Are you or someone you love considering Adderall detox? For men and women who have been legitimately diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Adderall can be an important and beneficial medication. For others however, the prescription stimulant can lead to physical and psychological dependence, plus a range of other serious personal consequences.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, roughly 6.6 percent (16 million) American adults used a prescription stimulant in 2016. While 4.5 percent of people (11 million) used prescription stimulants as they were prescribed by a medical professional, 2.1 percent (5 million) abused the stimulant medication.
Why Do People Like Adderall?
Adderall is an amphetamine, which means it works by increasing the norepinephrine and dopamine levels present in the central nervous system, impacting the focus and attention span of the individual taking the medication. Because Adderall stimulates dopamine, it can be pleasurable and habit-forming. And since it is widely prescribed, Adderall is one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs in the U.S.
Roughly half of the men and women who reported abusing a prescription stimulant like Adderall said that they do so to enhance cognitive functioning. Adderall misuse has become exceedingly common among college-aged people and working professionals with heavy workloads. Other reasons individuals take Adderall include to lose weight, decrease social anxiety, increase energy, and produce a heightened state of euphoria.
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Side Effects of Adderall
Some of the many downsides to prescription stimulants like Adderall include increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, decreased appetite, and insomnia. At high doses, Adderall can cause a sharp increase in body temperature, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, and seizures. Once a person develops a physical tolerance they require a higher dose of Adderall in order to feel the desired effects. Once a tolerance develops, it is usually not long before a physical and psychological dependence takes hold.
Symptoms of Adderall Addiction
- Taking more Adderall than intended for a longer period of time than intended
- Feeling unable to function adequately without Adderall
- Loss of appetite, which often leads to noticeable weight loss
- Changes to sleeping patterns / an inability to sleep without Adderall
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Strong psychological cravings for Adderall
- Anxiety and panic attacks when Adderall is unavailable
- Inability to keep up with professional or personal obligations
Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms
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When a person suddenly stops taking Adderall after a prolonged period of abuse, they are at risk of developing a range of symptoms known as withdrawal. The physical symptoms can be treated with a combination of over-the-counter pain relievers and non-narcotic sleep aids.
The psychological symptoms, however, must be closely monitored around-the-clock and treated accordingly. Many clients who have been abusing Adderall for an extended period of time experience significant anxiety, panic attacks and severe depression. Symptoms of Adderall withdrawal are not typically life-threatening, but they can be very uncomfortable.
Withdrawal symptoms include:
– An increased appetite (which can lead to temporary weight gain)
– Fatigue and exhaustion
– Depression and suicidal ideation
– Anxiety and panic attacks
– Irritability and mood swings
– Difficulty sleeping
– Difficulty concentrating
Medically Supervised Adderall Detox
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At Guardian Recovery, our medically monitored detox program provides clients with a safe and pain-free Adderall withdrawal while preparing them for the next stage of recovery. We focus on client comfort, providing a safe and pain-free Adderall withdrawal by employing a range of evidence-based detoxification techniques.
We combine several evidence-based treatment options to provide our clients with the most integrated care available. When it comes to treating the symptoms associated with Adderall withdrawal, medical detox is often a vital first step. While there are no medications specifically designed to help alleviate stimulant withdrawal, there are ways to ease the symptoms.
Because the psychological symptoms of Adderall withdrawal are often far more severe than the physical symptoms, it is crucial that the medical detox center offers dual diagnosis treatment options. At Guardian Recovery we take all aspects of Adderall withdrawal into account, treating each symptom individually as it develops.
Programs Available for Adderall Addiction Treatment
Following medically supervised detox, clients transition into the next appropriate level of care:
– Residential inpatient treatment
– Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
– Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
– Standard outpatient treatment
– Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders
– Relapse prevention planning
– Aftercare support
