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Understanding Ambien Addiction
Ambien is a popular sedative-hypnotic prescription drug doctors give to people with trouble sleeping or staying asleep. Its generic name is Zolpidem. When Ambien is taken as prescribed, it’s usually safe and not addictive. However, taking a lot or for a long time can induce intense happiness, or “euphoria.” This “high” feeling can make you want to keep taking it, even if you don’t need it anymore, leading the brain to crave the medication. If you suddenly stop taking Ambien after taking it for a long time, it can cause issues like being unable to sleep, feeling jittery, or even having seizures.
Withdrawal Management At Our Ambien Detox
Ambien withdrawal symptoms can cause a range of jarring symptoms, including insomnia, anxiety or agitation, irritability or mood swings, confusion or disorientation, sweating, tremors, headaches, nausea, hallucinations, panic attacks, and seizures. To ease these symptoms, your medical team may prescribe medications to help manage them.
Medication-Assisted Therapy
Doctors often use Benzodiazepines to manage symptoms of anxiety and insomnia during Ambien detoxification. Other medications used to control Ambien withdrawal symptoms include antipsychotic medications like Seroquel (quetiapine), anti-nausea medications like Prochlorperazine (Compazine) and Ondansetron (Zofran), and Gabapentin (Neurontin) to help reduce the risk of seizures for heavy Ambien abuse. It is crucial for individuals considering stopping Ambien to detox under qualified health care supervision.
Our Ambien Addiction Treatment Centers in Georgia
Once you arrive to begin your program, one of our addiction specialists will assess your state, learn about your goals for treatment, and work with you to create a customized treatment plan.
Residential Treatment
Our residential treatment program (inpatient) ensures you receive committed care and support as you detox with your dedicated care team by your side, offering a safe and supportive space to manage symptoms and prevent relapse.
Outpatient Treatment
Our outpatient treatment might be better if you can’t take time off from work or family commitments, letting you stay on top of daily responsibilities while getting the help you need.
Behavioral Therapy
Therapists in our residential treatment program use multiple therapies to treat addiction, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Family Therapy.
Group Therapy
In group therapy, people work together to overcome their addiction in a safe and supportive space for mutual motivation, offering social support, normalization, skill-building, and increased accountability.
Aftercare Planning & Ongoing Support
Southeast Detox provides personalized aftercare and relapse prevention plans for each client, including assistance in connecting with 12-step support groups like Narcotics Anonymous of Georgia. The alum program offers a supportive, stable community for individuals in recovery, especially during the first 12 months.
Why Choose Southeast Detox for Ambien Addiction Treatment?
During your stay at our premier Ambien detox center in Georgia, our team of specialists provides personalized care you can’t find at other substance addiction treatment centers, including medication-assisted treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, support groups, and holistic wellness therapies such as mindfulness yoga. We accept most major insurance providers, and private pay options are available.
Get Help For Ambien Addiction Today
Ambien addiction can quickly spiral out of control and leave you sleepwalking through life. This is your wake-up call to seek help now. Call us today at (706) 873-9955.