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Ambien® Addiction Treatment

Ambien® addiction often begins as simply a desire to get a good night's sleep. But Ambien® users who continue to take the drug beyond the short-term use it is designed for can get addicted – if you're ready to beat the Ambien® addiction causing problems for you or your loved one, call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

What is Ambien®?

Ambien®, also know by the pharmaceutical name Zolpidem, is a prescription medication that is in the sedative-hypnotics class of drugs. According to the National Institutes of Health, it works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.

Ambien® is available in several different strengths – 5 mg pink capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets, 10mg white tablets, and 6.25 mg pink controlled-release tablets.  

What other names is Ambien® known by?

Street names for Ambien® include A-minus, Zombie Pills, and No-Go Pills.

How is Ambien® abused?

Ambien® abusers may use a variety of methods to achieve a high or feeling of euphoria from the drug. Ambien® pills may be taken – contrary to doctor's instructions – with alcohol, which intensifies the effects. Ambien® addicts may also crush, snort or cook the drug for intravenous injection – achieving a rush by rapidly taking a large amount of medicine that is meant to be slowly ingested over several hours.

Ambien® abusers sometimes may fight the urge to sleep that the drug creates, with the goal of achieving visual effects and/or hallucinations, or a more-intense high.

How widespread is Ambien® abuse?

The 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 621,000 Americans aged 12 or older reported non-medical abuse of prescription sedatives – a category that includes Ambien® – in the past year. Though that figure represents only 0.2 percent of the adult U.S. population, Ambien® addiction is particularly a problem among teens and young adults – where abuse is more widespread.

The treatment consultants at Treatment Solutions Network have helped Ambien® addicts of all ages. Call us today at 877-417-6237.

What are Ambien®'s short-term effects?

According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the short-term effects of Ambien® can include:

These symptoms are most likely to occur when the drug is abused – when taken properly, most users simply get a better night's sleep.

What are Ambien®'s long-term effects?

Ambien® is designed SPECIFICALLY for short-term use. Those who abuse the drug for long-term periods may experience some of the following side effects:

The Drug Abuse Warning Network estimates that Ambien® was involved in 17,257 U.S. emergency-room visits in 2006.

What are the risks of Ambien® addiction during pregnancy?

Ambien®'s effects on pregnant women are not completely known. The drug has not been studied enough in pregnant women to determine any risks, therefore it should only be used when necessary.

The medical journal Pharmacotherapy in 2007 found traces of Ambien® in a newborn baby's umbilical cord, suggesting that Ambien® can cross the placenta. That means it is possible that the drug can reach the unborn baby when taken by the mother. Tests in pregnant rats have also indicated problems with fetal development when high doses of Ambien® are ingested.

Why is Ambien® addiction so hard to overcome?

After continued Ambien® abuse, addicts begin to believe they cannot live without the drug. When an Ambien® addict tries to quit, he or she often gives up because of the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms experienced by those who stop "cold turkey." Those withdrawal symptoms include:

Ambien® addiction treatment makes quitting much, much easier

Treatment Solutions Network offers families, free of charge, a trustworthy referral service that can find you or your loved one the right Ambien® addiction treatment program. From detox, to holistic drug treatment, to relapse prevention strategies, you'll find all the essential phases of treatment at our high-quality substance abuse rehab facilities. Call us today at 877-417-6237.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance – we can help you find Ambien® addiction treatment. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury Ambien® addiction treatment