Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in Virginia

Neurochemical rebalancing for prescription drug addiction involves several key components. First, a comprehensive neurochemical deficiency assessment, spanning four pages, is conducted to identify specific areas of imbalance. Next, a personalized approach is used to provide individuals with tailored amino acid therapy for addiction, supported by targeted supplements. Additionally, an abstinence-based symptom sheet is utilized to monitor and track 25 different symptoms linked to neurochemical imbalances. Based on the information gathered, the amino acid protocol is adjusted to meet each individual’s needs.

Through amino acid therapy for addiction, clients receive the essential amino acids and cofactors needed to help restore healthy brain chemistry. These formulations vary depending on the type of prescription drug involved, helping to reduce or eliminate cravings and alleviate post-acute withdrawal symptoms for a smoother recovery process.

Excessive use of prescription drugs can be damaging to the body. In order to repair this damage, it’s important to prioritize restoring physical health and wellness:
Improve Nutrition and Teach Healthy Habits: At Bridging the Gaps, we understand that healthy eating is essential for those recovering from prescription drug addiction to replenish their bodies with essential nutrients. Proper nutrition helps to stabilize mood, reduce cravings for alcohol, and improve energy levels, cognitive function, and overall well-being.es cravings for alcohol, and improves energy levels, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Our clients work with a nutritionist to create healthy, balanced meals and learn how to shop for healthy foods and effectively read nutrition facts. The goal is to establish healthy eating habits here that will help our clients when they eventually leave and navigate recovery outside of our walls.
Exercise Regularly: Exercise is another crucial aspect of restoring physical wellness during recovery from prescription drugs. Our clients exercise every morning and attend a private yoga class once a week with a certified instructor. We prioritize exercise because it releases endorphins that elevate mood and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression - common co-occurring issues addressed through dual diagnosis treatment. Physical activity also helps regulate sleep patterns, boosts overall energy, and provides a healthy outlet for emotions, reducing the risk of relapse.
Promote Healthy Sleep Hygiene: Sleep is essential for the body to heal and repair itself. However, prescription drugs may disrupt normal sleep patterns, inhibiting rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and the deeper restorative stages of non-REM sleep, leading to insomnia and trouble staying asleep. Incorporating good sleep hygiene practices is crucial for those recovering from opioid use to improve their overall health. Establishing a regular sleep schedule and avoiding caffeine, heavy meals, and electronics before bed can help regulate sleep patterns. Getting enough quality sleep can also aid in mood stabilization, reducing cravings and improving overall mental health. We encourage our clients to maintain proper sleep hygiene.

Many individuals who have experienced trauma may turn to substance use as a way to manage intense emotions or memories. For some, prescription drugs become a form of self-medication to dull emotional pain or distress. At Bridging the Gaps, our clinicians help clients confront these underlying experiences in a safe and supportive environment, guiding them toward healing and rediscovering hope.

During the initial phase of trauma treatment, clients participate in group and individual therapy sessions designed to provide education about addiction, address unhealthy thought patterns, and foster a sense of community and connection.

After approximately four to six weeks of stabilization, those with a history of significant trauma begin the deeper process of trauma resolution. Our compassionate and highly trained team uses trauma-informed methods that focus on understanding each client’s story rather than labeling behaviors. Through evidence-based therapies such as Brainspotting and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we help individuals process trauma, rebuild emotional stability, and move toward lasting recovery.