Prescription Drug Misuse

Healing beyond the prescription

Prescription medications are meant to help—but when misuse begins, they can create dependence that affects health, mood, and relationships. Pax Healing’s Prescription Drug Misuse Program helps clients safely regain stability through integrated outpatient care that treats the mind, body, and behavior together. We restore balance, dignity, and confidence one step at a time.

Who this program serves

Adults misusing painkillers, sedatives, or stimulants such as opioids, benzodiazepines, or ADHD medication

Clients stepping down from detox or inpatient care who need structured outpatient support

Individuals with co occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma

People balancing work, school, or family life who need flexible but accountable treatment

What treatment includes

Partial Hospitalization Program (Full Day Program)

Daytime care for individuals needing strong structure, frequent therapy, and psychiatric monitoring.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Group and individual therapy several days per week for relapse prevention and emotional regulation.

Outpatient Program (OP)

Ongoing therapy and medication follow ups to sustain recovery and protect progress.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

When clinically appropriate, Suboxone or Vivitrol support safety and stability during recovery.

Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management

Full psychiatric assessments and medication reviews to ensure care is safe, measured, and personalized.

Family Education and Support

Therapeutic coaching for loved ones to learn healthy boundaries and recovery communication.

How Our Prescription Drug Misuse Program Delivers Results

Clarity and safety

Clients learn how dependence develops and practice safer coping tools that protect their mental and physical health.

Function restored

Improved energy, attention, and sleep allow clients to re engage in work, relationships, and daily structure.

Confidence rebuilt

Therapy and psychiatric care work together to rebuild self trust and reduce shame around recovery.

Outcome targets we monitor

Reduced cravings and misuse frequency
Improved concentration, mood, and sleep
Increased participation in therapy and family sessions
Stable daily structure and medication adherence
Sustained progress across step downs

Clinical approach

Integrated dual diagnosis treatment:

Addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of dependence.

CBT and DBT informed therapy

Identifying thought patterns that fuel misuse and replacing them with adaptive coping.

Trauma informed care

Healing the emotional experiences often underlying dependency.

Relapse prevention training

Teaching recognition of triggers, stress management, and healthy reward systems.

What clients believe—and how we honor it

You want to feel in control again

We help you rebuild independence through education, therapy, and supportive accountability.

You want to be understood, not judged

Our clinicians treat every client with dignity and compassion, focusing on progress, not punishment.

You want long term change

We teach practical tools that restore function and prevent relapse—not quick fixes.