Prescription Drug Misuse: Health and Safety Risks in Georgia

It generally means using a prescription medication outside its directions or intended purpose. A clinical or medical assessment can consider the medication concern together with mental health, daily functioning, and support needs. The assessment helps guide the discussion about appropriate care.

Withdrawal and overnight-care needs call for an appropriate medical and treatment-setting evaluation. For immediate danger, call 911 or use an emergency or crisis resource now. Its services are outpatient. Admissions can discuss care coordination and referrals when the reported needs fall outside the available programs.

Available levels include PHP, IOP, an evening IOP schedule, and outpatient therapy. Services include assessments, individual therapy, medication management, monitoring, case management, family support, medical oversight, and care coordination. Program fit is considered through the admissions and assessment process.

A family member may contact admissions to ask general questions about services and how to start. Family support is among the available services. The adult seeking care will still need to participate in the appropriate admissions and assessment steps.

Drug testing and monitoring may be part of outpatient care when appropriate to assessed needs. Monitoring can provide structure for discussing progress, concerns, and changes over time. It is not automatically included for every person or program. Admissions and assessment steps help clarify how available services may fit an individualized outpatient plan.