Ambien Addiction

If you're suffering from Ambien addiction or Ambien abuse, you should seek help from an addiction treatment program as soon as possible. Recovery Connection® is here to help you find the treatment you need in order to recover from this highly addictive medication. Call our nationally recognized drug addiction helpline at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). All calls are confidential, toll-free and we are available 24/7. Recovery from Ambien addiction is possible – call now!

Ambien Abuse Can Lead to Addiction

Ambien is a prescription drug often prescribed as a sleep aid. Ambien abuse occurs when this drug is not taken exactly as prescribed. In most cases the abuse is not intentional - it usually starts with regular use and turns into abuse when an individual begins to take higher doses or extra doses of the drug. Ambien abuse takes place as the body requires more and more of the drug to produce the desired effects. This can very easily lead to an Ambien addiction.

Ambien addiction forms from both a psychological and physical dependence on the drug.

Dangerous Effects of Ambien Addiction

Because Ambien is a central nervous system depressant, it slows the body down, making it an effective sleep aid or anti-anxiety medication; however, it can produce harmful side effects. The potential side effects of the drug when taken as prescribed include:

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Difficulty with coordination
Changes in behavior

In most Ambien abuse cases, or if a person is suffering from Ambien addiction, the potential side effects become even greater. The most commonly seen effects of Ambien addiction include:

Mood swings
Pseudo self-confidence
Sleep for extended and unusual lengths of time
Painful withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation

Ambien addiction may lead to an overdose, which, in severe cases, can result in coma or even death.

Treatment for Ambien Abuse and Addiction

Because Ambien addiction is formed from not only a psychological, but physical dependence as well, it is important that you do not abruptly discontinue its use without medical supervision. The best course of treatment for Ambien addiction begins with medical detox. In detox, all traces of the drug will be safely removed from your body. This is best performed in a medical facility with a nursing staff that can help ease painful withdrawal symptoms and monitor your health.

The next step in treatment for Ambien addiction or abuse is rehab. It is best to find a rehab program located in the same facility as the drug detox program for an easy transition from detox to rehab. In rehab you will address the causes of your addiction and how your abuse of the medication began in an effort to help prevent it from resurfacing in the future.

There are a variety of Ambien addiction treatment centers available and many factors to consider when choosing the best one for your individual needs. If you need help locating an addiction treatment center that specializes in Ambien abuse or addiction, please call Recovery Connection’s® nationally recognized helpline at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). Counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and your call is toll-free and confidential. Take back control of your life and stop the damaging effects of Ambien addiction – call now!