of their powerful painkilling properties and close similarity to morphine, the mounting reports of prescription drug abuse and dependency has
caused concern in healthcare communities.

Treatment for Vicodin Addiction

It should be noted that not everyone who is dependent on Vicodin is necessarily considered an “addict” in the traditional sense. There are people who are legitimately prescribed Vicodin as an integral part of a pain management program resulting from injuries or other physical conditions, but there are growing numbers of people who get the drug illegally, or even through careless doctors, and these people should consider their vicodin addiction serious enough to seek treatment.

Prescription Drug Treatment

Prescription drugs are often abused in the following ways; The tablets should be swallowed whole, but addicts often chew the tablets, crush and snort tablets, or dissolve the tablets in water and then inject them into the bloodstream. All these methods cause a faster much more dangerous release of the medication.

Dependence on prescription drugs not only causes strife in the social life of the addicted person, but can cause serious health risks as well. Long term usage can and usually does lead to physical dependence. A large dosage can cause such severe respiratory slow down as to cause death.

Prescription drug treatment often involves detox, which is necessary, but can be difficult. Withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, soreness in the muscles and bones, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes and goosebumps, and restless leg movements.