Drug Rehab for Prescription Drugs

Drug addiction is classified as a medical and psychological disorder because, after extended use, the brain comes to rely solely on the drug consumed and no longer functions normally, creating the chemicals it needs to achieve certain feelings on its own. As with other illnesses of the brain, there are no cures to repair the damage, but there are effective treatment options available to manage the symptoms of addiction and facilitate recovery.

If you are addicted to prescription painkillers, depressants or stimulants, The Canyon can help you break that addiction and learn how to rebuild your life without depending upon drugs to sustain you.

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Types of Drug Rehab for Prescription Drugs

Behavioral treatments, often called "talk therapies," rely on individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions to teach skills related to sobriety, such as:

• Substance abuse and addiction education
• How to handle cravings
• New alternatives for coping with life's problems
• Avoiding people, places and things that involve using drugs
• What to do if you have a relapse

Additional time is spent analyzing your personal and religious beliefs, assumptions, thoughts, and behaviors using cognitive behavioral therapy. This is an essential component of any successful drug addiction treatment as it will allow you to establish the foundation of an emotionally healthy lifestyle.

Pharmacological treatments are currently available for treating most types of addictions. Medications prescribed by a doctor during detox have been proven effective at providing relief from withdrawal symptoms and suppressing cravings. Also, antidepressants are sometimes useful during the initial stages of drug treatment to help you stabilize your mood and ease into your transition.

At The Canyon, your personalized treatment plan will combine both behavioral and pharmacological approaches when needed to increase the chances for a successful, lasting recovery. Rehab at The Canyon isn't just about getting clean; it's about learning how to stay clean for life. Our certified team of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, and nurses are fully prepared to assist you in every aspect of rehabilitation.

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Drug Rehab for Prescription Opiates

Medications such as naltrexone, methadone and buprenorphine are used to interrupt the effects of opium-based drugs (morphine, codeine, thebaine, Vicodin, OxyContin, etc.) so that the addicted substance can be completely expelled from the body during detox, while at the same time minimizing withdrawal symptoms. Controlled reduction of the medication in combination with long-term behavioral treatment plans has the highest rate of success for opiate addiction.

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Drug Rehab for Prescription Central Nervous System Depressants

Quitting barbiturates and benzodiazepines cold-turkey can have disastrous consequences on your health and, in some cases, your life. Medical supervision is necessary to ensure your safety and well-being while undergoing detox from drugs like Mebaral, Nembutal, Valium, Librium, or Xanax. Addiction counseling combined with cognitive-behavioral therapies are currently the most effective remedies for this type of addiction.

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Drug Rehab for Prescription Stimulants

Treatments for addiction to prescription stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine are most often used in addition to talk therapies for the most successful results. Twelve-step recovery and support groups are also beneficial for motivating stimulant addicts to stay clean through positive reinforcement and sponsorship.

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Drug Rehab for Prescription Drugs at The Canyon

No matter how you got started using prescription drugs, The Canyon can help you get free from the cycle of addiction. We look at all aspects of an individual's personality, genetic history, behavior and psychological makeup to determine the root cause of the problem. As specialists in the field of co-occurring disorders, we recognize that addiction is usually just one piece of the puzzle and are qualified to treat other underlying problems including eating disorders, depression and psychological disorders.

Call us today at The Canyon at to find out how our personalized treatment plans can get you back on track and free from a life of prescription drug addiction.

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