Over Half of All Overdoses Come From Prescription Pills

Though some people seem to think that prescription drugs are less dangerous than street drugs like cocaine or heroine, the facts are in: more than half of all fatal overdoses are caused by prescription drugs. The statistics were reported by the National Center for Health Statistics, and reflected data for 2010, the latest year for which data is available. Though substance-abuse experts have long cautioned against the extreme increase in prescription drug abuse, these numbers show the situation is even more bleak than many imagined.

The death tolls are rising: in 2010, 38,329 people died of drug overdoses in the United States. These numbers have been rising for 11 years, and are reaching epidemic levels. In addition to the dangers posed by cocaine and crack, meth, heroine, PCP, and other illegal drugs, there has been a huge increase in the abuse of prescription pills. If you’ve been using prescription drugs, you should seek help immediately before you put yourself in further danger.

If you have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or know someone who does, you should seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and treatment.