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Prescription Drug Rehab in Las Vegas - Rx Addiction Treatment

Specialized treatment for prescription medication dependence including benzos, opioids, and stimulants. Evidence-based therapy and medical management in a luxury Las Vegas setting.

Prescription Drug Rehabilitation

Prescription medication addiction requires specialized treatment that addresses the underlying conditions these drugs were prescribed to treat. Our Las Vegas prescription drug rehab provides comprehensive care for benzodiazepine, opioid, and stimulant dependence.

Prescription drug addiction presents unique challenges because these medications were often initially prescribed by doctors for legitimate medical conditions—anxiety, pain, ADHD, insomnia. What started as appropriate treatment evolved into physical dependence and addiction. Many people feel shame because "it came from a doctor," but prescription drug addiction is a medical condition that requires professional treatment just like illicit drug addiction. Our program addresses both your addiction and the underlying condition that led to the prescription in the first place, using evidence-based alternatives and comprehensive psychiatric care.

The Prescription Drug Crisis

Prescription drug overdoses now kill more Americans than car accidents. Doctors overprescribed opioids for decades, creating millions of addicted patients. Benzodiazepines like Xanax are prescribed long-term despite being recommended for short-term use only. Stimulants like Adderall are diverted and abused at epidemic rates on college campuses. Unlike street drugs with obvious stigma, prescription medications carry a false sense of safety because they're FDA-approved and doctor-prescribed—but they can be just as deadly and addictive as illegal drugs.

Common Patterns of Prescription Addiction:

  • Started with legitimate prescription after surgery/injury
  • Tolerance developed—needed higher doses
  • Doctor stopped prescribing or reduced dose too quickly
  • "Doctor shopping" to get multiple prescriptions
  • Turned to street drugs when prescriptions unavailable
  • Denial because "it's medicine" not "drugs"

How We Treat Prescription Addiction:

  • Medical detox with slow, safe tapering protocols
  • Psychiatric evaluation of underlying conditions
  • Alternative treatments for pain, anxiety, ADHD
  • Addiction therapy addressing psychological dependence
  • Education about safe medication management
  • Long-term monitoring and relapse prevention

Types of Prescription Drug Addiction We Treat

Opioid Painkillers

Common medications: OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, Norco, Dilaudid, Morphine

How Addiction Develops:

Prescribed for pain after surgery, injury, or chronic conditions. Tolerance develops quickly, requiring higher doses. When prescriptions end, withdrawal is agonizing—many turn to heroin or fentanyl as cheaper alternatives.

Our Treatment Approach:

  • • Medical detox with comfort medications
  • • MAT (Suboxone/Vivitrol) for cravings
  • • Alternative pain management (PT, acupuncture)
  • • Addiction counseling and relapse prevention

Benzodiazepines (Benzos)

Common medications: Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, Librium, Restoril

How Addiction Develops:

Prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, or insomnia. Highly addictive—physical dependence develops in weeks. Stopping abruptly can cause life-threatening seizures. Many use for years because stopping feels impossible.

Our Treatment Approach:

  • • Slow medical taper (weeks to months)
  • • 24/7 monitoring for seizure risk
  • • Anxiety treatment with non-addictive meds
  • • CBT and exposure therapy for anxiety

Stimulants

Common medications: Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, Concerta, Dexedrine

How Addiction Develops:

Prescribed for ADHD. Many misuse for studying, weight loss, or energy. Tolerance develops—higher doses needed. Withdrawal causes crushing fatigue and depression that drives continued use.

Our Treatment Approach:

  • • Medical detox with depression monitoring
  • • Non-stimulant ADHD medications if needed
  • • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • • Sleep and energy restoration protocols

Dual Diagnosis: Treating Addiction AND the Underlying Condition

Most prescription drug addiction involves an underlying medical or psychiatric condition that the medication was treating. Simply detoxing without addressing these conditions leads to relapse or symptom return. Our dual diagnosis program treats both simultaneously.

Chronic Pain Management

If you were prescribed opioids for legitimate chronic pain, stopping them leaves you in agony. We provide alternative pain management so you can recover from addiction while still managing pain.

Alternative Pain Treatments:

  • ✓ Physical therapy and exercise programs
  • ✓ Non-opioid medications (gabapentin, NSAIDs)
  • ✓ Acupuncture and massage therapy
  • ✓ TENS units and nerve blocks
  • ✓ Cognitive pain management techniques

Anxiety Disorder Treatment

If benzodiazepines were prescribed for anxiety or panic disorder, you still have that condition after detox. We treat anxiety with evidence-based alternatives that aren't addictive.

Non-Addictive Anxiety Treatments:

  • ✓ SSRIs and SNRIs (antidepressants for anxiety)
  • ✓ Buspirone (non-addictive anti-anxiety)
  • ✓ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • ✓ Exposure therapy for phobias/panic
  • ✓ Mindfulness and relaxation training

ADHD Management

If you have ADHD, you need treatment for it—but not with addictive stimulants you've been misusing. We provide non-stimulant ADHD medications and behavioral strategies.

Non-Stimulant ADHD Options:

  • ✓ Strattera (atomoxetine)
  • ✓ Intuniv (guanfacine)
  • ✓ Wellbutrin (bupropion)
  • ✓ ADHD coaching and organization skills
  • ✓ Dietary and lifestyle modifications

Sleep Disorder Treatment

Many benzos and sleeping pills were prescribed for insomnia. After detox, insomnia often returns. We provide sleep-specific treatments that rebuild natural sleep patterns.

Sleep Restoration Strategies:

  • ✓ Sleep hygiene education
  • ✓ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • ✓ Non-addictive sleep aids (trazodone, melatonin)
  • ✓ Sleep environment optimization
  • ✓ Circadian rhythm regulation

The Danger of "Cold Turkey" with Prescription Medications

Many prescription medications—especially benzodiazepines and opioids—are dangerous to stop abruptly. Medical supervision is essential for safe withdrawal.

Risks of Stopping Without Medical Help:

  • ✗ Seizures (benzos) - can be fatal
  • ✗ Severe withdrawal pain (opioids)
  • ✗ Dehydration and medical complications
  • ✗ Mental health crisis (depression/anxiety spike)
  • ✗ High relapse rate (90%+)
  • ✗ Return to higher doses = overdose risk

Benefits of Medical Detox & Rehab:

  • ✓ Safe tapering protocols prevent seizures
  • ✓ Comfort medications reduce withdrawal symptoms
  • ✓ 24/7 medical monitoring
  • ✓ Immediate treatment of underlying conditions
  • ✓ Psychological support during withdrawal
  • ✓ 60-90 days to build alternative coping skills

Prescription drug withdrawal can be medically dangerous. Don't try to stop on your own. Our medical team ensures safe, comfortable detoxification followed by comprehensive rehabilitation.

Our Comprehensive Prescription Drug Rehab Program

Medical Supervision

24/7 medical monitoring during detox and early recovery. Our physicians manage tapering schedules and comfort medications for safe withdrawal.

Psychiatric Care

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment of underlying conditions. Non-addictive medication options prescribed when appropriate.

Individual Therapy

CBT, DBT, and motivational enhancement therapy. Address psychological dependence and develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and triggers.

Group Therapy

Daily process groups and skills training. Reduce isolation and build peer support with others recovering from prescription drug addiction.

Holistic Therapies

Yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and exercise programs. Alternative pain management and stress reduction techniques that support recovery.

Relapse Prevention

Develop personalized relapse prevention plan. Learn to recognize warning signs and have crisis response strategies before discharge.

Recovery from Prescription Drug Addiction Is Possible

Our Las Vegas prescription drug rehab program treats both your addiction and the underlying medical conditions that led to it. We provide safe medical detox, psychiatric care, alternative treatments, and comprehensive therapy for lasting recovery.

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