Safe and Comfortable Detox From Antidepressants
Detox From Antidepressants Safely and More Easily
Illicit drugs are easy to identify, and people know that they lead to substance abuse. But prescription medications like antidepressants often seem harmless and not like something that would ever end in a complicated situation. In reality, some individuals do find themselves in need of a detox from antidepressants.
Because no two people are different, it helps to have a personalized clinical assessment to determine what needs to be done. If you’ve been on an antidepressant for an extended amount of time and have increased your dosage on your own or supplemented your meds with other drugs or even alcohol, it’s time for you to get help. At WhiteSands Treatment Center, we specialize in helping patients who don’t know where to start when it comes to getting sober, and we’re experts at dealing with dual-diagnosis situations. Call today to speak with a professional about all of your treatment options.
Anyone on an antidepressant should be aware of how the medication affects the system. Most aren’t something that you can just stop taking. Instead, they need to be tapered off gradually to reduce the negative side effects. Ideally, an antidepressant detox should be done with medical supervision in a safe and comfortable environment. With a medically assisted detox, you can take advantage of supervision from board-certified specialists who have experience helping patients in your situation. You won’t be alone in your struggle, and we’ll offer support and compassion as you begin to move toward recovery.
Even if a detox from antidepressants has become a necessity, that doesn’t mean that a patient doesn’t need help with depression or anxiety. Our dual-diagnosis approach aims to treat mental concerns as well as drug or alcohol dependence. Experiencing a mental illness and a substance abuse problem at the same time can make both issues more complicated to address, but with a dual-diagnosis approach, a successful recovery is possible.
In addition to counseling and services like cognitive behavioral therapy, patients can benefit from programs like art therapy, yoga, massage, and even nutrition classes. A whole-person approach to treatment can include educational opportunities that can help you reach a new level of understanding about yourself and what it will take to get healthy and stay that way. Counseling programs at our accredited facility can also help you learn how to better deal with stressful situations in life.
Our goal is to equip you with everything that you need to continue on with a life free from substance abuse. This doesn’t mean that you will walk away without needing medication to help you find balance. What it does mean is that you will have multiple options to help you break free from the hold that an antidepressant had on your life.
If you’re considering an antidepressant detox, it’s likely that you also need a solution for your psychological concerns, and our individualized dual-diagnosis treatment programs can help. WhiteSands Treatment will work to find the methods best for you and your current situation. We won’t discount how you are feeling and will create a customized treatment program that will help you with every step of the journey.