Adderall Withdrawal Psychological and Physiological Relief

Adderall withdrawal symptoms can happen as quick as a few hours to a few days after the last dose. Physical symptoms will peak within four days, and gradually taper off. However, emotional symptoms can linger for weeks or months. Without help from doctors and therapists, people who quit Adderall can suffer for a long time with depression, anxiety, or problems with sleep after quitting Adderall.

Adderall causes the user to feel alert and energetic. Once an addicted person stops taking the drug, they will experience a marked decrease in energy levels. They may feel sluggish or otherwise impaired. Physical symptoms related to the Adderall withdrawal timeline include the following:

• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Problems regulating appetite
• Muscle spasms or tremors
• Aches and pains

Adderall withdrawal can cause several distressing emotional symptoms, including the following:

• Irritability
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Vivid and unpleasant dreams and nightmares
• Anhedonia
• Problems with social functioning

If someone doesn’t get help for emotional withdrawal symptoms, they can linger for months or years after cessation.

A cold turkey detox is when a person suddenly quits taking the drug. Cold turkey detox doesn’t work for many reasons. For starters, it’s unsafe. A sudden cessation can shock the body, and trigger extremely painful and intense withdrawal symptoms that can sometimes be dangerous. The pain of acute withdrawal is unbearable for most people, so they start retaking the drug to get some relief. This, of course, doesn’t help them quit, and prolongs the addiction, putting the individual at risk of all the nasty unpleasantries associated with drug abuse and addiction.

A medically supervised detox, on the other hand, allows the person to safely taper off the drug under the care of a team of trained medical professionals. Tapering off the medication allows the body to get used to ever-decreasing doses of the substance. In this case, withdrawal symptoms aren’t nearly as severe. Symptoms also aren’t as dangerous. And, undergoing withdrawals in a secure environment prevents relapse.

It is safe for people to take ever-decreasing doses of the drug. This will prevent the occurrence of dangerous and intense withdrawal symptoms. Patients can also take safe medications to counteract the pain associated with withdrawal, such as aches and pains or trouble sleeping. Patients can also take medication for depression or anxiety.

It’s not safe for patients to take caffeine during detox. Caffeine can intensify feelings of anxiety and problems with sleep that are common withdrawal symptoms. It’s also not safe for patients to be around harmful influences while they try to recover from drug addiction. A medically supervised detox center can keep patients safe from those who may encourage them to get back into the drug lifestyle.

When someone enters drug rehab and detox, doctors must assess them thoroughly and also formulate a safe and effective tapering off schedule. Patients are evaluated for polydrug use, underlying health conditions, and for how long and how much they’ve taken Adderall. Patients are able to detox from the drug safely. Once the substance is out of their system, they can begin attending an inpatient or outpatient rehab center. From there, doctors and therapists can craft and execute tailor-made maintenance plans for the patient. Support systems and groups are put in place for the patient to prevent relapse and give them a sense of community and belonging.

Adderall comes in short-term and long-term formulations. It’s important for doctors to know which form a person has abused. Short term formulations will exit the body quicker, but the withdrawals can be more intense and sudden. Long-term formulation abuse, however, means the drug will linger in the person’s bloodstream for longer. Withdrawal symptoms may not be as fierce, but they will last for longer, affecting the withdrawal timeline and process.

The type of Adderall abused, and if it was abused along with other drugs or alcohol, will significantly influence the withdrawal process on an individual level. Underlying mental and physical health issues also play a role, as does a person’s weight and metabolism. Despite the numerous factors involved in Adderall addiction and detox, trained doctors and therapists at a rehab center are equipped to help anyone who wants to recover from Adderall addiction and abuse.