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Stimulants are a commonly abused drug that leads to stimulant addiction treatment.

Although many people may believe that stimulants are illegal drugs, legal prescription stimulants are often abused among students and athletes trying to enhance their performance, but can also be used recreationally.

The central nervous system is affected by stimulants to increase alertness and cognitive function.

Although stimulants can be prescription medications such as Adderall, or illicit substances such as cocaine or methamphetamine, all stimulants are incredibly addictive.

Stimulants may be taken orally, snorted, or injected.

This class of drugs specifically works to increase amounts of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

The increase in these chemicals in the brain improves concentration and decreases fatigue.

This is common amongst people who suffer from ADHD, but even if you have ADHD, you can still become addicted.

Prescription Stimulant Brands

The most common prescription stimulants are amphetamines, methylphenidates, and dextroamphetamine.

Prescription stimulants are often prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, narcolepsy, and sometimes even obesity.

These medications not only increase attention, but also provide alertness, energy, and concentration.

Stimulant addiction treatment can help you if you are addicted to prescription stimulants.

Technically there is a molecular distinction between amphetamines, which is typically Adderall, and methylphenidates, which is typically Ritalin, the long-term effects of these two substances are essentially the same.

Commonly prescribed stimulants include:

Adderall

Approved in 1960, Adderall is now the most popular drug used for ADHD treatment and the most commonly prescribed amphetamine in the United States.

Stimulant addiction treatment can also help if you are addicted to Adderall.

Dexedrine

Dexedrine is also known as Dextroamphetamine and is a central nervous system stimulant and amphetamine. Dexedrine is most commonly used to treat ADHD, but for many years it was used to fight fatigue-inducing missions such as night-time bombing missions or extended combat operations from World War II through the Gulf War.

Ritalin

This drug was approved for the treatment of hyperactive children in 1955. Ritalin is different from both Dexedrine and Adderall because it is methylphenidate. It acts in a similar way to amphetamines; however, it is milder than amphetamine-based drugs and causes more intense symptoms.

Concerta

Concerta is a relatively new drug used to treat ADHD. Essentially, Concerta is an extended-release version of Ritalin.

Desoxyn

Desoxyn is prescription methamphetamine that has been around for over 70 years. Although it was the first medication prescribed for obesity, it is also used to treat ADHD.

Ephedrine

Ephedrine is most commonly used as an appetite suppressant, but also as a bronchodilator for those with asthma. Ephedrine also is used for relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Because it is used over the counter, it is often used in clandestine meth labs.

Illicit Stimulants

Cocaine, crack and crystal meth are illicit and well-known stimulants. Although these drugs all produce effects similar to those of prescription stimulants, illicit stimulants produce shorter and intense highs. This is typically because prescription stimulants are designed as time-release drugs.

The Addiction in Stimulant Addiction Treatment

If you are addicted to prescription or illicit stimulants, you will be fully focused on achieving a high from these substances. When you are addicted, stimulants are your main priority. You may ignore the negative consequences of these drugs. Whether that is social, or health-related.
Understanding the symptoms of stimulant addiction can help determine if you or someone in your life is struggling with addiction. There are 11 criteria for an addiction these include:

1. Hazardous use: Using stimulants in ways that endanger yourself or others. This might include overdosing, driving while under the influence, or blacking out.
2. Social problems due to using.
3. Neglecting responsibilities at work or school due to using stimulants.
4. Withdrawal: When you stop using the substance, you experience withdrawal symptoms.
5. Tolerance: Tolerance occurs when you need to take more of a substance to obtain the same effect.
6. Using more than you planned to, or for a longer time than planned.
7. Attempts to quit with no success.
8. Most of your time is spent using.
9. Physical or psychological problems due to substance use.
10. Giving up activities due to using the substance.
11. Craving the substance.

Mental Illness and Stimulant Addiction Treatment

If you suffer from both a mental illness and a substance use disorder, then you have a dual diagnosis. If this is you, then you will need to ensure that your treatment program is able to accommodate both of your disorders. This is the only way in which you will achieve sobriety.

Stimulant Addiction Treatment

The hardest step in recovery is admitting you have a problem. After admitting this to yourself, there are many options. You can choose to go to inpatient or outpatient stimulant addiction treatment, as well as aftercare counseling.

Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment

Because a stimulant addiction is extremely difficult to overcome, you will most likely need to go to an inpatient or outpatient treatment center. These centers will help you get a hold on your addiction to dangerous, illicit stimulants like meth or cocaine as well as prescription stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall.

Medically Assisted Detox

The first step of stimulant addiction treatment is to detox. During detox, you should do so under the care of a doctor. This is because doctors are able to help manage the physical symptoms of addiction by getting the stimulants out of your body. Detox can last anywhere from 5 to 7 days, and longer depending on the severity of the addiction.
Common withdrawal symptoms experienced by people going through medical detox to stimulants include:

• Mood swings
• Depression
• Disturbed sleep
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Intense cravings
• Irritability
• Aggression
• Restlessness

Need Help Seeking Stimulant Addiction Treatment?

If you are struggling with an addiction to stimulants, then you will need more than just a will to get clean.

At Resurgence Behavioral Health we offer free insurance verification for stimulant addiction treatment, so you know what you can afford.

Contact us today to learn more about how to take the next step towards your recovery in stimulant addiction treatment, and that there are many people here to provide you with the support you need.

It is time to move forward with your life today.