NAD IV Therapy for Addiction

Battling addiction is an arduous journey for millions of people across the country. Intense withdrawal symptoms and cravings can make it extremely challenging for anyone struggling with addiction to overcome their dependence. 


NAD IV therapy is an innovative treatment that makes recovery from the damaging effects of addition easier. It’s a safe and effective option that helps lessen the urge to use substances and support a healthy recovery. 

The Struggle of Addiction

Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 are struggling with at least one type of addiction every year. At the same time, only 10% of people who have an addiction disorder undergo treatment. Many of those who do, relapse to their old habits within a year. 

Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects both physical and mental health. The inability to control the use of substances such as drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications can lead to destructive habits and have a negative impact on personal relationships and employment.

Whether someone develops addiction depends on many different factors. Genetics, including a family history of addiction, accounts for about 40% to 60% of the risk. Environmental factors such as abuse and neglect, peer pressure, and poor academic achievement may further increase the probability of substance addiction. Teenagers and people suffering from mental health disorders are more susceptible to addiction than others.

How is dependency developed?

When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, the receptors in your brain stop functioning properly. Changes that occur in the brain in order to accommodate the presence of a substance are known as neuroadaptation. This process is responsible for the depletion of neurotransmitters and addiction-related brain damage. 


One of the direct consequences of neuroadaptation is the development of physical tolerance where the body becomes used to the presence of substances. The more often you take drugs or consume alcohol, the more you become dependent, which can quickly lead to addiction. Inevitably, the only way for the brain to fight your mood swings, irritability, and lack of mental clarity is to keep using the substance. 


Typical addiction behaviors include:

  • Feeling the need to use the drug on a daily basis
  • Needing more of the drug over time in order to get the same effect
  • Doing everything, including stealing, to get hold of the drug
  • Feeling an urge to use a drug, despite the potential physical and psychological harm
  • Avoiding obligations, responsibilities, and social interactions because of drug use
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms
  • Failing in attempts to stop using the substance.

Why is it hard to break an addiction?

When you stop taking the substance, your body discharges all traces of the toxins in a process called detoxification. This is the body's natural way to self-cleanse and deal with potentially harmful chemicals. It is precisely during the detoxification process that people struggling with addiction are the most vulnerable and may return to substance abuse to relieve the withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal is a combination of the physical and psychological symptoms that occur as a result of reducing or completely ceasing substance use. When the brain reverts to its original state, the neuroadaptation balance is suddenly altered. This causes a range of effects such as headaches, nausea, feeling unwell, anxious, or depressed that will last until you resume the consumption of the drug. Fear of these effects often discourages people from trying to put a stop on their addiction.


Withdrawal effects vary greatly from individual to individual. They are usually very unpleasant but, in some cases such as alcohol or benzodiazepine addiction, withdrawal can be life threatening and require medical intervention.

Cravings

Another reason why addictions are so hard to overcome is drug cravings that occur during the detox process. Your body starts craving the good feelings that you experienced while you were taking the substance. Resisting these cravings over longer periods of time can be extremely challenging. 

NAD IV therapy helps combat withdrawal symptoms and cravings, allowing your body to successfully start healing. 

How Can NAD Help With Addiction Recovery?

NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is an essential coenzyme naturally present in every cell of your body. It plays a crucial role in helping repair damage within the body, provides energy, and serves as fuel for numerous essential biological processes. NAD is also considered being the most powerful antioxidant in the human body. 


NAD is crucial for the function of proteins called sirtuins that protect the nervous system and brain from deterioration. Most mood disorders are partially the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain that occurs due to changes in sirtuin production. In addition, NAD also has an indispensable role in the regulation of oxidative stress, the long-term accumulation of free radicals that causes cellular damage. 


While NAD is naturally produced in the human body, its levels gradually decrease as we age. This decline is further accelerated by factors such as stress, poor sleeping habits, lack of healthy nutrition, and the use of drugs and alcohol. In fact, research suggests that people who naturally produce less NAD are more likely to develop a substance use disorder. 


Boosting NAD levels brings the brain to its normal balance and can reverse the damage caused by reduced NAD functioning. One of the safest and most efficient ways to increase the amount of NAD in the body is through intravenous therapy. 

How can NAD help with addiction symptoms?

The excessive use of drugs and alcohol depletes the body’s natural stores of NAD. As a consequence, the brain can’t obtain sufficient energy from breaking down food. NAD IV therapy replenishes the drained enzymes and helps restore brain function. Here are different ways in which NAD makes recovery from addiction easier, both physically and mentally:

Detoxifies your body

The base of the NAD IV solution is normal saline, a mixture of water and sodium chloride that replenishes the fluids and allows your body to function effectively. NAD IV therapy flushes out the drugs and toxins that are lingering in your system.

Reduces withdrawal symptoms

Symptoms commonly associated with withdrawal include:

  • Changes in mood
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Restlessness
  • Shakiness and tremors
  • Changes in appetite
  • Sleeping difficulties
  • Sweating.

These symptoms can be extremely taxing to deal with. NAD IV therapy can help reduce them by as much as 80%. 

Reduces cravings

NAD can minimize the craving for substances that cause many people struggling with addiction to relapse. NAD counteracts cravings by binding to the opiate receptors that drugs and alcohol stimulate. As a result, you’ll feel less craving for the feel-good sensation that you experience while using the substance. Intravenous therapy can stop cravings for up to twenty months after treatment has ended.

Supports the natural healing process

NAD supports your body’s natural process of repairing the DNA damage caused by long-term drug or alcohol use. It also reduces inflammation that can potentially cause further damage and replenishes neurotransmitters to improve cognitive function.

Effects of NAD

In addition to targeting specific addiction symptoms, NAD IV therapy can also have a positive impact on your physical health and overall well-being. Some additional benefits of NAD therapy include:

Reduced anxiety and depression

There is a direct relationship between anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Statistics show that over 20% of Americans suffering from anxiety also have a drug use disorder. When NAD levels in the cells are low, the brain’s nutrients are depleted and you may experience depression and anxiety. Correcting the chemical imbalance in the brain with the help of NAD may reduce these symptoms. 

Improved mental clarity and focus

NAD helps your brain function at the optimal level by increasing the activity of neurons, repairing brain cells, and protecting them from damage. Increasing NAD levels has been shown to improve focus, memory, and mental clarity. As a result, people with addictions will feel a greater willingness to participate in their recovery treatments and become more committed to lifestyle changes.

Enhanced energy

Receiving NAD IV therapy can boost your physical and mental energy naturally and without the negative effects that accompany substance use. NAD increases the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-carrying molecule that supports essential processes ranging from cellular respiration to DNA replication. ATP can help enhance your energy levels and reduce feelings of tiredness and exhaustion. 

Improved sleep

Sleep disorders such as insomnia, parasomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and sleep apnea are common in recovery from addiction. NAD plays an essential role in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. It helps maintain the proper activity of the genes that regulate circadian rhythm and repairs DNA that directs circadian function.

How does it work?

NAD IV treatment consists of administering intravenous formulas that contain NAD and amino acids to help your brain recover from substance abuse. At-home intravenous therapy is very similar to the one you would get in a hospital setting. The nurse will administer the fluid IV solution through a tube, called a catheter, that is attached to a needle that enters your bloodstream. The coenzyme will then be slowly dripped into your bloodstream over several hours. 

The benefits of NAD IV therapy 

Natural solution

NAD is a natural alternative to prescription medications like suboxone, naltrexone, or methadone, without any toxic side effects. NAD IV therapy uses only naturally occurring chemicals so that no synthetic or harmful substances will enter your body. While some medications used to treat addiction may become addictive themselves, there is no such risk when using NAD therapy.

Immediate effects

Intravenous NAD treatments are delivered directly into your bloodstream, completely bypassing your digestive system. This allows for a 100% absorption rate and minimal waste of NAD. The therapy works fast and offers lasting results.

Privacy

Reset IV at-home NAD therapy is discrete, which is ideal if you wish to maintain your privacy. Our medical team will administer treatments at your home for maximum convenience and comfort. 

Convenience

With at-home NAD IV treatments, people struggling with addiction can avoid drug rehabilitation programs where they have to stay away from family and friends. You don’t need to leave your home to enjoy the benefits of the NAD IV treatment. We will be at your door within an hour of booking, depending on availability. And you’re not required to have any special equipment—we’ll bring everything you’ll need.

Customization

Reset IV therapy offers a number of add-ons to maximize the effectiveness of your NAD treatments, ranging from vitamin B12, B-complex vitamins, and vitamin C to Meyer’s cocktail and glutathione. The addition of essential vitamins and minerals not only enhances the effectiveness of NAD, but allows you to enjoy benefits like increased energy, mental clarity, improved cognitive function, and overall well-being.


It is important to keep in mind, however, that NAD IV treatment is not a cure for addiction, but a valuable complement to traditional treatments. It helps you get started with the healing process and gives you a better chance at succeeding in recovery in the long term. Once you can function better, you’ll have enough energy, clarity, and focus to engage in the recovery process. After receiving NAD IV therapy, you should be prepared to continue dealing with the psychological aspects of addiction in order to minimize the risk of relapse.


Because there are no major risks involved in intravenous therapy with NAD, you can rest reassured that your treatment will be perfectly harmless. 

Is NAD IV Therapy for Addiction Safe?

There has been very limited research investigating the long-term safety of NAD and its interaction with other supplements and medications. Although they are presumed to be safe, NAD supplements and therapies should not be used when pregnant or nursing. If you’re taking any other supplements or medicines, make sure to consult your doctor to avoid any unexpected side effects or complications.

Reset IV physicians and nurse practitioners will provide a free medical consultation and approve your treatment before you start your NAD IV therapy for addiction. They will also offer recommendations based on the initial assessment and your particular needs. 

You should keep in mind that, as is the case with any type of infusion, IV procedures are never completely risk-free. In rare cases, complications such as vein inflammations and infections may occur. At Reset IV, our priority is ensuring that you are receiving a treatment that meets the highest safety standards using only top of the line sterile equipment.

What Are the Side Effects Of NAD?

If you don’t exceed the recommended daily NAD amounts of 10 milligrams per day for up to 12 weeks, you will most probably not experience any harmful side effects during your treatment. Some people may have very mild reactions to NAD like nausea, fatigue, headaches, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, or indigestion. When you have NAD infused intravenously for less than two hours during your IV therapy session, you may feel increases in physiological activity including chest pressure, increased energy, intestinal cramps, lightheadedness, and nausea. 


For your safety, our nurses have all the necessary supplies readily accessible and are trained to quickly respond in case an allergic reaction occurs

How Well Trained Is the Staff?

The Reset IV staff is composed of board-certified physicians and registered nurses. Our highly trained medical professionals have extensive experience in administering IV therapy in hospitals and clinics. They are fully licensed in accordance with the strict standards of the states where Reset IV operates. To date, our medical team has administered over 15,000 IV treatments. The treatments we offer follow the protocols used in Emergency Room and Urgent Care Centers across the country. 

Is NAD Therapy for Addiction FDA Approved? 

Because NAD is a vitamin supplement and naturally produced by the human body, the FDA has not assessed its supplementation and therapies. Current research, however, supports NAD IV therapy as an effective way to help addiction recovery. Rather than simply substituting one drug for another as in traditional ways of treating addiction, it radically repairs cell damage in the brain and body. NAD IV treatments show the highest success rates among alcohol and opiate addicts.

How Long Does NAD Take to Work for Addiction Treatment? 

The frequency of NAD IV therapy for addiction varies from person to person and will depend on your individual therapy plan devised during the initial consultation. You can generally expect your NAD IV detox to last for two weeks, although in some cases the duration of the treatment can be shortened to ten days. Over this period, you’ll undergo treatment for approximately eight to ten hours per day. 


Our team of specialists is here to closely monitor your recovery and adjust your IV treatment as needed. In some cases, you’ll be offered booster treatments with 4 hours of infusion per session.  

The good news is, you will start noticing the effects of your NAD IV therapy very quickly. The addiction withdrawal symptoms often begin to subside in just a matter of minutes. Between the fourth and eighth day of treatment, you’ll start feeling noticeably better, with increased energy levels and better mental clarity to continue your journey to recovery.