Stimulants are drugs that speed up the central nervous system and cause an increase in alertness, attention, and energy. Prescription stimulant medications are generally used to treat sleep disorders like narcolepsy, conditions such as depression or those caused by brain injury, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Also known as “speed” or “uppers,” stimulants include prescription drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, illicit substances like cocaine, and manufactured methamphetamine, or “meth”. Nicotine and caffeine are also types of stimulants, as they increase the speed of messages exchanged between the brain and body.
Stimulant Use Disorder is the unhealthy pattern of chronic stimulant use despite severe consequences such as, but not limited to, poor performance at work, inability to focus without use, marital problems, strained family relationships, and a negative impact on your physical health. Problematic consumption occurs when a person cannot control or moderate their intake or if they cannot adhere to the prescribed dosage.
Medically-supervised detoxification from drugs like cocaine, meth, Adderall, and other stimulants is recommended as part of the addiction recovery process.
Signs and symptoms of stimulant withdrawal can vary depending on many factors and may include the following:
The stimulant detox process generally takes five days, depending on the severity and specifics of each case, but can also last for weeks in the most severe cases. With cocaine detox, the length and severity of the process can depend on your age, history of use, method of utilization, and whether you use other substances simultaneously.
Methamphetamine is a man-made stimulant that is also referred to as “crystal meth.” This drug can be snorted, injected, smoked, or taken orally and is highly addictive. Initially, the user experiences an intense rush of euphoria and heightened energy, which impacts the neurotransmitters known as dopamine and serotonin, which are considered the brain’s reward system. The brain registers the experience as pleasurable, setting the individual up for future drug dependence and substance abuse. Repeated use of meth quickly results in an increased tolerance to the drug’s effects, leading to the consumption of higher meth doses.
Meth has many toxic components that can lead to severe health conditions as a result of addiction, including:
Stimulant detox withdrawal symptoms begin within 24 hours of the last dose and can take two weeks to complete. Symptoms will typically peak between days 7-10 and slowly decrease in severity. Meth withdrawal symptoms include:
As with other stimulants, the detox process for meth generally takes five days, depending on the severity and specifics of each case, but can also last for weeks in the most severe cases. People who habitually misuse meth will experience physical and psychological symptoms. Because meth is a stimulant, it suppresses your appetite and disrupts your sleep pattern. Our in-home detox provides a comfortable and relaxing environment that promotes sleep, hydration, and proper nutrition.
Our in-home stimulant detox process starts with our private-duty registered nurses. They will be available to you throughout the entirety of your detox process, whether for Adderall, cocaine, meth, or any other stimulant. They will conduct clinical assessments, administer medications, and provide therapeutic support. Their main objective is to manage your symptoms so that you can detox comfortably in the privacy of your home.
If you or someone you care about suffers from an addiction to stimulants, reach out to Concierge Home Detox and get help today.
