Today, more drugs are being prescribed than ever before. Prescription medications can dramatically alter our brain chemistry, meaning it doesn’t take long to become dependent on them. What’s more complicated, however, is what happens when you try to quit. What began with something as simple as filling your doctor-prescribed meds can alter the course of your life.
Prescription drug addiction is a frightening experience. You may feel ashamed or afraid that someone will find out your secret. Perhaps you’ve tried to quit repeatedly, only to be met with failure. The Sanctuary at Sedona is here to offer you a better way. If you’re not sure how to overcome prescription drug addiction, our 30-day holistic non-12 step treatment programs can help you reclaim your life.
It’s estimated that nearly 18 million people misuse prescription medications each year. Whether it’s opioids for pain or central nervous system (CNS) depressants for sleep disorders, millions of prescription pills are doled out each day. While most people use these prescriptions responsibly, each bottle carries a serious risk.
In many ways, our society creates the “perfect storm” for mental health crises. Anxiety levels are at an all-time high. Sleep disturbances and insomnia are everyday issues. Trauma and painful experiences paint the way we see the world. It’s completely understandable that a pill that makes it all go away would sound like a promising solution. This might result in behaviors like:
Regardless of why you start taking them, the problem is that all prescription drugs carry side effects — the worst of which is addiction. Something as seemingly harmless as a routine pain prescription or sleeping pill can easily escalate into a habit that you’re no longer in control of.
At The Sanctuary, we understand how frustrating prescription drug recovery can be — especially when you’ve had previous unsuccessful attempts at treatment. That’s why we’ve created a holistic, non-12 Step drug addiction treatment program that takes a more thorough approach to healing so you can move past your prescription drug addiction once and for all. We accomplish this by:
Most people who take prescription medications don’t set out to misuse them. But unfortunately, what starts out as the use of medication to solve real problems can quickly spiral out of control. And frankly, it can happen to any of us.
Anyone with unresolved trauma might start craving the mental, emotional, and physical relief prescription medications provide. After their prescriptions run out, many people “doctor shop” or turn to illicit sources to keep getting that relief. This riskier behavior further exposes them to the unknown ingredients and potency of street drugs.
Additionally, prescription drugs create chemical imbalances in your brain. Though drugs like antidepressants and mood stabilizers are prescribed to “correct” chemical imbalances, there isn’t actually any strong scientific evidence to support this claim. Some prescriptions take up to several years to completely detox from once this dependency is formed.
How do you know if you’re addicted to prescription drugs? Ask yourself if you show any of these warning signs:
Humans are comprised of various systems that all work together to function as a whole. At The Sanctuary, we understand that prescription drug addiction affects all of these – and we offer therapeutic approaches to treat each one accordingly. This includes:
At the core of most 12-Step programs is fear — fear of failing, of relapsing, and of never conquering your addiction. The problem with this is that fear automatically constricts your self-growth.
Those who attend AA and 12-Step rehab programs hear how fundamentally flawed they are over and over again. When these programs don’t work, they believe it’s their fault. And there’s nothing more frustrating than trying your hardest to get better and still feeling like you’re failing.
At The Sanctuary, our non-12 Step program to treat prescription drug addiction is all about accessing deeper levels of healing so you can truly overcome addiction. This approach focuses on evidence-based therapies and science-backed research that helps people approach prescription drug addiction in a whole new way. We help you overcome drug misuse by:
Most inpatient rehab facilities in the U.S. operate on an old clinical model that only treats the symptoms of an illness or addiction. At this type of rehab, you might be able to find “add-on” classes of mindfulness, yoga, and other holistic offerings that are included as more of an afterthought.
At The Sanctuary, the word “holistic” means we treat the whole person. All of the therapies we offer, whether conventional or alternative, are integral parts of your prescription drug misuse treatment. We work closely with you to create a treatment plan that fits all of your needs.
The most important aspect of our treatment model, though, is that it’s integrated. All of the therapies you receive are intentionally designed to work as a whole, to serve your individual needs. Your treatment plan is customized on an ongoing basis to help you achieve the best results: whole-system healing.
At The Sanctuary, “individualized treatment” is more than just a catchphrase — it’s a level of service we take very seriously.
We host a maximum of 12 people at any given time. Our staff consists of 30 therapists, including eight who live on campus, which means you get significantly more one-on-one time. We offer far more clinical robustness than you’d typically experience at rehab. This includes:
Your treatment plan evolves with you from day to day. Your treatment team meets daily to discuss your progress. And every night, your schedule is managed according to what happened that particular day and how you’re progressing through treatment. You’ll receive a personalized daily schedule each morning.
Our treatment program is also fully integrated. This means the treatments we offer are designed to fit together in a specific way. In addition to psychiatry and talk therapy, you’ll have access to powerful holistic therapies like:
Our 30-day treatment program includes 30 days of inpatient treatment, followed by 30 days of intensive aftercare.
When you leave The Sanctuary, you’ll continue working with the same therapists you saw when you were here. For at least two months after your inpatient treatment, they’ll monitor you and coach you during your transition at home.
Once you return home, you’ll experience the triggers that caused you to use before treatment. That’s why it’s so important to have a support system in place, to help you successfully implement what you learned at The Sanctuary in your everyday life.
The community you connect with during inpatient stays doesn’t disappear when you leave. You’ll always stay a part of The Sanctuary family.
