If you, or a loved one, are struggling with prescription drug addiction, contact us to help you. Proponents of the spiritual model of addictions suggest that the substance use disorders rest in part upon a spiritual flaw or weakness within the individual. In the words of Barber; “addicts are really looking for something akin to the great hereafter and they flirt with death to find it as they think that Cocaine withdrawal they can escape from this world by artificial means”. With the rise of the humanities and science, man’s search for meaning or the divine spark has been supplanted by a new paradigm; “Science has replaced Religion as the ultimate arbiter of Truth”. Meeting attendance is the most popular and the most researched form of 12-step participation.

At Abbeycare, we are here to help you, or your loved one kick the addictive and restrictive habit of prescription drug addiction. Abbeycare has a team of specialist Psychotherapists on board to deliver this specialist form of therapeutic counselling. The team will deliver treatment to counteract the negative thinking and behaviour patterns surrounding the use of prescription drugs.

 

Because these two drugs increase the dopamine levels in the brain, chronic users will find it difficult to experience pleasure other than when administering the drug. Tolerance usually develops with regular administration and, when the drugs are administered for recreational purposes, tolerance can develop rapidly. Studies found that about 25% of people who abused amphetamines had comorbid disorders. These included anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Abuse generally means the use of a drug outside a medical prescription.

 

Do I have an amphetamine addiction?

 

Adderall is a class-B substance in the UK, meaning that it can be abused, leading to addiction when used outside medical prescription. Therefore, it is illegal to sell or buy Adderall outside a medical prescription. Due to its ability to keep people awake or alert and to increase performance, Adderall is commonly abused.

 

The Disease Model of addiction seeks to explain the development of addiction and individual differences in susceptibility to and recovery from it. It proposes that addiction fits the definition of a medical disorder. It involves an abnormality of structure or function in the CNS that results in impairment. It can be diagnosed using standard criteria and in principle it can be treated. Explaining addiction to chemicals is a complex and many times divisive issue. Part of the challenge is that there is no single definitive explanation of addiction to alcohol and drugs that would readily fit everyone.

 

The next largest segment of study drug users (25.9 per cent) only engage in their use before work deadlines. This study supports amphetamines as the first-choice drug treatment for adults with ADHD. As the largest network meta-analysis to date, it strengthens the evidence behind the NICE guideline.

 

Whether prescribed or bought off the streets, amphetamines are highly addictive and can cause some serious problems to your physical and psychological health, even after just a few uses. For addicts taking higher doses for longer periods of time, these problems become increasingly more dangerous. But first, let’s look at some of the telltale signs of amphetamine addiction. Amphetamine addiction can develop in two ways – through prescription drug use or recreational abuse.

 

Amphetamines work by increasing the monoamine and excitatory neurotransmission in the brain, having a major effect on dopamine neurotransmitter systems. Some people have become psychotic and delusional when on speed, which means seeing or hearing things that aren’t there. Though Adderall withdrawal can be difficult and unpleasant,
abusing Adderall for recreational reasons isn’t a great idea – and the older
you get, the more dangerous the habit. Before Covid struck it was only possible to get the drug after an in person consultation with a clinician.

 

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

 

This is separate from residential rehab, but some UK rehabs provide aftercare as part of your treatment. It involves the attendance of counselling sessions a few days a week to continue to receive support, especially when feeling vulnerable or encountering triggers outside of rehab. Overcoming an addiction to amphetamines can be challenging but not impossible. By seeking the right treatment and support, you can take the first brave steps towards recovery.

 

Although there isn’t much data on the effects of marijuana and Adderall combined, some report symptoms similar to alcohol withdrawal. It is still a dangerous combination because it can create marijuana tolerance. Combining marijuana with Adderall may also mask the overdose side effects.