If you are experiencing prescription drug addiction, you have likely tried to stop and found the withdrawal to be unbearable. In fact, withdrawal from these drugs can be life-threatening and should be done under medical supervision. Withdrawal from opiates like OxyContin and Percocet can entail extreme agitation, sweating, muscle spasms and aches, severe nausea and vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines like Xanax or Valium can cause dangerous symptoms like seizures, hallucinations, delirium, insomnia, and nausea. Similarly, Clonidine withdrawal can present with anxiety, insomnia, rapid heart rate, and increased blood pressure. These symptoms combined with strong cravings are difficult to overcome on your own and often lead to relapse.
Treatment for prescription drug addiction should always begin with supervised detoxification. Attempting to detox on your own can be extremely dangerous and is often accompanied by intense physical and emotional discomfort. At Pathways Recovery Center, we prioritize your safety and comfort throughout this crucial process. Our on-site clinical and nursing staff are experienced in implementing medication-assisted detox, ensuring that you remain medically stable and supported at all times. This approach not only minimizes the risks associated with withdrawal but also helps to make the experience as painless as possible.
For those struggling with combinations of substances, such as AMBIEN and alcohol, our comprehensive detox programs are tailored to address the complexities of polydrug use. This ensures that all aspects of your addiction are treated, setting the stage for a successful recovery.
In our private, intimate facility designed for serenity and comfort, you’ll begin intensive therapy to not only address addiction, but the underlying factors that led to it. At Pathways Recovery Center, we believe that healing addiction means healing the whole person. You’ll undergo assessments to determine each of the contributing biological, social, and psychological factors that have kept you in the cycle of addiction. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, we’ll help you learn new coping skills and positive thinking patterns that will help you overcome your cravings, master your emotions, and heal. At PRC, we’ll get you the social support you need to stay free from addiction with tools like 12 Step programs and group therapy. You are not alone!
Dr. Moses Nasser, a double board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, with expertise in holistic healing, addiction medicine, and psychiatric care, holds an X-waiver to prescribe buprenorphine and has extensive experience in mindfulness-based customer service and medication-assisted treatment.
Additional Resources on Alcoholism:
Misuse of Prescription Drugs Research Report
Prescription Drug Abuse