Prescription drugs
Prescription drugs are used to treat some specific medical diagnosis. They are distributed at licenced pharmacies. Over the counter, medications do not require a doctor’s prescription to purchase.OTC drugs are generally safe if taken in the recommended doses. Some OTC drugs for self-medication for mental illnesses like anxiety and depression may be addictive. Abusing these drugs can give users euphoria and hallucinations. Cough medicines such as Dextromethorphan are among the most commonly abused drugs among the youth because they are readily available. When used in excessive doses can cause excessive drowsiness, breathing problems or blacking out in extreme cases.
Psychiatric therapies help positively impact the physical and mental healing of patients. By giving them the support and care, they need to get better greatly enhances their prospects of remaining in recovery. This further prevents relapse. Triggers such as a stressful environment, social network and general life hardships can increase the urge to resort back to drug use. Counselling helps the patients manage what life throws at them without going back to drugs by teaching them to calm their mind and healthy stress response. Counselling also helps patients escape the cravings of drugs. Group therapies help the patients open up and share their struggles and progress. They help patients take accountability of each other’s development.
People with mental health disorders and addiction problems can find themselves stuck in the past or ruminating on events that may have led to their present circumstances. Cognitive behavioural counselling helps them to stop dwelling in the past and instead focus on the present moment and how they can improve their conditions and focus on their progress.