Sleeping Pills
Sleeping Pills
Sleeping pills fall under a category of prescription medications known as sedative-hypnotics. Many individuals assume they cannot develop a sleeping pill addiction; however, becoming addicted is easier than most may think.
A dependency on sleeping pills often begins forming when a person increases their prescribed dose without consulting their physician first. They may believe that taking more pills will improve their quality of sleep. Over time, a person will feel the need to take larger amounts each time in order to fall asleep, which often leads to an overwhelming addiction.
When a person who is dependent on sleeping pills tries to quit cold turkey, their body may experience withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal can be uncomfortable, so it is best to go through the process at a medical detox center. Further treatment at an inpatient rehab center or outpatient program can address the psychological impact of an addiction to sleeping pills.
Signs that sleeping pill use has gotten out of control include:
- Having several failed attempts to quit
- Getting cravings for sleeping medications
- Seeing more than one doctor for prescription refills
- Continuing to take pills despite negative consequences
- Experiencing frequent memory loss from the pills
Most Comman sleeping pills
- Ambien (zolpidem)
- Sonata (zaleplon)
- Lunesta (eszopiclone)
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