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Soma is a brand name for carisoprodol, a skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spams or injury and the resulting pain. It works by interfering with the messages sent from the nerves to the brain. Like many prescription medications used for pain relief, patients can become dependent on this drug over time. Recovery can be difficult, but Soma addiction treatment can help liberate you from drug use.

If you or a loved one is suffering from Soma addiction, call to find out about options for treatment. Together, we can find the best addiction treatment plan for you.

Becoming addicted to prescription medication causes complications in the recovery process. Patients may have a hard time recognizing they have a problem and may consider their usage or symptoms normal because they are following doctors’ orders. Prescription drug addicts may fall outside the norm from traditional drug users and have moral objections to drug use. Because of this, their shame and embarrassment may prevent them from seeking Soma addiction treatment.

Unfortunately, someone who has been using Soma for several weeks will experience significant withdrawal symptoms if he or she immediately stops using the drug, says Lisa Anne Boothby, PharmD, in an article published in Hospital Pharmacy. This is true whether someone is dependent or not. Soma detox requires a medically supervised detox program to prevent the risk of associated health problems.

Signs Requiring Soma Addiction Treatment

Certain signs demonstrate that Soma addiction treatment is needed. These warning signs of addiction include:

  • Needing higher doses of Soma to achieve pain relief
  • Feeling irritable, angry or paranoid between doses
  • Taking more pills than prescribed
  • Taking pills more often than prescribed
  • Misleading medical professionals in an attempt to get more drugs

“Many prescription drug addicts tell themselves they are just managing pain. For certain medications, this can be true.”Many prescription drug addicts tell themselves they are just managing pain. For certain medications, this can be true. The body builds up a tolerance to a drug and requires more of it to experience the effects. If you’re building up a tolerance to Soma, talk to your medical healthcare professional. Your doctor will let you know if an increase in dosage is safe or if another medication would be more effective.

Feeling anxious, becoming preoccupied with your next dosage, taking more medication than you’ve been prescribed or taking your medication more often than prescribed are signs that you’re developing a problem. At this point, it’s important to switch your prescription to another medication or find other ways to manage your pain. Your doctor can help you find Soma addiction treatment to avoid the symptoms involved in stopping cold turkey.

To find out more about your Soma rehab options, call . Our counselors will consult with your medical team to provide a luxury care experience in a private, intimate setting. We can work with your available resources to create the best treatment plan for you.

Instead of getting help for dependence issues, some patients find themselves lying to doctors about their symptoms in order to get more drugs. When confronted about addiction concerns by friends or family, they become angry and deceptive. If you find yourself struggling with personal relationships because of your Soma use, it’s time to seek help. With guidance, support and the right Soma addiction treatment, you can manage your pain and still be free of drug addiction.

Risks of Carisoprodol Outweigh Benefits

According to Boothby, in four out of five studies, Soma was found to have similar effects to those of placebos used in drug trials. Patients addicted to the muscle relaxant should know there are more effective drugs available for managing pain. These medications can be used during the recovery process to manage physical problems, including pain.

Abuse of Soma continues to rise. From 2000 to 2001, the Drug Abuse Warning Network saw a 21.6 percent increase in reported cases of abuse of all forms of carisoprodol. Doctors prescribe Soma believing it may be less of a risk than other options for pain relief because it isn’t classified as a controlled substance. This may change as states are seeing more cases of dependency and abuse, and the increased use of Soma as a street drug.

If you are struggling with a carisoprodol addiction, you are not alone. You have safe, effective options available for pain relief and programs to help you succeed in getting free from drug dependency. Start today by calling to discuss the best options for Soma rehab.

Soma Detox Symptoms

Many patients resist seeking help for recovery out of fear that their physical pain will return. They also fear the mental and physical effects of withdrawal, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Tremors
  • Stomach cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Disorientation

An experienced Soma addiction treatment facility can make the transition to being drug-free bearable. Expert drug counselors, medical staff and support teams will help you devise a plan to manage your health issues safely and effectively. There is no shame in becoming dependent on pain medication and no reason to keep yourself from the resources to help you break away. Call us today at to learn more about Soma addiction treatment.

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