A vast amount of people in this country are addicted to pain pills so if you’re use of opioid painkillers has led to a life of addiction, you’re not alone. Not everyone addicted to pain pills started out intentionally misusing them like people may think. A great number of individuals addicted to opioid pain relievers today were prescribed Vicodin, Oxycodone or other strong painkillers for legitimate medical reasons first.

Opioid medications can induce pleasurable feelings and relaxation as well as relieve physical pain. Many people taking prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, OxyContin or Demerol legitimately find they make them emotionally and physically feel better and begin to rely on them to numb emotional pain as well.

No matter how a person’s use of prescription pain medications may have led to their addiction, it’s an illness and left untreated can lead to serious health consequences which unfortunately include overdose and death. If you’re addicted to painkillers and you’re seeking treatment that includes Suboxone, AppleGate Recovery helps people re-claim their health and their life.

AppleGate Recovery in Louisiana provides opioid addiction treatment for adults in an outpatient setting and provides their clients with exceptional quality treatment services and care. AppleGate Recovery treatment plans are individualized and can be obtained in Bossier City, Lake Charles, and Monroe Louisiana as well as Nacogdoches and Plano Texas.