Ambien, one of the most commonly prescribed sleeping aids, is beginning to get a lot more attention in the media because of its addictive qualities and the severe withdrawal symptoms that users can experience after long-term use. Ambien addiction is becoming more common and Ambien abusers are now seeking drug rehab to safely get off this drug. With celebrities like Lindsey Lohan and Tiger Woods coming out and admitting to taking Ambien, more and more people are becoming aware of the dangers of this drug.
Ambien is drug that is most commonly prescribed for sleep problems. It is a benzodiazepine and some other drugs that fall into this category are Ativan, Xanax and Klonipin. Ambien can produce some serious side effects which can range from feeling tired upon waking to memory loss, hallucinations and seizures. Lately more and more people are taking this drug as a method to get high.
Narconon Louisiana is a drug and alcohol rehab that has seen a huge influx in the amount of people seeking rehab for an Ambien addiction. Jeff Lukas, Executive Director of Narconon Louisiana explains, “Several years ago we began to see the effects of Oxycontin abuse, how it had the ability to take over a person after just a few uses. Ambien addiction is not much different. Slowly, we are seeing that it is becoming more popular, especially with the younger crowd who still believes that if it’s found in a medicine cabinet than it is safe.”
Mr. Lukas goes on to explain why this type of addiction needs to be acted on immediately. “One of the scariest things about Ambien is that it causes an individual to have absolutely no control of themselves and no memory of what they did while under the influence. Imagine taking a pill, waking up ten to twenty hours later and having no idea what you did during that time. That is where things get dangerous.”
Narconon Louisiana is a long-term, inpatient facility that specializes in handling Ambien addiction. Instead of insisting that addiction is a disease, Narconon Louisiana recognizes that drugs are a solution to a problem. With one on one counseling, clients are able to address the underlying issues and problems of why they started using drugs or alcohol in the first place. Upon identifying those problems clients are shown how to face and handle them and once and for all with the end result being that they don’t have to mask problems with drugs or alcohol.
Utilizing this unique method of treatment along with a detoxification program to handle the physical aspects of addiction the Narconon program achieves a 76% success rate for permanent recovery, Narconon Louisiana rises above traditional rehabs and allows a client to move on with their lives without the burden of addiction.
Ambien abuse must be handled immediately and if you or anyone you know is in need of rehabilitation for this problem please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.
