Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centres in Lancashire

Many people around the UK use mood-altering substances recreationally and never have any issues with them. But with these substances being prone to abuse, the problem of alcohol and drug addiction in areas such as Lancashire need to be addressed. Alcohol abuse leads to many problems for not only the user but also their family members, friends, wider community, and the economy. Crime, poverty, poor health, premature death, and homelessness are all linked to alcohol abuse. It is because of this that alcohol rehab in Lancashire as well as in other parts of the country is more important than ever before. Recovery.org.uk is working in all areas of the UK to ensure that the harm caused by alcohol abuse is minimised. We do this by connecting those who are affected by alcoholism with the facilities that treat it.

We work hard to help those affected by drug abuse and addiction as well, and not just those affected by illegal substances such as cocaine, crystal meth and heroin either. Prescription drug addiction is a growing problem across the country, which is made even more difficult to treat by the fact that so many people who abuse these drugs are unable to entertain the idea that they might have a problem. These individuals do not believe they could ever be in need of drug rehab in Lancashire because the drugs they are taking are legal and were prescribed by a GP.

The fact that prescription drugs are addictive is difficult for most people to comprehend. They believe that medication prescribed by a doctor must be safe to take. And to be fair, these medications are safe, provided they are taken for a short period and are not abused. Unfortunately, prescription drug abuse is quite common, and most people fail to understand what constitutes abuse.

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Those that take prescription medication prescribed for another person are guilty of abuse, yet this is something that is done quite regularly. It is also abuse to take more of this medication than advised to by a doctor. However, prescription drug addiction can occur in those who have taken their medication exactly as described but over an extended period.

The reality is that any mood-altering substance can cause addiction. The reason is that those taking these substances risk building up a tolerance. This means that after a while, the affected individuals will not get the same relief they once did. For example, after a while, the person who was drinking one glass of wine every evening will find that he or she needs to drink a second glass to achieve the desired effect. The same can be said of those that take prescription medication.

It may get the stage where the drugs are ‘not working’. This means that the person’s body has adapted to the presence of this medication and the drugs do not provide the same relief they once did. The result of this is that the individual will take more of the substance until he or she becomes physically dependent, which would then lead to the need for drug or alcohol rehab in Lancashire or whatever area the affected person lives in.