Prescription Stimulant Addiction Treatment
Prescribed stimulants encompass a broad class of substances that affect the nervous system in a way that leads to increased activity across several mental and physical processes—serving, in varying degrees, to boost energy and attention but also capable of impacting our cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
The stimulant category encompasses prescription drugs and illicitly encountered drugs, such as cocaine and crystal meth. In the case of drugs prescribed by a medical provider, common stimulants include:
- dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®)
- dextroamphetamine/amphetamine combination product (Adderall®)
- methylphenidate (Ritalin®, Concerta®).
The majority of prescription stimulants come in tablet, capsule, or liquid form, which a person takes orally. While those who plan to misuse prescription stimulants often ingest them differently to increase their potency, When misusing a prescription stimulant, people can swallow the medicine in its standard form at higher doses, crush tablets or open the capsules, dissolve the powder in water, and inject the liquid into a vein. Additionally, they can be crushed into a powder to be snorted or smoked.
Dangerous use of prescription stimulants includes:
- taking stimulants in a way or dose that was prescribed
- taking someone else’s stimulants
- taking medication only for the effect it causes—to get high
Someone who is abusing a stimulant or is addicted to it will likely deny the fact or resist your attempts to point out the problem or change their behaviours and refuse to ease use or stop use altogether.
Seek out help for Prescription Stimulants
Once a person has become dependent upon a stimulant, they will experience difficulties in the form of withdrawal symptoms if they attempt to stop using it. These withdrawal symptoms can drive a person back into using the stimulant to cope with the pain or ease the discomfort.
If you suspect a loved one is abusing a stimulant, you should proceed carefully and offer your support. Rather than reacting unprepared, consider speaking to a professional counsellor and considering a thought-out plan.
This will help you get into the mind of the addict and ensure you understand how someone suffering from a stimulant addiction may react, especially to your attempts to reach out.
Alternatively, if you are the one struggling with stimulants affecting mental and physical well-being, or you have begun to spiral into a cycle of addiction.
It may be time to seek professional help.
Treating your prescription stimulant addiction
When dealing with stimulant addiction requires breaking the cycle of behaviour and, in certain cases, means moving away from familiar surroundings. Once you’ve removed temptation, you can focus your remaining time and energy on your recovery. Our team of counsellors will be there to provide direction and support as you take your first steps to recovery.
Your stimulant addiction treatment can include medical supervision designed to minimise withdrawal symptoms and make the process as painless as possible. Once stimulant cravings become less intense, you will work directly with our counsellors in a safe and serene environment.
Along with a comprehensive rehabilitation programme that will care for your overall mental health and identify the root cause of your addiction, and tackle it.
During rehabilitation, you will also be provided with various tools to help you achieve long-term sobriety so that once you’re back home, you have the mental clarity and recovery information to avoid relapsing.
Post-treatment for prescription stimulant addiction
There are currently no medical treatments aimed specifically at stimulant addiction, but behavioural therapy has proven to work for many struggling with this affliction. Behavioural therapy requires you to open up and be open to change, along with having someone with the skills and expertise to guide you at your own pace makes all the difference.
The advantages of seeking stimulant addiction treatment in a private rehab like ours are numerous. We are equipped with some of the top addiction counsellors in South Africa, with years of experience in helping those battling an inhalant addiction to achieve a full recovery in a safe environment.
Other benefits of getting your addiction treated in our facility include the following:
- Quick admission
- Medical supervision
- Personalised treatment
- Private care
- 24-hour supervision
- Safe and peaceful environments
- High-quality facilities
- Aftercare services
These benefits, along with tailored solutions for your specific case, are available to anyone seeking out private rehab treatment with The Cedars in South Africa. Reach out to us today and start your journey towards recovery.
The pros and cons of prescription stimulant rehab
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Behavioural therapy requires you to open up and be open to change, along with having someone with the skills and expertise to guide you at your own pace makes all the difference.
The advantages of seeking MDMA addiction treatment in a private rehab like ours are numerous. We are equipped with some of the top addiction counsellors in South Africa, with years of experience in helping those battling an inhalant addiction to achieve a full recovery in a safe environment.
Other benefits of getting your addiction treated in our facility include the following:
- Quick admission
- Medical supervision
- Personalised treatment
- Private care
- 24-hour supervision
- Safe and peaceful environments
- High-quality facilities
- Aftercare services
These benefits, along with tailored solutions for your specific case, are available to anyone seeking out private rehab treatment with The Cedars in South Africa. Reach out to us today and start your journey towards recovery.
chemical addictions
- CAT
- Cocaine
- Crystal Meth
- Hallucinogens
- Heroine
- Inhalants
- Ketamine
- Marijuana
- MDMA/Ecstasy
- Prescription Medication
- Prescription Opioids
- Prescription Stimulants
- Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Synthetic Cathinones
behavioural addictions
- Eating Disorders
- Exercise Addiction
- Gambling Disorder
- Gaming Addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Shopping Addiction
- Social Media Addiction
treatment phases & length
Primary Phase
inclusions
- Medication assisted stabilization and withdrawal management
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion
and focus groups - Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Introduction to 12-Step program and written Step work
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun sober recreational activities
- Healthy meals prepared by our in-house chef, regular aerobic exercise and yoga classes offered by a personal trainer, excursions
Secondary Phase
inclusions
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion and focus groups
- Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun, sober recreational activities
Tertiary Phase
inclusions
- Accommodation and meals
- Weekly check-in groups
- Check-in sessions with their counsellor, by appointment
- Weekly 12 Step meetings
post treatment support
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