Prescription drug use outside of the way it was prescribed continues to rise in the United States. While many medications are extremely useful when taken as prescribed, they can easily become dangerous when taken in excess or in a manner that does not reflect a physician’s intention. In 2008, 14,800 people died as a result overdosing on prescription medication. Xanax is no exception as Xanax addiction is a growing problem in the United States. In fact, nearly half of those deaths involved taking a class of medications known as benzodiazepines, the class of drugs that Xanax belongs to. Xanax, and all benzodiazepines, have a depressive effect on the central nervous system and work by slowing down the brain. While this type of reaction can help those with anxiety and panic disorders, Xanax can have a negative effect on the body including:
- Increased anxiety and feelings of depression
- Slowed rate of breathing
- Decreased heart rate
- Death
People with Xanax addiction can find it nearly impossible to stop using the substance on their own. This is because benzodiazepines have a real effect on the human body. This negative effect results in a cycle of substance abuse:
- Ingesting Xanax
- The amount of neurotransmitters in the brain is dramatically increased resulting in a high feeling
- The brain attempts to return to normal levels and purges neurotransmitters, which are necessary to be able to feel pleasure. This purge results in coming down off of the high
- Due to the lack of neurotransmitters, the individual finds it nearly impossible to experience pleasure.
- The individual ingests additional Xanax to feel better
Located in the Bay Area, Summit Estate Recovery Centers offer personalized treatment in a luxury settings.
Located on vast acres amidst lush gardens Palo Alto and overlooking orchards and valleys in Saratoga we offer many amenities to help our clients feel comfortable during recovery including:
- Highly appointed living quarters including custom designed bedrooms and bathrooms
- Fresh, gourmet meals prepared by our professional chef daily
- Yoga studio with instruction by a leader who specializes in working with people in recovery
- Personal training in our state of the art gym
- Spa facilities including a Jacuzzi and sauna
- Massages, reflexology and acupuncture is available at an additional cost
As a small private rehab center, Summit Estate limits the number of clients at one time.
Our Saratoga location has two Private & three Semi-private suites, and our new Palo Alto location has four Private & two Semi-private suites.
We use our best clinical judgement and clinical needs of the incoming client and resident groups as the guide as to which facility is best for which client.
This structure allows the 30 member staff to focus on the specific needs of each individual client.
Summit Estate accepts PPO insurance policies from most major carriers. By accepting insurance, the treatment offered by Summit Estate can become realistic for many budgets.
Your individualized treatment begins with your initial phone call to Summit Estate. An admissions counselor will ask questions to get to know you as an individual while checking on your insurance coverage. This treatment continues upon your arrival at Summit Estate, where you will begin your customized detox treatment protocol. Tailored detox allows our clients to avoid the pain and to achieve detoxification in a controlled and comfortable atmosphere. During treatment you will receive:
- 24 hour care and supevision our medical care team of Licensed and Registered Nurses, MD’s and Psychiatrists
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Individual counseling
- Mediation
- A non 12 step based plan
- Offsite and onsite meetings
- Weekly outings
- Medication management
For additional information on Summit Estate’s inpatient drug rehab San Jose programs, contact Summit Estate today. Please complete the form linked below and a member of the Summit Estate team will reach out to you. Or, please call 800-701-6997 to speak directly to a member of the Summit Estate team. Thank you.