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Cipralex Abuse and Addiction: Is Treatment Needed for People to Recover?
Cipralex addiction and abuse may not be as common as say, heroin abuse; but they are still big problems. Many people do not realize that in order to get off this drug, they may need to consider going to detox and rehab. Professional treatment offers a tremendous amount of support, which is exactly what people need to recover.
Like other prescription drugs, people tend to believe that Cipralex is safe because their doctors recommended it. To some extent, that is true. When this medication is taken exactly according to a doctor’s orders, it can be very safe. But the reality is that many people are prone to abuse substances, and this one can be addictive.
Fortunately, there are treatment programs that are available to help people who are addicted to this drug. We want to help people become more aware of its dangers and where they can turn to get the help they need to recover.
What is Cipralex?
Cipralex is a drug that is typically not considered to be addictive. People often start taking it with very little knowledge of its effects or its addictive potential. This drug is most often sold under the brand name Lexapro. It has become one of the primary ways that doctors treat conditions like depression and anxiety.
Once a person starts taking Cipralex – even according to their doctor’s instructions – they can become addicted. Once a few months have passed, they may notice that they do not feel the same if they miss a dose. They may also wonder if it is working as it should once they begin to form a tolerance to it. That is a sure sign of addiction.
What is Cipralex Abuse?
Cipralex is a drug that people come to depend on just to feel normal. It’s used to treat anxiety and depression, and as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it’s very effective when it is used properly. Cipralex abuse can occur when someone is taking the medication for too long, when it’s being taken without a prescription, or when the dosage of the medication is increased without permission from the doctor who prescribed it.
Cipralex Addiction Facts: The Short and Long Term Effects
A Cipralex addiction can form when you become dependent upon this medication to get through the day. When Cipralex is taken for a long time, or when it is taken in higher doses, it’s possible to experience addiction symptoms, and these might include:
- Beginning to have suicidal thoughts
- Experiencing achiness throughout the body
- Feelings of anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Difficulty sleeping at night
- Feeling tired throughout the day
- Severe appetite fluctuations
Additional Cipralex addiction signs could also be:
- Feeling as though your current dosage of Cipralex is no longer working well for you.
- Visiting multiple doctors as a way to get more prescriptions of your medication.
- Attempting to take Cipralex in a different way to get better results from taking it.
- Hiding your Cipralex use from the people who are close to you
- Stopping Cipralex and then experiencing withdrawal symptoms when doing so
Cipralex Withdrawal Symptoms
Because of the way that Cipralex works in the brain, when the medication is stopped abruptly, withdrawal symptoms occur. These can be both mental and physical. They are likely even though this drug is not indicated as physically addictive.
Some common Cipralex withdrawal symptoms include:
- Excessive amounts of sweating
- A chronic, pounding headache
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Digestive issues, such as diarrhea
- Becoming very irritable
- Having severe mood swings
When people attempt to stop taking Cipralex on their own, and then they experience these or other serious withdrawal symptoms, they often go right back to using it immediately to get some relief. This can be problematic, and even dangerous. Usually the prior dosage of Cipralex is what’s used, and people often don’t realize that the tolerance they’ve developed has decreased significantly since they started using it. In cases like this, it’s possible to overdose on Cipralex.
This is just one reason why it’s important to get professional help when you want to recover from a Cipralex addiction.
The Benefits of Inpatient Rehab in Washington State
Cipralex addiction help is best obtained through inpatient rehab for a number of reasons. For one, Cipralex rehabs are able to provide comfort to patients who are struggling, and they can often eliminate withdrawal symptoms using natural and safe methods that don’t require medication. Staff members at Cipralex rehab facilities are also able to closely monitor the recovery process and help patients taper down their medications in appropriate dosages.
It’s possible that the most important benefit of Cipralex rehab is the fact that patients who choose this method of addiction recovery are able to target and heal from the source of their addiction. Many patients present with co-occurring disorders that can make it difficult to leave their addictions behind for good. However, with the proper support from their peers and from addiction therapists, those disorders can be discovered and treated properly.
Do People Who Are Addicted to Cipralex Need to go Through Detox?
The answer to this question is subjective and it will be different for each person. Most people who stop taking Cipralex will not have all of the withdrawal symptoms on the above list. But for some, these symptoms can be very problematic. Those individuals may be recommended for drug detox.
Typically, a doctor might recommend for the patient to taper off the drug slowly. This helps to reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms and makes recovering easier. The goal of detoxing is to control withdrawal symptoms while removing toxins from the body. Medical detox may be necessary, which would allow the patient to take medications to help with withdrawal.
Northpoint Washington Offers Inpatient Treatment for Cipralex Addicts
At Northpoint Washington, we offer a high-quality inpatient drug rehab program that can address Cipralex addiction. We know that people need a more personalized approach to substance abuse treatment, which is what we strive to provide.
We are located in Edmonds, Washington. Our facility is very small, and we only have 22 patient beds. This allows us to spend a lot of time with our patients and give them the focused attention that they deserve.
Many drug rehab centers have standard treatment plans that they use for certain types of addictions. But that is not the approach we take when treating our patients. Everyone gets their own treatment plan that has been designed to meet their unique needs.
Our inpatient program has been called one of the best in the State of Washington, and for good reason. When patients come to us, they find that we walk them through three different phases of treatment.
The first phase – if needed – is to go through the detoxification process. This usually lasts for around seven days, but it depends on the patient’s progress. Some may need to spend a longer time in this stage, and others may get through it fast.
Once detox is over, it is time to move on to inpatient rehab. Our inpatient program provides various therapeutic tools to our patients. People participate in many types of therapy during this phase, including individual counseling sessions. Group therapy is often recommended, and family sessions can be scheduled to help heal broken relationships.
Some of the patients we treat at Northpoint Washington suffer from co-occurring disorders or cross addictions as well. We feel it is important for them to be addressed, so they will be treated in our facility.
The vast majority of people who are addicted to Cipralex suffer from co-occurring disorders. This term refers to various mental health conditions that often accompany addictions. Because this drug is prescribed to treat anxiety and depression, many of our patients suffer from them. We offer treatment that can help, and it shows them that they do not have to misuse their medications to get results.
Also, cross addictions are often common among Cipralex addicts. Many of these patients are also addicted to one or more additional drugs. In order to recover, every addiction must be treated, and we make it a point to do that.
Find Out More About Cipralex Addiction, Abuse, Detox and Rehab
At Northpoint Washington, we are very familiar with Cipralex addiction. We know how hard it can be to come off this drug, and we have worked with many people to help them do it. Addiction recovery is not something that you should feel you need to go through on your own. You have a tremendous network of support professionals who are just waiting to provide you with the help you need.
Most of the patients we work with who are addicted to Cipralex did not mean to abuse it. Perhaps this is how you feel as well. If so, then you probably feel embarrassed or scared to ask for help. There is no need for you to feel that way. We are here to assist you in a judgment-free manner. We only care about your recovery.
Do you need to know more about Cipralex abuse and addiction? Would you like to talk with us about your treatment options? Please contact us today.
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