Adderall Withdrawal Timeline
Why Is Adderall Addictive?
Adderall is a stimulant prescription drug commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). When someone abuses Adderall and takes it for reasons other than the prescribed purpose, individuals can feel similar stimulant effects to taking meth. The likelihood of individuals who abuse Adderall developing drug dependence and increased risk of addiction is high.
Adderall works by increasing the level of dopamine and norepinephrine within the central nervous system. Norepinephrine is responsible for how your brain can respond to situations or events, and the dopamine receptor impacts the “feel good” rewarding effects. While the central nervous system and brain produce dopamine naturally, Adderall abuse increases the level of dopamine to a significantly higher level. When individuals attempt to stop taking the drug, there are significant withdrawal symptoms and side effects that can occur that are unpleasant or uncomfortable, often leading individuals to resume taking the drug to eliminate any severe withdrawal symptoms.
How Long Does Withdrawal From Adderall Take?
Once you decide to address your Adderall abuse and stop taking the drug, withdrawal symptoms will onset depending on the severity of your drug dependence. Adderall detox will vary in length depending on your specific history of substance abuse. If you have been engaging in Adderall abuse for an extended period, your Adderall withdrawal symptoms have the potential to become more severe. Adderall detox can occur for FIVE days and last for as long as three weeks, depending on the severity of your drug dependence.
Coping With Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms
When you stop taking the drug Adderall and begin your Adderall detox process, your body will begin to readjust to functioning without the presence of Adderall in your central nervous system and brain. Common withdrawal symptoms from Adderall abuse can include the following:
- Irritability
- Depression
- Insomnia or extreme changes in sleeping patterns, including oversleeping
- Changes in appetite
- Extreme fatigue
- Headaches
- Inability to concentrate
- Achiness
- Nightmares or night terrors
- Anxiety
- Experiencing mental fog
- Suicidal thoughts or ideations
As you experience withdrawal symptoms, you must access addiction treatment and drug detox practices rather than attempting to quit the drug cold turkey. To cope with the variation of Adderall detox symptoms, patients can be provided with support through a medication-assisted treatment program if needed and have the support of medical professionals to slowly taper off of Adderall to allow for a gradual process to reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms. During your detox from Adderall, if you are attending an inpatient rehab program, you will be provided with evidence-based therapy methods that will support you in treating physical drug dependence. They will also address the emotional and mental health side effects and causes that have influenced your Adderall addiction.
Novo Detox Adderall Addiction Programs in Los Angeles
At Novo Detox, we offer a drug treatment plan within various levels of care. You can choose an inpatient or outpatient rehab program, depending on your preference for levels of support and structure. No matter which forms of addiction treatment you choose, you will be offered a comprehensive treatment plan that incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapy methods that will support you in healing from the root causes of your Adderall addiction while supporting you in developing the tools for relapse prevention. Our team is dedicated to helping you create a new lifestyle in sobriety that will be long-term. Contact one of our compassionate team members at (844) 834-1777 today to hear more about the individualized treatment plan we will create for you to help you overcome your drug dependence and enter into a life of addiction recovery.
