Ambien Rehab

Not being able to get a good night’s sleep for an extended period of time really takes its toll on a person. For many people, discovering the prescription drug Ambien can make a world of difference. They can take the medication as prescribed and not experience any ill side effects. Sadly, for many other people, this is not the case because they become addicted to the drug. When this happens, it makes attending Ambien rehab necessary in order to overcome the addiction. Buckhead Behavioral Health provides a truly effective outpatient program that helps people who struggle with abusing Ambien. With our help, they can stop relying on the drug and become sober again.

What to Expect from Our Ambien Rehab in Atlanta, GA

Ambien, which is the brand name for the drug Zolpidem, is a sedative-hypnotic used on a short-term basis to treat people who have insomnia. Unfortunately, many people lose control and begin abusing the drug, at which point they will need to find a professional Ambien rehab program. Treatment centers that work with people who have substance use disorders offer a combination of different types of therapy to help people become sober. Each therapy modality provides a way of teaching people to reevaluate their behaviors and emotions and develop healthy coping skills. From there, they are able to stop abusing Ambien. Anyone experiencing withdrawal symptoms when going off Ambien will be offered options for FDA-approved medications that help minimize their symptoms.

How Addictive is Ambien?

Ambien is less likely to cause someone to develop an addiction than other drugs prescribed to help people with trouble sleeping. Benzodiazepines, for example, have a higher incident rate of leading to someone abusing them. However, the risk of becoming addicted to Ambien does exist. For some, the addiction becomes physical in nature. For others, it is more of a case of psychological reliance on the drug. In either situation, Ambien rehab can help the person address their addiction and overcome it.

Ambien should ideally be used as a short-term treatment for someone who cannot sleep well on their own. Doctors usually prescribe usage for no more than two weeks, yet many people use it beyond this point. This increases their chances of becoming addicted. Another factor that makes a person more likely to develop an addiction is if they use a higher dosage than recommended. When a person has used Ambien for a long time, they will need to taper off their usage. If they abruptly stop taking it, they may experience withdrawal symptoms. Because these symptoms can be emotionally challenging and physically painful, it often causes the individual to begin abusing Ambien again.

Certain factors can increase a person’s chance of becoming addicted to Ambien. These include if the person has a history of substance use disorders or a genetic history of them. As well, having a mental health disorder or combining Ambien usage with other drugs can make addiction a bigger risk for someone.

Signs and Symptoms of Ambien Addiction

Signs that someone has reached the point that they need to go to Ambien rehab can vary per person, but many are common. These include:

Long-Term Effects of Ambien

The longer a person abuses Ambien, the more likely they are to start using behaviors that cause damage and make it more difficult to stop using the drug. These long-term effects include taking a higher dosage than prescribed or using Ambien without having a prescription for it. For some, this means obtaining the drug through illegal channels. Long-term usage can also cause a person to experience withdrawal symptoms when not using it and become unable to sleep without it.

How to Manage Sleep without Ambien

Even without the use of sleep aid medications, a person can do things to help make sleep come more easily. Reducing stress can help a great deal, which can mean addressing anxiety related to work, relationships, and more. Establishing a regular exercise routine, doing yoga, and getting massages can help ease stress levels.

Creating a regular nighttime routine helps people sleep better. Set a regular time to go to bed and get up and stick to it. This helps regulate the body’s internal clock. In addition, what a person does before bed can influence their ability to go to sleep and stay asleep. It is recommended that people avoid screen time (television, phone, computer, video games) for at least 30 minutes before going to bed.

People with poor sleep habits should create a quiet area to sleep in or use a white noise machine. Finally, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine in the hours before bedtime can make it easier to get a good night’s sleep.

Services We Offer at our Ambien Rehab

Buckhead Behavioral Health employs the use of the most effective and modern types of therapy needed to help people stop abusing substances. Our Ambien rehab program includes the following therapies: