SOMA DETOX PROGRAM

Are you dependant on SOMA?

Drug Name - Soma (Carisoprodol)

Category - Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Drug Type / Action - Skeletal muscle relaxants act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their muscle relaxant effects. Their actions in the CNS may also produce some of their side effects.

Soma addiction is very dangerous addiction.

Attempting to withdraw from Soma without medical support can result in seizures or other medical complications.

Soma (generic name Carisoprodol) is a prescription muscle relaxer that is frequently prescribed to treat musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasms. Typically it is used in conjunction with physical therapy to treat injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions. When dosages exceed what is recommended by physicians, Soma usually causes drowsiness, giddiness, and relaxation and sometime euphoria; because of its sedative effects and potential for abuse, Soma is a Schedule IV drug in the US. 

Because it acts on the central nervous system (CNS) by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain, some people who have sustained physical injury or trauma may have initially been prescribed Soma and then become dependent after the injury has healed. Soma has been know to be combined with other drugs or alcohol to enhance the effect. Soma usage can be quite habit forming.  Users of Soma develop tolerance and can be come dependant and addiction is common. 

Are you taking Soma habitually?

Have you become dependant on SOMA?

 Do you get withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop?

If the answer of any of these questions is YES

we can help you get SOMA out of your life.

Side effects and the withdrawal symptoms are similar to benzodiazepines

such as Valium® and Xanax®.  Review the list of side effects listed below.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF Soma (Carisoprodol)

The drugs that produce physical dependencies typically

have 2 different types of Withdrawal Symptoms:

Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (Immediate)

Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (Delayed)

Acute Withdrawal Symptoms from Soma (Carisoprodol) Addiction

Acute Withdrawal Symptoms occur immediately after the drug usage has stopped.  These acute symptoms can continue for up to ten days depending on the amount of Soma taken and how long the episode of usage was. 

Some of the common acute withdrawal symptoms associated with Soma addiction and treated by ARC include:

• Nausea
• Abdominal cramps
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Chills
• Seizures
• Stomach pain
• Sleep disturbances

Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms from Soma Addiction (PAWS)

While in active addiction, the Soma user experiences a disruption to the normal brain activity which impairs clear thinking and emotion expression. Additionally, short-term memory loss, lack of coordination, sleep disturbances and stress are all part of Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS) and can make the recovery process sometimes long and difficult.

As a result of continued abuse of Soma,  the brain needs to make an adjustment in order to 'right itself' as neurotransmitters return to normalcy and acclimate to a life without mood altering chemicals. This sometime takes time and that is where post acute withdrawal symptoms come in, they are like lingering withdrawal. 

Some of the post-acute withdrawal symptoms stemming from Soma addiction are:

• Craving cycles
• Stress sensitivity
• Memory problems
• Sleep disturbances
• Inability to think clearly
• Physical coordination problems
• Emotional fluctuations or emotional “numbness”

Like other prescription drugs, the prolonged use and abuse of Soma is associated with tolerance, dependence and addiction. The signs and symptoms are similar to those that can be found accompanying the abuse of other prescription medications with tranquilizer or sedative effects such as Valium® or Xanax®.

How do I know if I am an abuser of Soma?

• Taking prescription Soma in a way other than the way the orders were written by the doctor
• Taking Soma for reasons not prescribed (for sleep, for relaxation, to get high etc)
• Taking Soma more frequently than the prescription is written results in you running out of them sooner than expected.
• Drug-seeking behavior, doctor-shopping
• Going from one doctor to another complaining of whatever malady one thinks will earn them Soma from a physician
• Frequent periods of illness and irritability. Soma dependence and withdrawal can make a person ill for a day or two until they can find more, which restores them to seemingly normal state until they run out again.

Soma is usually abused and ingested orally. Many abusers take it in combination with other drugs to enhance the effects of those drugs. Alcohol, codeine, Vailum®, heroin, hydrocodone (especially Vicodin®), meprobamate, and propoxyphene commonly are abused in combination with Soma. Abusers who combine Soma with Vicodin claim that this combination produces effects similar to those of heroin.

The New Beginnings Detox SOMA Detox

How it Works:

Intake Interview and Psychosocial Assessment

A preliminary assessment is conducted and the patient is evaluated to determine if they are eligible for the Out-Patient Program.  The NBD Program requirements, the various treatment options, length of treatment, and the fee structure are all discussed.  A confidential interview and intake and orientation is conducted.  Afterward, a psychosocial assessment is performed by a member of our clinical staff who is a Certified Addiction Professional [CAP]. 

Pre-Procedure Medical Evaluation

The detoxification process begins with all NBD patients receiving a complete medical history and physical examination. This may include a laboratory analysis and urine toxicology screen. Our clinicians remain a part of the multi-disciplinary team that cares for the patient throughout detoxification 

Induction Phase - Beginning the Process of Detoxification

The Induction Phase is the medically monitored startup of therapy.  Medications may be prescribed at this time to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, assist with sleep and reduce anxiety.

Stabilization Phase – Controlling the Cravings

The Stabilization Phase has begun when the patient no longer has cravings for sleep aid medications.

Taper Phase – Getting Free

The Taper Phase is reached when the patient is doing well on prescribed medications and cravings have been minimized.  The patient is then stepped-down from the medications until they are drug-free.  Medications may be gradually switched in order to ensure a greater level of comfort during the detox

OUT-PATIENT COUNSELING THERAPY

All patients have the option to attend an Out-Patient counseling program while in detox run by a team of experienced licensed Certified Addiction Professionals.

We offer several group therapy options that will fit any schedule.

1st Doctor Visit Includes:

• Complete drug and Soma usage history plus the Intake Interview and Psychosocial Assessment as per above
• Pre-Procedure Medical Evaluation as per above and written medication protocol
• Medical examination by board certified MD and induction on initial medications
• Initial written Rx's to manage withdrawal symptoms - medications are not included in the visit price, but can be dispensed at the time of visit for a reasonable fee
• UA drug test

Follow-Up Visits Include:

• Follow up visit with MD
• Progress assessment
• Revisions written for the medication protocol if necessary
• Written Rx's to manage withdrawal symptoms until next scheduled visit. The medications are not included in in the visit price, but can be dispensed "on-site"
• Random drug tests performed

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR EXISTING SOMA PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST VISIT.

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