What We Treat
If you or your loved one suffers from a dependency on medically prescribed drugs you will need professional treatment in order to break this cycle of abuse before it leads on to more nefarious drugs.
The abuse of prescription drugs has become all too common today. It’s relatively easy to get addicted to drugs that are typically prescribed in daily doses and deliver an instantaneous, super-effective job at numbing physical pain or relieving anxiety.
Why Get Treatment?
Many people are reluctant to get care for their prescription drug dependency issue because they are uncertain of what to expect. This section will review what’s involved when you enter a Utah drug rehab program, so there are no surprises.
Detox
Detox is typically the first step of the rehab process. This involves the elimination of toxins from the system.
During the detox process, you are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms as your body gets used to being without the drug in its system. But medical staff will be there to supervise you through this early stage of recovery. They will keep you as comfortable as possible and see to it that relapse doesn’t occur.
Therapy
Once you get through detox, you will move on to therapy. The therapist will determine the underlying cause of your addiction and work out a customized plan best suited to you. They may integrate a variety of treatments in accordance with your needs.
Centers often take a dual diagnosis approach that addresses addiction and co-occurring disorders simultaneously. They get to the root of the problem to ensure you reach your sobriety goals. This is an ideal strategy in producing long-term recovery.
Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Available
Treatment can be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Inpatient is ideal for those that have severe addictions and may not have a stable home life. Outpatient is better suited to clients who can not take prolonged time away from family and work.
Other Activities
In addition to detox and therapy, inpatient clients may also take part in activities such as outings and alone time. They will have meals prepared for them. After they complete the program, they will continue with outpatient treatment to ensure they maintain sobriety.
Klonopin is another benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It is also used to prevent seizures and helps with epilepsy. Similar to Xanax, this drug is very addictive. Studies have shown that 34% of prescription pill addictions are to benzodiazepines like Klonopin.
You can try to overcome addiction on your own, but checking into a recovery center has shown to have several benefits. Here are some to consider.
Lower Relapse Rate
Statistics show that up to 95% percent of people who have gotten treatment for drug addiction relapsed within the first year. Relapse often occurs during one of two stages; detox and after recovery is complete.
A rehab center will oversee patients during the detox process and keep them as comfortable as possible to prevent them from relapsing to relieve withdrawal symptoms. They will also provide continued support after therapy is complete to help them maintain sobriety.
A Dual Diagnosis Approach is Taken
If you detox on your own, you may abstain from alcohol long enough to overcome your physical addiction, but your mental issues will be an ongoing problem.
Many people turn to drugs and alcohol because they are self-medicating an emotional disorder. If they stop doing drugs but don’t address the mental disorder, they will keep dealing with the stressors that led them to drink, and they will be more likely to relapse.
A rehab will treat both the addiction and the mental disorder so patients can deal with dependency issues at their root and enjoy a long-term recovery.
Utah Offers the Perfect Recovery Atmosphere
A peaceful atmosphere is conducive to a successful recovery. Patients require times of quiet reflection so they can distance themselves from their issues and determine their best paths moving forward. They may also benefit from nature therapy.
Utah offers the perfect atmosphere for recovery. The state is full of natural, scenic views. It provides the ideal environment for meditation, yoga, and other alternative treatments that can assist with healing from the inside out.
Klonopin is another benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It is also used to prevent seizures and helps with epilepsy. Similar to Xanax, this drug is very addictive. Studies have shown that 34% of prescription pill addictions are to benzodiazepines like Klonopin.
Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Zohydro ER and Hysingla ER are extended-release forms of hydrocodone that are used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain. Extended-release hydrocodone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Important information
Hydrocodone can slow or stop your breathing. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose. Hydrocodone may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. You should not use this medicine if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Hydrocodone may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother has taken this medicine during pregnancy. Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur when alcohol is combined with this medicine.
Morphine is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Morphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations are taken as needed for pain. The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. Morphine is not for treating short-term pain just after surgery unless you were already taking morphine before the surgery.
Oxycodone is a pain-relieving drug that is prescribed frequently to address moderate to severe pain. The substance is found alone and in combination with other pain relievers in a tablet form under several brand names including:
Oxycodone is synthesized, in part, by chemical modification of opioid precursor molecules which are obtained from the opium poppy. Despite being manufactured in a lab, oxycodone impacts the user in ways similar to other legal and illegal opioids. Also, like other opiate and opioid drugs, oxycodone is capable of delivering a powerful high—rendering it a potential drug of abuse for an alarming number of individuals.
Additionally, oxycodone use will put someone at risk for developing tolerance and dependence. People are at risk of these phenomena even when the medication is taken as prescribed and, over time, addiction may be the end result. Those addicted to prescription opiates like oxycodone are 40 times more likely to develop a heroin abuse problem.
Stimulants, also known as “uppers”, refer to several groups of drugs that tend to increase alertness, elevate blood pressure and increase heart rate and respiration, as well as increase physical activity or energy. Some people use stimulants to counteract the drowsiness or “down” feeling caused by sleeping pills or alcohol. The up/down cycle is extremely hard on the body and dangerous. Amphetamines, cocaine, and caffeine are all stimulants. Historically stimulants were used to treat asthma, obesity, and now are more commonly prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy, ADHD, and depression that has not responded to other forms of treatment. Amphetamines include three closely related drugs- amphetamine, dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine and Adderall), and methamphetamine. Street names include “speed”, “white crosses”, “uppers”, “dexies”, “bennies”, and “crystal”.
Xanax is a highly addictive prescription pill used to treat anxiety disorders and short-term symptoms of anxiety in adults. It is the most prescribed prescription pill in America. Mixing this drug with other substances, like alcohol, can greatly contribute to the risk of permanent effects, and even overdose.
Klonopin is another benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It is also used to prevent seizures and helps with epilepsy. Similar to Xanax, this drug is very addictive. Studies have shown that 34% of prescription pill addictions are to benzodiazepines like Klonopin.
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We work with most major insurance insurance providers to help cover the costs associated with treatment at Spirit Mountain Recovery.
We are also in-network with the following providers including Cigna, TRICARE, and First Health Network.
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