Adderall Addiction Treatment

More information on the important recovery services available to address drug misuse can be found at the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Psychotherapy and  Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) are the two basic techniques in the recovery landscape, painted in broad strokes. While detox can be done on-site at a rehab center that is equipped to do so, other people will detox in a detox facility that is not affiliated with a rehabilitation center or in a hospitalization program. Both psychotherapy and MAT (where applicable) can be delivered in the same outpatient or inpatient treatment program.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, MAT is primarily used to treat opioid addiction. At this time, the FDA has not approved a medication to treat Adderall addiction specifically.

It is never a good idea to stop using Adderall suddenly. Most Adderall users, as per Mental Health Daily, link discontinuing the stimulant with a “crash” that includes concentration issues, mood changes, and exhaustion. The withdrawal process for long-term or strong Adderall users can be painful and dangerous to one’s health. As a result, a gradual tapering-off method under medical monitoring is advised. Individuals who are used to high dosages of Adderall may have paranoia, severe sadness, and/or schizophrenia-like symptoms after withdrawal. Stopping Adderall “cold turkey” can cause cardiac arrest, convulsions, and psychosis in these people.

Another risk of Adderall withdrawal is that most addicts are unable to recognize the depth of their chemical dependency and may undertake an at-home detox only to experience severe symptoms.

Clinicians will offer a medical assessment, and a counselor will perform a comprehensive medical intake to check the level of Adderall in the body, so a supervised detox ensures significantly more safety. The attending physician(s) will design a tapering plan for the person’s particular needs based on this information.

Personal and group psychotherapy will be provided to recovering Adderall addicts in rehabilitation during the post-detox abstinence maintenance stage. Every rehabilitation center will have qualified therapists on staff who will use a psychotherapy method that is consistent with the treatment philosophy of the facility. For the treatment of Adderall abuse, several treatment centers use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

CBT has its origins in the therapy of alcoholism, but it was later applied to the management of cocaine consumption. CBT is being utilized to treat a wide range of drug addictions. Learning processes have a critical role in substance dependence, according to one of CBT’s major assumptions. For example, a CBT session could look into why drug addicts were encouraged to use and then misuse the drug (whether it was prescribed or not). Drug misuse often begins as a coping mechanism, like a college student attempting to cope with the pressures of an achievement-oriented workplace. A person suffering from Adderall abuse can engage with a CBT counselor to acquire new coping techniques and life skills. CBT can be used in a group environment as well. The counselor guides and leads the group in group psychotherapy, and the group follows the treatment parameters of one or more talk therapy theories, such as CBT. It’s crucial to understand the difference between group psychotherapy and self-help groups like 12-step fellowships. The latter would be self-directed or member-led. A 12-step meeting is not administered by a therapist; the group is in charge of that.

A recovery center may hold on-site 12-step meetings or provide transit to a local group. 12-step meetings, on the other hand, are not affiliated with rehab institutions and may be attended by anyone in recovery; it’s just a question of finding one (which is oftentimes quite easy). As a result, 12-step meetings are critical in the post-rehab recovery process. When the rigorous period of rehab at a treatment center finishes, a recuperating person is highly motivated to involve in a network of supportive services, which is referred to as aftercare.

Addiction has a 40-60 percent relapse rate, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. As a result, having an appropriate aftercare plan is especially vital for those who are healing. An aftercare plan would provide self-empowerment skills that support an individual in a new drug-free sense of direction, in addition to preventing relapse. The ideal approach is to use as many resources as possible and to take advantage of every aftercare option available.

Working with a sponsor, rather than simply engaging in a 12-step group like Narcotics Anonymous, is tremendously beneficial. Because 12-step fellowships are usually founded on donations, the costs are never exorbitant (note, both Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous have bylaws that require membership to be donation-based). Certain services, like psychotherapy, are frequently covered by private insurance (with a co-pay) or state insurance (like Medicaid, and there might not be a copay). Additional information regarding local aftercare options can be obtained from a drug treatment counselor.

But what if you have to go to a rehab facility that is far away from your home? Information is likely to be available from a local organization or advocacy group committed to assisting substance addicts. Furthermore, 12-step meetings are frequently attended by experienced folks who can provide information on local agencies that can assist with recovery.