Ambien Treatment

Ambien (also known as zolpidem) has become an increasingly popular prescription sleep aid along with other drugs like Lunesta and Halcion. As Ambien and other sleep aids are increasingly available, addictions have greatly increased as well. The National Sleep Foundation found that sleeping pill prescriptions have increased more than 54% in the last five years.

Treatment Options for Sleeping Pill Addiction

Foundations Recovery Network has taken time to understand the issue of sleeping pill addiction, and we work with each patient to develop a unique treatment plan. An individualized treatment plan will help each person do the following:

• Overcome sleep difficulties naturally
• Uncover and treat underlying concerns that lead to Ambien use
• Manage and treat withdrawal symptoms and cravings
• Address issues related to Ambien addiction, Ambien sleepwalking and other drug and alcohol addictions

You owe it to yourself and those you love to learn more about Ambien addiction and reach out to others who understand and can help.

Ambien Sleepwalking: A Dangerous Situation

Everyday people will engage in strange and dangerous blackout behavior while under the influence of Ambien. Ambien sleepwalking has been the topic of popular news reports and has even led the Ambien drug maker Sanofi-Aventis to specifically warn users about this dangerous side effect. During Ambien sleepwalking the user is walking, talking or even driving a car while remaining in a dream-like state. The sleepwalker is completely unaware of what is happening. Some Ambien users enjoy this surreal feeling and try to maintain the euphoria and dissociation that Ambien sleepwalking provides, but Ambien blackouts are no joke. They can lead to embarrassment, injury and even death.

Breaking the Ambien Abuse Cycle

Ambien and other sleep aids can create a cycle of abuse that does more harm than good. Signs of Ambien abuse include the following:

• Inability to sleep without a sleep aid like Ambien or a benzodiazepine drug like Xanax or Valium
• Tendency to over-consume stimulants like caffeine or take drugs like Adderall or Ritalin to wake up in the morning
• Ambien sleepwalking followed by embarrassment, shame or family problems
• Increased dosage of Ambien or other sleep aids over time
• Feeling tired and restless even after sleeping
• Using Ambien to achieve a high feeling, a feeling of comfort or a feeling of relief from emotional pain

If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you may be caught up in a dangerous cycle of dependence that will lead to addiction.

Help with Ambien Use, Abuse and Addiction

Call us if you or a loved one is struggling with Ambien use. Even if you have tried to overcome Ambien or other substances in the past, we can offer immediate solutions that are newly developed and evidence-based. We are here 24 hours a day, so please take a moment and make this toll-free call at (877) 345-3221. You will be glad you did.