RX Drug Rehab in Los Angeles | Novo Detox

Top Rated Prescription Drug Rehab in Los Angeles

Prescription drug addiction in the United States occurs when prescription medications are misused. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 48 million Americans aged 12 and up have taken prescription medication for non-medical use. Medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, and amphetamines can cause rapid dependency leading to addiction, and trying to quit may lead to severe withdrawal symptoms that can be painful, distressing, and even deadly if not overseen by medical professionals.

The Novo alcohol and drug detox treatment center is the top-rated prescription drug rehab facility in Los Angeles, CA. As a fully accredited detox and residential addiction treatment center, we are part of a nationwide network that provides treatment programs with all levels of care, including:

• Medical detox (medically assisted treatment)
• Inpatient rehab
• Outpatient rehab
• Partial hospitalization programs
• Intensive outpatient programs

We provide treatment for people living in San Juan Capistrano, Costa Mesa, Hollywood Hills, and Los Angeles County. Residents of California also have the option of virtual therapies and treatment methods for their recovery journey.

What Is RX Rehab Like?

Each prescription medication has different withdrawal symptoms and requires different treatments, and each of our clients also requires unique care depending on biological makeup, psychiatric and physical health, and their level of addiction.

If you are a person who has been abusing opioid drugs, using a replacement medication like methadone suboxone, or buprenorphine may be the safest way to taper off the opioids, reducing the severity of the withdrawal. Some doctors may also recommend a sedation method, in which patients are given a sedative and then are given a medicine that deactivates the opioids in their system quickly.

Once the opioids are out of your system, medical treatments like painkillers, anti-nausea, and anti-anxiety medications may be provided alongside the replacement medicines so that there is no unnecessary suffering as the body adjusts to the drugs leaving your system.

Detoxing from stimulants is generally not a life-threatening process, but symptoms can be extremely psychologically distressing. Withdrawal symptoms cause a great deal of physical discomfort and depending on the medication, patients may experience depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation for weeks after detoxing, so a strong therapeutic support element is provided.

If you have developed a substance use disorder (SUD) related to benzodiazepine drugs (tranquilizers) like Ativan, Valium, or Xanax, a medically assisted tapering schedule will be provided over the course of a few weeks or months, so your brain and body can slowly adjust to the lowered doses without causing you to go into shock. Quitting benzos suddenly can cause seizures and other serious brain issues and is never recommended. 

With most prescription medications, there is a strong psychological addiction along with physical dependency, so strong support and care are provided through counseling. IVs or other medical interventions may be provided to people who are dehydrated, and therapy is given to help relieve emotional distress, as well as psychiatric issues that require dual diagnosis treatment like bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, major depression, borderline personality disorder, codependency, impulse control disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pain management specialists may be brought into the recovery center if you are dealing with chronic pain issues to teach holistic methods of dealing with pain. No matter what type of addiction you have, our team will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve, and you will be provided with a thorough, integrated plan that will lead you through detox and inpatient care, and on into an outpatient or online plan with our affiliate rehab clinics in your area.

What to Expect During RX Rehab

When you come to Novo Detox’s drug and alcohol rehab center for substance abuse in Los Angeles, the first thing we will do is a full evaluation of your level of addiction, your physical health, and your mental health. This is done to figure out the best and most efficient way to help you detoxify and rehabilitate, and to determine whether you have a co-occurring mental illness or trauma that needs to be addressed at the same time as your drug addiction. Dual diagnosis treatments can be provided as you work in therapy to heal the underlying causes of your addiction, as mental illness is often interconnected with these same issues.

Your treatment plan will be customized to address any issues you may have, whether it is a complex addiction to several drugs and alcohol, addiction with a co-occurring disorder like PTSD or a mental health disorder, or a mild addiction to one substance. The more we learn about you during intake the better your treatment will fit your needs.

At Novo, we use personalized pharmacogenomic testing and toxicology testing to figure out which medications will work best for your body, along with the psychological, social, and medical screenings, all administered by board-certified doctors, nurses, psychologists, and psychiatrists in our detox center.

• Individualized detox plans at the Novo treatment center include:
• Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms
• Medical care provided by experienced, licensed nurses and doctors
• Individual therapy and counseling
• Family therapy
• Holistic treatments teach you to deal with stress and pain naturally
• Healthy food, nutritional counseling, and fresh fruits and vegetables
• Referrals to outpatient treatment programs

In our luxury treatment center, you will be kept as comfortable as possible. The withdrawal process may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the substance, how much you were using, how long you were using it, and other factors. You will stay in a private or semi-private room and will be encouraged to begin attending therapy sessions as quickly as possible so you can begin addressing the root causes of your addiction right away. 

Once you have completed the detox portion of your stay with us, you will continue with therapy, counseling, and other treatments provided by addiction specialists for the full 30, 60, or 90 days of your treatment plan.

We strongly encourage our patients to continue their recovery journey by moving directly into another rehabilitation program that allows them to live at home or in a Los Angeles sober living home. Levels of care that are recommended after completing detox include:

• Inpatient residential rehabilitation programs (30 to 90 days)
• Partial hospitalization programs (PHP)
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
• Outpatient rehab
• Peer groups
• Substance abuse treatment includes integrated drug treatment and alcohol treatment
• Behavioral health and cognitive behavioral therapy
• 12-step groups (Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous)
• Aftercare
• Online or virtual treatment programs

Rehabilitation clinics help with finding the underlying causes of substance abuse and addiction, understanding the mechanics of addiction, growing stronger, and healing the mind, body, and spirit through a collaborative continuum of care that will provide recovery skills and relapse prevention tools that will last a lifetime. In these programs, you will learn to manage your addiction, gain life skills, change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and join a supportive sober community inside and outside rehab centers in your area.

How Long Does RX Rehab Los Angeles Last?

The timeline of prescription rehab at the Novo Detox’s addiction treatment and recovery center depends on several factors, including:

• Which drug you are quitting
• Whether you were using more than one substance (including alcohol and other prescriptions)
• How long have you been taking the drug
• How much you were using each time
• How often you were using the drug
• Your physical and mental health at the time of detox
• Biological and genetic factors

For the majority of our patients, medical detox takes between three to fourteen days. As each person is unique, our team will work closely alongside you to ensure you are safe and comfortable, and that your underlying issues are being treated as well as your physical dependence.

Top Abused Prescription Drugs

The top abused prescription drugs are:

• Opioids: These are painkiller drugs that are highly addictive, even when used as prescribed by a doctor. The brain begins to rely on opioids to produce dopamine, and soon you will feel like you need the drug just to feel normal and avoid painful withdrawal symptoms. Opioids are often abused as they produce euphoric sensations.
• Depressants (benzodiazepines and barbiturates): These are central nervous system depressants that are usually given to help with anxiety and sleep issues, as well as treat seizure disorders. They produce a quietening sensation that calms the brain and the nerves. A tolerance is quickly built up and addiction soon follows with these medications, even when used as prescribed. A slow taper is needed to quit because the withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous to your health.
• Stimulants: These are medications that make you feel alert and energetic, and are often prescribed for ADHD, ADD, depression, narcolepsy, and asthma. Medical detox and recovery programs can help reduce distressing physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when quitting stimulants.

Methadone Detox in Los Angeles, California

Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication that has been created to treat opioid addiction and heroin addiction. It binds to opioid receptors in the brain the same way other opioids do, so there is possibility methadone can create a physical dependence if abused, but unlike other opioid drugs it contains a second medication that blocks the euphoric feelings other opioid drugs produce, reducing the chances of addiction.

For this reason, methadone is often used as a replacement drug to stop opioid withdrawal symptoms during medication-assisted treatment in an addiction treatment program. When used alongside medications to reduce anxiety and discomfort, therapy, medical care, and counseling, methadone replacement therapy is often a very effective treatment for opioid use disorder. Methadone use must be tapered off in order to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms, so methadone detox may take several weeks or even months in residential treatment or an outpatient drug rehab in Lost Angeles to complete.

Why Choose Novo Detox for RX Rehab?

Novo Detox’s inpatient drug and alcohol detox center is a safe place to come for treatment in Los Angeles when things feel out of control. We can help you stop prescription drug misuse through a highly individualized detox and rehab program. As a private rehab facility, we accept PPO and HMO insurances. We can verify your insurance or provide you with a quote if you are paying cash to make your transition into Los Angeles drug rehab easier.

Our addiction and mental health treatment facility provide FDA-approved medications, cutting-edge technology, holistic therapy, and evidence-based treatments in a whole-patient approach to healing that is efficient and effective. The goal is to ensure you remain nourished, comfortable, and safe throughout your entire individualized treatment plan. If you or a loved one has an addiction to prescription medications and do not know where to turn, contact Novo today.