Breaking free from prescription drug dependence takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you love is stuck in a cycle with medications that once helped but now control your life, know that safe, compassionate help is available. At Spring Grove Recovery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we understand the unique challenges of prescription addiction. Our medically supervised prescription drug detox prioritizes your safety, comfort, and dignity.
Prescription drug detox is a medically supervised process that helps safely remove addictive medications from your body while easing withdrawal symptoms and preparing you for the next phase of care. Because these medications are often used for legitimate medical needs, detox requires treatment tailored to your health.
The primary goals of prescription drug detox include:
Our program includes 24/7 medical monitoring and individualized plans. Licensed providers review your medication history, health needs, and risks to create a personalized detox process. Round-the-clock nursing staff monitor your vitals, provide comfort medications when appropriate, and offer emotional support throughout your stay.
Dependence can develop even when medications are used as prescribed. Over time, you may need higher doses, use medications more often, or find it difficult to stop even after your original condition improves.
You may benefit from prescription drug detox if you have:
Different medications create different physical signs of dependence:
Continuing to misuse prescription medications can be dangerous—even life-threatening. Opioids may slow breathing, benzodiazepines can trigger seizures, stimulants strain the heart, and mixing drugs with alcohol increases overdose risk.
You may need professional detox if you’ve had:
Detoxing from opioids can be tough due to intense withdrawal symptoms and high relapse risk. Opioids create physical dependence by binding to brain receptors, making it difficult to quit without medical support.
That’s why we use medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with FDA-approved options. Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex can be used before you're fully detoxed. Vivitrol can help control cravings after you've detoxed. These medications can make it easier for you to focus on recovery.
Stopping benzodiazepines too quickly can be dangerous and may lead to seizures. These medications strongly affect your brain chemistry, so gradual tapering is safer than sudden discontinuation.
Our approach focuses on reducing doses slowly, giving your body time to adjust. For short-acting medications like Xanax, we may transition you to a longer-acting option such as Valium to make the process smoother.
Detoxing from stimulants centers on managing the “crash” and restoring emotional balance. While stimulant withdrawal isn’t usually life-threatening, the psychological effects can be intense. With no FDA-approved medications for stimulant withdrawal, we emphasize supportive care—restoring sleep, nutrition, and emotional stability.
Sleep aids like Ambien can trigger rebound insomnia, while muscle relaxants and gabapentinoids may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety or seizures. Our detox process includes gradual tapering, medical monitoring, and supportive therapies to ease symptoms.
Short-acting opioids usually cause withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours, while long-acting opioids may take up to 30 hours. Our medical team will closely monitor your withdrawal symptoms and provide medication-assisted treatment to ease discomfort.
Our comfort measures include:
Benzo withdrawal requires careful tapering to avoid seizures. Acute symptoms may last 10–14 days for short-acting benzos and several weeks for longer-acting ones. Post-acute withdrawal (PAWS) can continue for months with lingering symptoms like cognitive fog and emotional instability. Our team provides ongoing monitoring and outpatient recommendations when needed.
Withdrawal from stimulants often causes fatigue, depression, and excessive sleep in the first few days. Days three through seven are marked by mood changes, severe anxiety, and/or depression. Our approach includes monitoring mental health, restoring healthy sleep and nutrition, and counseling to support recovery.
There is a difference between prescription drug dependence and addiction. Dependence refers to a physical tolerance to a medication, where the body needs increasingly larger doses to achieve the same effects. This can happen with legitimate medical use of prescription drugs, and often occurs over time. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur when use is suddenly stopped.
On the other hand, addiction involves both physical and psychological dependence on a substance or behavior. You might feel compelled to use despite harmful consequences and loss of control. Addiction can lead to destructive behaviors that impact not only you, but also your loved ones.
Spring Grove Recovery uses evidence-based treatment during detox and residential treatment. When you start treatment, you'll get a personalized plan that meets you where you are on your journey.
We offer evidence-based MAT with Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and methadone to reduce cravings, prevent relapse, and support long-term recovery. Each option is tailored to your needs and reviewed by our medical team. Methadone can be started during detox for some. Other options require you to be fully clear of opioids before starting.
Safe benzo detox involves tapering schedules based on your dosage and length of use. We may cross-taper by moving from short-acting medications to longer-acting ones, offering more stability throughout the process.
We use both prescription and over-the-counter medications to help with:
We recognize that many people struggling with prescription dependence have histories of trauma or co-occurring conditions. Our care plans reflect your personal needs and goals, ensuring a safe and respectful recovery journey.
Inpatient detox is recommended for individuals with:
At Spring Grove Recovery, inpatient detox provides 24/7 monitoring and a supportive environment free from drugs.
Outpatient detox may be suitable for people with mild to moderate dependence, stable health, strong support, and reliable housing. It requires frequent check-ins but may be appropriate when risks are lower. While we do not offer outpatient detox on-site, we can connect you to trusted providers.
Before leaving detox, we help you plan for continued care. Options may include residential treatment at our location, outpatient therapy, psychiatric support, and recovery groups. We ensure you have clear instructions and resources for the next steps in your recovery.
Your journey begins with a thorough assessment of your health, medication history, mental health, and prior treatment experiences. Lab testing may include blood work, drug screens, and heart monitoring.
Our physicians design a care plan outlining tapering schedules, comfort medications, monitoring needs, mental health supports, and an estimated detox timeline.
The early phase focuses on stability and comfort, including IV fluids if needed, nutritional support, sleep regulation, gentle activity, and stress management techniques.
Our medical team monitors progress daily, adjusting your plan as needed. Nurses provide 24/7 support, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
Before you leave, we provide aftercare planning, follow-up appointments, medication instructions, and emergency contacts. We also connect you to continued treatment options such as residential care at Spring Grove Recovery.
We provide specialized mental health treatment for co-occurring ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, PTSD, and OCD. Here's how it works:
Many people entering detox have co-occurring conditions. We screen for these before you start treatment. We'll use your initial screening to inform your treatment plan and reduce your relapse risk.
Our psychiatric team provides evaluations and, when appropriate, non-addictive medications to support recovery. All medications are monitored by licensed psychiatrists with expertise in addiction care.
Our residential program includes individual therapy sessions with a licensed therapist, as well as group therapy sessions. We utilize evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to address underlying issues and promote lasting recovery.
Recovery takes courage, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Spring Grove Recovery, we offer the expertise, compassion, and support you need for a safe and successful start to healing.
We accept all Colorado Medicaid plans to make treatment accessible. Our admissions team is available 24/7, so you don’t have to wait to take the first step. Call us now at 719.415.3460 or reach out online to begin your recovery journey today.
Most people complete detox in about a week. Some people may need support for longer.
For many people, no. Ongoing treatment can improve the chances of long-term recovery. We offer a variety of treatment options that can be tailored to your specific needs for lasting recovery.
It is important to bring comfortable clothing, personal hygiene products, and any necessary medications. You can ask for a packing list from our admissions team. On day one, you will be medically evaluated, and a treatment plan will be created for you. You'll receive any necessary medications and find out where your bed is so you can get comfortable.
Lindsay Dean currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Spring Grove Recovery. With more than 10 years of experience in behavioral health, Lindsay is deeply committed to expanding access to ethical, high-quality treatment and building systems of care that support long-term, sustainable recovery through compassionate, trauma-informed practices.
Lindsay began her career in direct patient care, where early experience as a mental health technician, crisis intervention specialist, and group/ individual counselor shaped her understanding of how trauma impacts engagement, trust, and openness to treatment. This clinical foundation continues to inform her leadership philosophy, reinforcing the belief that effective treatment systems must be grounded in safety, dignity, and respect.
As Lindsay progressed into senior leadership, her focus shifted toward building and strengthening treatment programs that balance clinical excellence with operational and regulatory integrity. She served as Program Director at one of the largest Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) in Colorado Springs, where she led multidisciplinary teams, expanded access to evidence-based services for priority populations via increased grant funding, and ensured adherence to state and federal regulations.
Most recently, Lindsay served as Assistant Executive Director of Spring Grove Recovery, where she aligned clinical, operational, and administrative teams to strengthen continuity between inpatient and outpatient levels of care. Her leadership emphasized collaboration, sustainability, and the reduction of barriers to treatment access.
Lindsay’s leadership is grounded in operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and trauma-informed systems of care that prioritize patient safety and engagement. She has successfully guided organizations through extensive state and federal oversight, managed and expanded state grant funding, and strengthened services for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Lindsay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Personal Health and is a Certified Addiction Specialist. As CEO, she leads Spring Grove Recovery with a clear mission: to cultivate a trauma-informed, collaborative, and compassionate treatment environment where individuals are empowered to heal, engage meaningfully in their own care, and sustain recovery long after residential treatment ends.
