Prescription Drug Detox

Many pharmaceuticals combat different illnesses and health conditions. There are millions of people who live healthier lives due to these medications. However, certain medicines may cause physical or psychological dependence in the user, like opioids and depressants. Prescription drug detox is a valuable part of integrated treatment for these addictions. Wish Recovery is one of the top-rated luxury detox centers for prescription drug addiction. We offer medically supervised detox programs in a serene but safe environment where patients can safely recover from their addictions without feeling more stress or pressure than necessary. 

Commonly Misused Prescription Drugs 

Doctors prescribe opioids to relieve persistent or severe pain. The most often used of these drugs are codeine, Oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and morphine.

People frequently abuse prescription stimulants, which are intended to treat, among other diseases, ADHD, narcolepsy, and depression.

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are examples of CNS depressants and medications used to treat epilepsy, anxiety, and sleep disorders.

The Importance of Detox

Abuse of prescription medications may initially be challenging to detect. Is it possible to transgress the boundary between taking prescribed medication and feeding an addiction? That is why substance use disorder is treated as a disordered condition and not necessarily as an illness that should inform its treatment.

Detoxification from prescription drugs would prevent a person from taking the medication at its source, preventing it from becoming a more serious issue. For example, consider the case of a patient who has developed a tolerance to prescribed drugs. Heroin may be used as a last resort by a desperate individual. 

Without prescription drug detox at a medical facility where a professional can monitor withdrawal symptoms, quitting cold turkey from certain addictive medicines may be fatal. The severity of withdrawal symptoms grows as the seriousness of addiction does. 

Prescription Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

The withdrawal symptoms duration might range from a few days to several months. Depending on an individual's age, physical and psychological characteristics, length of drug usage, and substance type, individuals may experience anything from mild and inconvenient to chronic and life-threatening symptoms. 

Benzodiazepines

Diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), and chlordiazepoxide are well-known representatives of this class (Librium). These withdrawal symptoms are associated with dependence on these medications:

• Blurred vision
• Muscle tension
• Nausea
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Sweating 
• Nightmares

Symptoms of hallucinations and convulsions may result from prolonged or heavy use.

Opioids

These drugs can cause the following withdrawal manifestations:

• Tremors
• Muscle pain
• Accelerated heart rate
• Restlessness
• Cramping
• Watery eyes
• Anxiety
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sweating

Please see our Drug Detox section for withdrawal symptoms from stimulants, such as amphetamines. 

How Safe Is Detox?

It has been demonstrated that medical detox is safe and effective at removing toxins from the body when a person is experiencing drug withdrawal. An expert medical team led by a physician supervises each phase of the treatment, which nurses and professionals with significant knowledge of addiction therapy and management carry out. The nursing staff regularly monitors the patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, while undergoing drug withdrawal for a safe detox at the treatment center. 

How Long Does Prescription Drug Detox Last?

A variety of circumstances, such as the following, can alter the duration and intensity of detox:

Unique factors: Various patient-specific variables, such as body composition, weight, metabolic rate, and genetic makeup, influence withdrawal symptoms and therapeutic efficacy.

Drug type: the predominant factor influencing a person's withdrawal symptoms is their type of drug.

Amount: Because the body must go to extraordinary lengths to adjust to the presence of so much medication, tolerance develops more rapidly at higher dosages.

Time: The longer a person uses a substance, the more likely they will develop a physical dependence on it. Physical reliance on a drug increases directly in proportion to the frequency of usage. Benzodiazepines and opioids may create physical dependence after six to eight weeks of regular use.

What to Expect from Detox?

At Wish Recovery, we prioritize our patient's health and well-being. All patients entering a recovery program receive a thorough physical examination to assess their health, identify any co-occurring conditions, and acquire a complete drug use history. This information is used to design an individualized treatment plan for each client.

From that point on, symptoms are monitored and addressed as necessary. In addition to physicians and nurses, therapists are available to aid in emotional healing during the detoxification process.

It minimizes prescription drug dependence during detox by administering non-addictive therapy for patients who still require prescription medications for post-surgery pain or chronic pain management. The medical staff may include non-narcotic medicines in such treatments.

Recovery Starts with One Step

Realizing you need help with your drug problem can be challenging. But getting help is a brave step. Once you start your recovery journey, you'll be well off to an enriching and fuller life. We are here to support you every step of the way.