Prescription Drug Addiction
Addiction to drugs is not only a medical disease, but in the case of prescription drug addiction, it is also something that cannot be helped. People are prescribed opiates, stimulants and depressants every day to treat a number of ailments and though the ultimate goal of eliminating the primary symptom is achieved, a new one arises in its place: prescription drug addiction. Depending upon the prescription and the dose, a physical dependence upon these drugs can develop in as little as a week. After that, should you try and quit abruptly, you will experience withdrawal symptoms as your body undergoes a detox.
No one particular treatment will work for everyone without exception. For that reason, Orchid Recovery Center provides a wide array of therapeutic options that allows you to choose from alternative and traditional approaches and create a unique treatment plan unlike any other.
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Prescription Drug Addiction: Depressants
If you are addicted to depressants like barbiturates and benzodiazepines, the most important thing is that you don't stop taking them alone. Doing so throws your body into automatic detox and with it comes withdrawal symptoms that are potentially life threatening. At Orchid Recovery Center, we can provide you with a medically supervised detox to help minimize the negative physical effects and make sure that you are stable and healthy. The first few days of your stay with us will be devoted to your physical wellbeing with little in the way of emotional, mental and spiritual therapies until you feel more up to it. Our first priority is to make sure that you are healthy and from there you can take on more internal exploration little by little. Therapy is an essential part of depressant addiction treatment; physical detox is not enough. If you don't tend to the multiple layers of prescription drug addiction, it won't be long until you fall back into old habits. The medical and clinical team at Orchid Recovery Center is here to help.
Prescription Drug Addiction: Stimulants
When you are addicted to stimulants, your initial withdrawal symptoms are usually less physically overwhelming and more emotional. Overwhelming depression and fatigue make it difficult to "treat yourself" for dependency. At Orchid Recovery Center, you have the opportunity to involve yourself in a number of different treatments and therapies like yoga, meditation, art therapy, support groups and one-on-one weekly therapy sessions that give you the space to process what you are feeling as you get stronger physically. Whether you choose the inpatient or outpatient option, you will find a strong group of women, both peers and on staff, who will provide a safe and nonjudgmental support system. Aftercare here is equally important, especially in the treatment of addiction to stimulants and that, too, is a part of your program at Orchid Recover Center.
Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Options: Opiates
The first order of business in opiate addiction is detox. You must be free from the drug physically before you can focus on recovery and the debilitating withdrawal symptoms that accompany opiate detox are often enough to deter women from attempting to regain control of their bodies and their lives. At Orchid Recovery Center, we can help you through the rough parts of drug detox and follow it up immediately with holistic treatment options in a personalized treatment plan that we can update and expand each week as you grow and heal.
Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment at Orchid Recovery Center
The treatment options and therapies offered at Orchid Recovery Center are chosen based on their efficacy with women in particular. In the case of prescription drug addiction, this is especially important: research shows that women are more likely than men to be prescribed drugs that are addictive, as much as 55 percent more likely. If you are one of those women or someone you love is, contact Orchid Recovery Center today by phone at and prepare to begin a prescription drug addiction detox and treatment that is focused on your unique needs.
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