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You can leave the rehab any time, no one will compel you to stay at the rehab. However, dedication and continued treatment are required to fight addiction and achieve a sober life.
There are various stages of addictions. The initial stage is the functioning individual with the addiction. The most common scenario is they have a job and their relationships are intact, but their health is depleting slowly because of their dependence.
Narcotic analgesics (painkillers) are drugs that can reduce pain, cause numbness and/ or induce a state of unconsciousness. They have the tendency to cause tolerance and addiction
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Ambien is a brand name of the sedative-hypnotic drug Zolpidem that is recommended for patients with sleep issues. However, the prescribed method to take the medication is before going to sleep for an adequate period, i.e. 7-8 hours.
While it is true that insufficient sleeping time may cause mild problems like dizziness to more severe issues like memory loss, patients may have residual side effects of Ambien even after twelve hours of taking the medication.
Ambien addiction or dependence may be the consequence of long-term use of the drug or abuse through self-medication. Patients may display abnormal behaviors like aggression, agitation, and hallucination. In some cases, they may even fall asleep during a task, such as walking, eating, or driving. They are also more susceptible to contracting STIs owing to their risky behaviors.
The first step to getting rid of Ambien addiction withdrawal symptoms is to stop taking the drug and then dealing with the side effects. However, this has to happen under strict medical supervision. Otherwise, you may experience severe Ambien withdrawal.
Ambien Withdrawal Timeline
Since the half-life of Ambien is 2 hours, very less compared to other drugs, you may see the withdrawal symptoms as early as a few hours. Stopping this medication abruptly may result in a bout of vomiting, nausea, shaking, nervousness, and stomach pain.
Days 1-2
After a few hours after your last dose, an Ambien withdrawal side effects occur. Individuals may feel cloudy thoughts and mentally very confused.
- Fatigue
- Difficulty in focusing
- Ambien withdrawal symptoms headaches
- Memory loss
- Ambien withdrawal fever
- Headache
Days 3-5
This stage may be called rebound insomnia, which is the reason for your Ambien use in the first place.
- Shakiness
- Nausea
- Mood swings
- Agitation
- Panic attacks
- Emotional stress
- Depression
- Cravings
- Anxiety
After the peak stage, the symptoms start to subside and finally dissipate. However, the key to becoming a whole person again is to get proper Ambien addiction treatment.
