Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine) Addiction Treatment and Rehab

Treatment Options for Dexedrine Addiction

Dexedrine is a brand-name prescription medication, also known by its generic name dextroamphetamine. It’s considered to be a powerful stimulant and amphetamine drug. Dexedrine is used primarily for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. When someone uses a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant like Dexedrine, it works by affecting certain brain neurotransmitters. For someone who has ADHD, the result is a calming, focusing effect.

However, there is a potential for recreational abuse with Dexedrine as well. When someone is recreationally abusing Dexedrine, they may experience a euphoric high, a rush of energy, and other effects. Because Dexedrine affects neurotransmitters and reward pathways in the brain, addiction is possible. Dexedrine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S., meaning that it has a high risk of addiction and dependence. Dexedrine also comes with a black box warning regarding the risk of abuse, as well as the potential for cardiac effects. Signs that indicate someone is addicted to Dexedrine can include:

• Being unable to stop using the drug
• Trying unsuccessfully to cut down on Dexedrine use
• Using Dexedrine even when it causes negative side effects and consequences
• Compulsive and out-of-control use
• Areas of a person’s life suffer because of Dexedrine use
• Dexedrine becomes the top priority in someone’s life

There are treatment options for Dexedrine addiction symptoms. As an amphetamine drug, Dexedrine can have a powerful effect that can lead to addiction and dependence. Treatment options include medical detox, as well as outpatient or inpatient rehab. It’s important for people who are struggling with Dexedrine addiction to explore treatment options and work to choose the one that best fits their needs.

Dexedrine Medical Detox

A Dexedrine medical detox is often the first step someone needs to take before they receive addiction treatment. Dexedrine can cause not only psychological addiction, but also dependence. When someone is dependent upon Dexedrine, they may experience withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly try to stop using it. Dexedrine withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe, depending on the individual and their level of dependence. Some complications are possible as well, such as psychosis or seizures. During a Dexedrine medical detox, a patient can be monitored and treated for any physical or mental symptoms. In order to begin a Dexedrine addiction treatment program, a person has to be fully detoxed from the drug.

Dexedrine Rehabilitation Programs

When someone is addicted to Dexedrine, or any powerful amphetamine stimulant, it is considered to be a chronic disease. The use of Dexedrine changes the function of the brain and also affects every area of a person’s life, including their family and relationships, their professional life and their physical health. Dexedrine rehabilitation programs need to be comprehensive and work with patients in order to address all of these factors. Dexedrine rehabilitation programs should help participants learn how to cope with stress and avoid triggers that could lead to relapse. Many Dexedrine rehabilitation programs also feature a dual diagnosis approach. Dual diagnosis means that a patient is treated for the disease of addiction as well as any mental health conditions that they may also have.

Inpatient Dexedrine Rehab

Along with a medical Dexedrine detox, there are two big categories of rehab. The first is inpatient treatment and the second is outpatient treatment. Inpatient Dexedrine rehab includes a residential component in which participants live in the facility for a period of time -usually ranging from a few weeks to a few months. During this time, patients are fully immersed in treatment. There are usually several individual and group therapy sessions held throughout the day, and patients often participate in supplemental therapies as well. Inpatient Dexedrine rehab allows the participant to focus entirely on recovering from addiction. They do not go to school or work as they would normally, and they do not live in their home environment. An inpatient Dexedrine rehab facility is usually more expensive than outpatient treatment, but the costs can often be covered or supplemented with insurance or other options. With inpatient rehab, a patient will usually move into an outpatient program after they complete the residential treatment.

Outpatient Dexedrine Rehab

Outpatient Dexedrine rehab is more focused on behavioral health. During outpatient Dexedrine rehab, a patient can stay at home and they can keep going to school or work as usual while participating in therapy. Outpatient Dexedrine rehab can focus on individual or group therapy, or a combination of the two. Some outpatient drug treatment programs will include family therapy as well. Depending on the program, outpatient Dexedrine rehab may start out with several sessions a week, after which a patient would gradually move into a treatment program that would meet less often. 

Choosing a Dexedrine Rehab Center

With so many available options, people struggling with addiction or their families often wonder how to choose the right rehab center or program. There’s not one answer for everyone, but there are a few considerations to keep in mind and several questions to ask when choosing a Dexedrine rehab center. These questions might include:

• Does the program include a medical detox?
• Can the rehab center treat polysubstance dependence and addiction -in which more than one substance is being abused simultaneously?
• Is a dual diagnosis program available?
• How long does the program last?
• Will insurance cover the treatment?
• What is the specific approach used by the treatment center?

To learn more about the rehab and addiction treatment options that have the potential to change your life, reach out to The Recovery Village today.