What is Prescription Pill Detox Like?

Withdrawal symptoms from most prescription medications are so severe that detoxing without medical supervision often fails.  At We Level Up, we know that the only way to guarantee a successful start to the recovery journey is to have a medically supervised prescription pill detox program and therapy to treat all aspects of the individual.

Prescription Pill Detox Withdrawal Symptoms

When experiencing withdrawal, the body becomes shocked as it begins to rid itself of the prescription drugs and painkillers it has been accustomed to.  While withdrawal symptoms are usually somewhat similar, there are different symptoms for different kinds of medicines.

Symptoms Of Prescription Stimulant Withdrawal

Stimulants are most commonly prescribed to treat hyperactivity disorders. The impact of the drug on the nervous system makes the body release natural chemicals, such as dopamine, to increase mental alertness.  Stimulants have become popular among younger people because they are used as study drugs to enhance academic performance.  When a person stops misusing stimulants, they can experience symptoms like:

• Difficulty Sleeping
• Depression
• Intense Dreaming
• Suicidal Thoughts and Tendencies
• Anxiety
• Aggression
• Tremors
• Stomach pains
• Sweating
• Fever

Symptoms Of Opiate Withdrawal

Symptoms of opiate withdrawal include:

Symptoms Of Antidepressant Withdrawal

Another common prescription drug that can often get misused is antidepressants, which are the most commonly used prescription drug among clients.  While antidepressants are usually used to treat medically diagnosed depression, these medications are misused for the feeling of euphoria they can provide.  For the most part, antidepressant misuse occurs in young adults with a substance use disorder or a mental illness.  Much like opiate withdrawal, antidepressant withdrawal comes with a handful of potential side effects. 

Symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal are:

Detox from Pain Pills and Prescription Drugs

To start the detox process from painkillers and prescription drugs, it’s essential to understand how the process works to ensure that the road to recovery will be smooth and straightforward.  We Level Up helps people looking for a solution to their addictions by offering comfortable and cohesive treatment options.

An evaluation is essential in determining the specific treatment plan for each client to start the detox process.  This is a very significant part of the recovery process as it gives the medical professionals at We Level Up an idea of what treatment will work the best.  During this time, the team evaluates symptoms, medical history, and the severity of the addiction to pain pills and prescription drugs.  The team will then create a unique and individual treatment plan to make the detox process as effective as possible.

After the evaluation comes the detoxification process, the moment a person stops using prescription drugs and pain pills, the detoxification process starts.  During this process, the body works to remove the drugs consumed.  The most effective form of detox is medically supervised and assisted. 

We Level Up has a variety of programs to make detoxification easier:

• Inpatient Rehab:  Depending on the severity of the addiction, the treatment team may suggest staying in a 24-hour care facility during the inpatient rehabilitation program.  During that time, the client will have the chance to receive one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and additional recreational therapy opportunities.

• Outpatient Rehab:  Instead of living in a rehabilitation facility, We Level Up offers a treatment plan where clients commute daily for treatment during an outpatient rehabilitation program.  The treatment team determines how often the client should come in, but they still receive the same therapeutic options as inpatient rehab provides.

• Intensive Outpatient Rehab:  In this case, the client may not live in a facility.  With a minimum of nine hours each week, this intensive outpatient rehabilitation program can be split between either a whole week or several days throughout the week. This program can last for as long as it needs to ensure maximum impact and convenience.  As the client progresses during the recovery process, their treatment team may feel that the client can receive a less intense level of treatment.

How to Get Off Pain Pills At Home

When trying to detox from prescription drugs and painkillers, some people attempt to detox in the comfort of their own homes.  While detoxing at home is not an ideal undertaking for people looking to defeat a substance use disorder, it can be possible.  First, however, it is essential to keep the risks in mind.

Detoxing in a professional rehabilitation facility is more effective for several reasons.  A change of environment could be beneficial to recovery because a person is no longer surrounded by the things that influenced substance misuse.  Also, being around medical professionals can significantly increase the chance of a long-lasting recovery.  While an at-home detoxification attempt can succeed, this can be a complicated process without medical professionals.  Addiction treatment experts agree that the best way to detox from pain pills and prescription drugs is to be supervised by professional addiction treatment service providers. This is a hazardous way to detox.  When a person stops using the drugs so suddenly, the body can go into shock and experience extremely severe withdrawal symptoms. 

Severe Withdrawal Symptoms include:

Another detox method that some people try to attempt at home on their own is tapering.  A taper is gradual weaning off of a substance throughout a period.  The length of time that a person tapers off a drug depends on factors like the severity of the addiction and dosage amount.  Using the tapering method allows the body to slowly and safely rid itself of the toxins.  Detoxing by tapering also limits the number of withdrawal symptoms that are experienced, as the body has more time to become accustomed to functioning without the substance.  The usual approach, when tapering, is to decrease the dosage by one-quarter for each week during the detoxification process.

While tapering is a more effective and safer method than quitting cold turkey, it is still recommended to begin tapering with professional medical support.  A great way to do so would be through an inpatient or outpatient program with We Level Up. Seeking out professional medical help at the start of the rehabilitation process sets a strong foundation for future, long-term recovery.

Prescription Pill Detox Treatment

We Level Up has various facilities across the country for individuals to begin their journey to recovery.  With locations in Florida, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, and Maryland, each center is focused on helping clients through the process of beginning a life of sobriety and teaching them the skills they need to remain sober if you would like more information about We Level Up and all of the ways we can help you or someone you care about achieve a drug-free life, do not hesitate to call.  Our associates are ready to answer any questions you may have about entering treatment.  Calls are free and confidential so take the first step to a happy and healthy recovery.

We Level Up Treatment Center provides world-class care with round-the-clock medical professionals available to help you cope.  We work as an integrated team providing support through prescription pill detox and other aspects of treatment.  Make this your opportunity to reclaim your life.  Call today to speak with one of our treatment specialists. Our specialists know what you are going through and will answer any of your questions.

Your call is private and confidential, and there is never any obligation.

How I Overcame Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse To Work Towards Recovery Video

Alcoholism and Prescription Recovery Testimonial

This man discusses his struggles with alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, as well as his story of overcoming addiction.

“I was a slave to my addiction.

Seventeen years I drank and used drugs to medicate the way that I felt because I didn’t like me.

So the drugs or alcohol made me either feel better about me or forget how i felt about me.

No matter what I did or how much I did. It didn’t change the way I felt about me and since then I’ve learned that no matter what happened to my life.

I don’t get to medicate the way that I feel. I was told early on the good news are you’ll have feelings, the bad news is you’ll have feelings.

I just learned to navigate life with the help of master and doctorate-level therapists that are skilled with addiction and alcoholism.

That helped me to identify more through the colleges and conditions.

And life is so much better on the other side. I wouldn’t trade the way I feel today or the way I felt then for anything in the world.

Recovery is great.”

Does Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment Work?

Between 85% and 95% of patients who successfully complete drug rehab report continuing to abstain from all substances nine months after discharge. Approximately 80% of patients report that their health and quality of life have improved after completing prescription drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Sources:

[1] National Survey on Drug Use and Health – https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt29393/2019NSDUHFFRPDFWHTML/2019NSDUHFFR1PDFW090120.pdf