If you believe you, a friend or family member suffer from prescription drug addiction, learn the signs of drug addiction and get help!

Do you know someone who is addicted to prescription drugs? It may be family member, a co-worker or a friend. Perhaps that person is YOU! In many cases, people don't know they have crossed the line from taking a prescription drug to abusing a prescription drug. Usually, this oversight is because the drug is considered 'legal' and was prescribed by a doctor.

In fact, many of the people treated in rehabilitation centers today are treated for addiction to prescription drugs. Addiction to prescription drugs is as prevalent, if not more so, than addiction to illegal drugs and alcohol.

If you or your friend or family member have begun to use the drug more often and in greater doses than what is prescribed by the doctor, if you find yourself running out of the prescription before your pharmacist will refill it, if you have gone to more than one doctor to duplicate your prescription so you don't have to explain your usage, if you are getting your prescription drugs from someone other than a doctor - you probably should seek help!

Addiction to any substance is characterized by continued use of a substance in spite of the threat or existence of physical, psychological, personal or social harm or damage.

When your drug addiction becomes psychological and physical, your brain responds to the chemical you introduce and you feel high or rejuvenated, or perhaps you feel calmer or the drug helps you sleep. Your senses may be distorted and your balance and speech may become impaired.