Prescription Drug Addiction Groton CT

Information on Prescription Drug AddictionSometimes prescription drug addiction just happens. If you had a bad injury or are recovering from a surgery, often times we are placed on pain relieving medication. We take and take and take, and before we know it, we are addicted.

Hartford Dispensary
(860) 447-2233
931 Bank Street
New London, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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SARP Substance Abuse
(860) 694-4837
1 Wahoo Drive
Groton, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc
(860) 447-1717
47 Coit Street
New London, CT
Hotline
(860) 447-1717x200
Services Provided
Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Stonington Institute
(800) 832-1022
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc
(860) 889-3178x10
321 Main Street
Norwich, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Southeast Council on Alcohol and
(860) 447-8021
1000 Bank Street
New London, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Connection Inc
(860) 405-2107x108
542 Long Hill Road
Groton, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Connection Inc/ The Connection
(860) 448-4993
542 Long Hill Road
Groton, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
French

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Hartford Dispensary
(860) 886-0446
772 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Phoenix House
(401) 348-9995
101 Franklin Street
Westerly, RI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Prescription Drug Addiction

Information on Prescription Drug Addiction

Sometimes prescription drug addiction just happens. If you had a bad injury or are recovering from a surgery, often times we are placed on pain relieving medication. We take and take and take, and before we know it, we are addicted. Sometimes it’s just an accident, but it needs to be taken care of. The first step would be to not stop taking the medication but contact the doctor who prescribed them to you and explain that you may have become addicted.

Get Help for Prescription Drug Addiction

Sometimes the best course of action to take when you become addicted to prescription drugs is to taper off from them. A cut down program can be a great idea for dealing with prescription drug addiction . The drug can slowly exit your routine and you can get back to normal as soon as possible. Sometimes a cut down program can last weeks.

SoberRecovery.com has information about different types of prescription drugs. It’s not just painkillers. People abuse drugs for insomnia, sexual performance, ADHD and depression. All of these drugs can be used with a cut down program.

Prescription drug addiction can kill you. It’s easy to overdose. If it doesn’t kill you, it can cause long term health problems and behavioral issues. Don’t fall victim to pill popping. Get the help you need as soon as possible.

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