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More importantly, our programs aim to empower our patients, instill hope and optimism as they begin their recovery journey in sobriety, and inspire them to take control of their lives.
Adderall Detox
Adderall is a potent amphetamine branded in 1994 as a treatment method for ADHD or narcolepsy. Unfortunately, Adderall, the Schedule 2 stimulant drug, while effective when taken as prescribed for treatment, remains highly addictive, and unintentional misuse and abuse can quickly occur. With this knowledge, it is essential to understand the signs of problems that can occur with misuse or abuse of Adderall. When seeking help for an addiction problem with Adderall, it is necessary to find a center that is familiar with detoxing from Adderall.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states through their study that 1.5 million people over the age of 12 had a prescription stimulant use disorder within the 12 months of 2021. Signs of Adderall misuse or abuse can include:
- Running short of medication for a time frame
- Developing the inability to cut back or quit using Adderall
- Going to great lengths to get Adderall, especially in this time of shortages
- Extreme fatigue from a disrupted sleep schedule
- Developing cravings for Adderall
- Building a tolerance for Adderall
Opioid Detox
Addiction Treatment Nashville recognizes that opioid medications are typically used in the treatment of severe and chronic pain, which the CDC says affect roughly 20% of those in the United States in 2021. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), opioids are effective for treating pain. Still, the long-term use of opioids connects to an increasing risk of misuse, abuse, and overdose. The opioid crisis is an alarming statement of how dangerous these drugs can be. Furthermore, understanding and managing the detoxification process involving opioids presents specific challenges.
Opioid medications produce euphoric feelings, as well as the ability to relax while treating chronic pain. This feeling occurs because opioids attach to receptors in the brain that control pain relief. In essence, the result of long-term use of opioids is that individuals only feel normal while using opioids, which means the brain has adapted to a new normal. Increasingly dangerous is fentanyl addiction, which leads to a high risk of overdose and death. Once brain chemistry is different, when opioid use ends, opioid withdrawal ensues quickly.
Alcohol Detox
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) proves through its study that alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. Addiction Treatment Nashville understands that alcohol misuse or abuse often co-occurs with other substances, making detox from substance abuse more complicated. Alcohol detoxification is challenging and potentially life-threatening due to the severe withdrawal symptoms stemming from long-term or severe alcohol addiction. When considering detox from alcohol use disorder (AUD), medical management and medication-assisted treatment must be available options in the detox facility to ensure safety and comfort during the process.
How do you know that alcohol use is problematic? Men who drink 5 or more drinks in one period or women drinking 4 or more drinks at a time meet the definition of binge drinkers. Men who drink more than 15 drinks a week or women drinking more than 8 per week meet the heavy drinker criteria. However, evaluations by a medical professional look beyond the number of drinks when diagnosing an alcohol use disorder. Behaviors, physical conditions, and lifestyle disruptions combine with longevity and the amount of alcohol consumed to determine a diagnosis of an AUD.
Prescription Pill Detox
Prescription pill addiction is often a matter of unintentional misuse and abuse in the beginning. Individuals with multiple complaints, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep issues, seek medical advice and often receive prescriptions for both opioids and benzodiazepines. Addiction Treatment Nashville knows that when dealing with prescription pill detox, specific withdrawal challenges arise. Opioids for pain control, such as Vicodin, Percocet, and Oxycontin, work in conjunction with Benzos, such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, and Ativan, to control the symptoms of anxiety or sleep disruption. Despite written warnings, the pharmacy includes inside medication boxes and verbal discussions with healthcare providers; misuse can quickly occur.
Tolerance leads to dependence, and unfortunately, addiction follows. It is vital to understand that taking prescription medications can be confusing, and unintentional misuse can lead to developing a tolerance to the drug. Patients can begin with good intentions, placing medications in pill boxes and marking dosages on a calendar, but as time goes on, misuse can occur. Those developing a tolerance to medication find that it takes more of a drug to produce the same effect. Taking more than the prescription calls for leads to a physical and mental dependence on the drug, ultimately leading to addiction.
Amphetamine Detox
The physical effects of amphetamine abuse appear primarily in the withdrawal symptoms during amphetamine detox. Addiction Treatment Nashville is familiar with the psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms of amphetamine addiction. The first phase of detox is the body, and headaches, jumpiness, and shakiness associated with stimulant abuse, nausea, and nightmares with sleep issues are common. The psychological withdrawal in the second week is manageable with therapeutic measures to counter anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings, and extreme outbursts. Many individuals experience post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) with amphetamine detox.
Cocaine Detox
Cocaine addiction can initiate increased heart rate and blood pressure and problems with the nasal septum when snorting occurs. Heart disease can result from long-term excessive use. Psychologically, cocaine abuse triggers sleep deprivation, unstable moods, damaging decision-making abilities, and memory issues. During cocaine detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can address physical discomforts, and other meds control psychological imbalances. Medical management is critical for a safe and successful detox.
Medical Detox and Drug Withdrawal
WebMD covers the signs that tolerance and dependence have crossed over to addiction in their article that explains addiction. In the beginning of misuse, subtle signs may occur but are easily disregarded. Tolerance and dependence are both physical and mental processes but do not appear to others who are not familiar with addiction. However, Addiction Treatment Nashville understands what to look for and will answer any questions you may need the answers to.
Signs that tolerance and dependence have changed over to addiction could be any of the following:
- Taking prescription medications when they are not needed
- Finding that prescriptions do not last for the intended period, meaning higher dosages are needed to achieve the same effect
- Preoccupation with finding more drugs and how to get them from other sources
- Lying and stealing to get more drugs
- Disregarding dangerous risks while getting more drugs
- Withdrawal symptoms occur when dosages decrease or attempt to stop using
- Loss of interest in usual activities
- Lifestyle and relationship disruption
The detoxification process requires medical management and medication-assisted treatment because withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable and dangerous without supervision. Withdrawal symptoms vary with each substance, and levels of discomfort are difficult to predict. When treatment professionals offer specialized options in the detox process, success with completion can prevent the chances of relapse occurring. Medical management, medication-assisted treatment, and therapy options are vital ingredients in a successful recovery from addiction.
Medical Management of Detox Offers Safety and Success in Tennessee
Creating a trusting relationship with the detox treatment team leads to the program’s successful completion. Live Again Detox in Tennessee specializes in detox programs for drug and alcohol addiction, emphasizing the importance of medical management during the process. The center welcomes questions and will offer assistance with finalizing detox decisions when needed. Contact Live Again Detox today to make your decision to regain sobriety a reality.