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		<title>Ambien Intervention</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ambien is a sedative/hypnotic drug. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause insomnia. By causing you to relax, Ambien is intended to be used for the short-term treatment of difficulty falling or staying asleep. An addiction to Ambien can have hazardous long-term effects. Having an intervention for an Ambien addict [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien addiction intervention" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-addiction-intervention-w150.jpg" title="Ambien addiction intervention" class="alignleft" width="150" height="105" />Ambien is a sedative/hypnotic drug. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause insomnia. By causing you to relax, Ambien is intended to be used for the short-term treatment of difficulty falling or staying asleep. An addiction to Ambien can have hazardous long-term effects. Having an intervention for an Ambien addict may be necessary to encourage him or her to get treatment. </p>
<h2>Symptoms of Ambien Addiction</h2>
<p>Addiction to Ambien can occur with regular use for an extended amount of time. The most obvious sign of a physical addiction is withdrawal upon cessation of use. Symptoms of withdrawal from Ambien can vary. Some possible signs include but are not limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Unpleasant feelings</li>
<li>Sweating </li>
<li>Nausea </li>
<li>Fatigue </li>
<li>Insomnia </li>
<li>Irritability </li>
<li>Stomach cramps </li>
<li>Panic attack </li>
<li>Vomiting </li>
<li>Tremors </li>
<li>Seizures</li>
</ul>
<h2>Signs of Ambien Overdose</h2>
<p>You may need to be on the watch for symptoms of Ambien overdose if a loved one is addicted. If a person overdoses on Ambien, the symptoms can vary but may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tiredness </li>
<li>Drowsiness </li>
<li>Lightheadedness </li>
<li>Dizziness </li>
<li>Clumsiness </li>
<li>Shallow breathing </li>
<li>Unsteady walk </li>
<li>Confusion </li>
<li>Slowed heart rate </li>
<li>Breathing difficulty</li>
<li>Excessive tiredness (somnolence)</li>
<li>Light coma </li>
<li>Heart failure </li>
<li>Lung failure</li>
</ul>
<h2>Preparing for an Intervention </h2>
<p>If you are too uncomfortable to hold an intervention on your own, you can call addiction treatment facilities that offer intervention services. The counselor will meet with family members, friends, colleagues, and peers of the addicted person to gather as much background information as possible; the more details, the better for the intervention.</p>
<p>The counselor will then assist you in determining who is going to be present at the intervention. This is a significant decision and should be given full consideration. In addition to the loved ones of the addict, carefully choose who will be participating for the duration of the intervention.</p>
<p>The next step is to create an intervention plan that includes the details which the counselor got during the counseling period with the family members and the peers of the addict. The selected people are given a clear understanding of how they are going to contribute during the intervention.</p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Treatment for Teens</h2>
<p>Qualified and competent professionals who specialize in providing support to teens have designed effective programs to assist teens in recovery and rebuilding a productive life. Factors in these programs include:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Parental Involvement</em> – these programs assist parents by encouraging productive involvement, emphasizing the need for family therapy, and giving them tools to support the recovering addict.</li>
<li><em>Individual Attention</em> – effective teen programs offers academic school opportunities with a lower teacher-student ratio and the individual attention that recovering addicts need to meet their educational requirements.</li>
<li><em>Consistent Behavior Management</em> – While a teen’s life is in chaos because of addiction, he or she will often act out inappropriately. Teen counselors can help teens learn how to deal with authority in a constructive and healthy way.</li>
<li><em>Learning from Teens</em> – When teens share their experiences, it allows other teens to feel connected, less alone, and “heard.” When teens also explore strategies that have led to success, other teens are not only more willing to try these success strategies but also gain the hope and motivation to be successful as well.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Intervention Help</h2>
<p>Intervention is an effective strategy for many people who are addicted to drugs. However, planning and conducting an intervention is not always easy, and we can help. Please call our toll free number today.  We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about interventions. Life is too short to be wasted on addiction. <strong>Call now at (888) 371-5716. </strong></p>
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		<title>Ambien Treatment Centers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ambien addiction is a very serious and sometimes life threatening problem. In addition to the fact that the addiction can be devastating to your health, relationships, work, finances and your goals, Ambien can sometimes temporarily impact a person’s memory. As with any addiction, the first, and sometimes most difficult, step is to admit that they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien treatment centers" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-treatment-centers.jpg" title="Ambien treatment centers" class="alignleft" width="150" height="100" />Ambien addiction is a very serious and sometimes life threatening problem. In addition to the fact that the addiction can be devastating to your health, relationships, work, finances and your goals, Ambien can sometimes temporarily impact a person’s memory. As with any addiction, the first, and sometimes most difficult, step is to admit that they have an addiction problem. When a person takes that first critical step, they then must acknowledge that they need help from addiction professionals, medical personnel and support services to ensure their successful recovery.</p>
<h2>Ambien Overdose</h2>
<p>Unfortunately for many addicts, it is only when an overdose of Ambien occurs that they feel that they must seek help. People who take too much Ambien may become excessively sleepy or even go into a light coma; other overdose symptoms may include: </p>
<ul>
<li>Confusion, dizziness, clumsiness or staggering </li>
<li>Severe nausea or vomiting </li>
<li>Difficult or slow breathing, slowed heart rate </li>
<li>Unconsciousness</li>
</ul>
<p>The symptoms of overdose are more severe if the person is also taking other drugs, especially benzodiazepines, opiate painkillers or alcohol that depress the central nervous system. Those who overdose on Ambien often experience heart failure, coma and even death.</p>
<h2>Understanding Ambien Treatment</h2>
<p>Drug rehabilitation is a multi-phase, multi-faceted, long-term process. Detoxification is only the first step on the road of addiction treatment. Physical detoxification alone is not sufficient to change the patterns of a drug addict. Recovery from addiction involves an extended process during which the addict needs new tools to deal with situations and problems which arise. Factors such as encountering someone from their days of using, returning to the same environment and places, or even small things such as smells and objects trigger memories which can create psychological stress. This can hinder the addict&#8217;s goal of complete recovery, thus not allowing the addict to permanently regain control of his or her life.</p>
<h2>Treatment Philosophy</h2>
<p>In research with former addicts, a high percentage of people felt that the treatment philosophy encouraged at the rehab facility was as important as the type of program they chose. Many addicts felt that the program was more supportive and geared toward success when the philosophy of the program focused on teaching addicts how to make better decisions in the future versus rehashing the mistakes they made in the past. </p>
<p>Further, former addicts felt that their success was increased when the rehab program offered information on how to change their lives and how to live comfortably without Ambien. </p>
<h2>Get Help for Ambien Addiction</h2>
<p>You don’t have to make one of the most important decisions of your life alone. We can help you explore your options for treating your Ambien addiction, so<strong> please call our toll free number today at (888) 371-5716</strong>.  We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about Ambien addiction treatment. We are here to help.  </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who have insomnia often experience symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, non-refreshing sleep and waking up often during the night. Ambien can help adult patients fall asleep faster, have a higher quality of sleep and sleep longer. Ambien is only recommended for short-term use until a person’s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien addiction help" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-addiction-help.jpg" title="Ambien addiction help" class="alignleft" width="150" height="150" />People who have insomnia often experience symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, non-refreshing sleep and waking up often during the night. Ambien can help adult patients fall asleep faster, have a higher quality of sleep and sleep longer.</p>
<p>Ambien is only recommended for short-term use until a person’s natural sleep cycle allows them to get a full night’s sleep.</p>
<h2>Insomnia Types</h2>
<p>Insomnia types are often based on how long the insomnia lasts and how often it occurs. These types include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Acute insomnia is short-term, lasting up to two weeks. It is often caused by emotional or physical discomfort and can be related to a single specific event.</li>
<li>Transient insomnia comes periodically and happens when a person experiences phases of good sleep followed by a period of insomnia.</li>
<li>Chronic insomnia happens when a person experiences difficulty sleeping for a month or longer. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Side Effects</h2>
<p>Research studies show that there is a relationship between the number and severity of side effects and the dosage of Ambien used. Therefore, it is recommended that a person take the smallest amount of Ambien to achieve the results of getting a full night’s sleep. Regardless of what dosage one is taking, there are possible side effects. Some of them include the following: </p>
<ul>
<li>Hallucinations, through all physical senses, of varying intensity </li>
<li>Delusions- a false belief strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence, especially as a symptom of mental illness </li>
<li>Euphoria and/or dysphoria (the opposite of euphoria) </li>
<li>Impaired judgment and reasoning </li>
<li>Uninhibited extroversion in social or interpersonal settings </li>
<li>Increased impulsivity </li>
<li>When stopped, rebound insomnia may occur </li>
<li>Poor motor coordination, difficulty maintaining balance </li>
<li>Decreased libido </li>
<li>Increased appetite </li>
<li>Anterograde amnesia- loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms</h2>
<p>If a person experiences any of the side effects associated with Ambien use, it is appropriate to consider discontinuing the use of Ambien. However, it is not recommended that you simply stop taking the drug because you may experience any of the following withdrawal symptoms:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sweating </li>
<li>Nausea </li>
<li>Fatigue </li>
<li>Insomnia </li>
<li>Irritability </li>
<li>Stomach cramps </li>
<li>Panic attack </li>
<li>Vomiting </li>
<li>Tremors </li>
<li>Seizures</li>
</ul>
<h2>Get Help for Ambien Abuse</h2>
<p>If you or someone you know is addicted to Ambien, <strong>call our toll free number today at (888) 371-5716</strong>.  We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about Ambien addiction treatment.  We are here to help.  </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ambien is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia causing you to relax and help you fall asleep. In the sedative class of drugs, Ambien, also called a hypnotic, affects chemicals in your brain to assist you in falling and staying asleep. Insomnia Approximately 60 million adults in the U.S are affected by insomnia which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ambien is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia causing you to relax and help you fall asleep. In the sedative class of drugs, Ambien, also called a hypnotic, affects chemicals in your brain to assist you in falling and staying asleep.</p>
<h2>Insomnia</h2>
<p>Approximately 60 million adults in the U.S are affected by insomnia which is defined as having difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and has a negative impact on the next day. </p>
<p>According to National Sleep Foundation, symptoms of insomnia include: </p>
<ul>
<li>Difficulty falling sleep </li>
<li>Waking up frequently during the night</li>
<li>Difficulty returning to sleep </li>
<li>Waking up too early in the morning </li>
<li>Un-refreshing sleep</li>
<li>Daytime sleepiness</li>
<li>Difficulty concentrating</li>
<li>Irritability</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Cautions</h2>
<p>While the need to get a good night’s sleep is paramount to a person’s overall health and well-being, careful consideration should be given to the sleep aid that a person selects. </p>
<p>The pharmaceutical manufacturer advises that before taking this medication, a person should tell their doctor if they are allergic to any drugs or if they have:</p>
<ul>
<li>Kidney disease</li>
<li>Liver disease </li>
<li>Lung disease such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)</li>
<li>Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)</li>
<li>Myasthenia gravis</li>
<li>A history of depression, mental illness or suicidal thoughts</li>
<li>A history of drug or alcohol addiction</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Drug Interactions</h2>
<p><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><img alt="Ambien drug interactions" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-drug-interactions.jpg" title="Ambien drug interactions" width="150" height="102" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ambien drug interactions</p></div>There are many drugs that Ambien can interact with. If a person is taking any of these medications, they should discuss this with their physician and possibly seek another sleep aid. Some of these medications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>When imipramine (which is an anti-depressant) and Ambien are taken at the same time, patients may have an additional decrease in awareness.</li>
<li>Used to treat nausea, vomiting and other conditions, chlorpromazine can interact with Ambien and decrease mental functioning and coordination.</li>
<li>It appears that Zoloft (which is used to treat depression and panic attacks) and Ambien increase the amount of Ambien in the blood, which may lead the body to believe that the dosage of the Ambien is greater than what the person took.</li>
<li>When Rifampin (an antibiotic) and Ambien are taken together, neither may work as originally intended.<br />
Ambien can also increase the effects of alcohol.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Get Help for Ambien Abuse</h2>
<p>If you or someone you know is addicted to Ambien, <strong>call our toll free number today at (888) 371-5716</strong>.  We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about Ambien addiction treatment.  We are here to help.  </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to be free from an Ambien addiction, the user needs to seek professional treatment. Once the treatment plan has been decided through a rehab facility, the detox process begins. The detox process is the most physically difficult and often painful part of the rehabilitation process. It is much safer and more successful when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien withdrawal" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-withdrawal-large.jpg" title="Ambien withdrawal" class="alignleft" width="150" height="100" />In order to be free from an Ambien addiction, the user needs to seek professional treatment. Once the treatment plan has been decided through a rehab facility, the detox process begins. The detox process is the most physically difficult and often painful part of the rehabilitation process. It is much safer and more successful when a professional monitors the detox. </p>
<p>During this process, the addict rids the body of all the chemicals and toxins from the drugs. It is physically straining because the body suffers withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are the reason detox is so difficult and often unsuccessful. Many users are unable to get through the process on their own and end up going straight back to drugs. Some symptoms of withdrawal that Ambien addicts will experience include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Behavior changes</li>
<li>Stomach pain</li>
<li>Muscle cramps</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Sweating</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Panic</li>
<li>Tremors</li>
<li>Seizures-in severe cases</li>
</ul>
<p>Once the detoxification process is complete, it is essential for the former addict to continue treatment by going to counseling sessions. These sessions help with coping techniques for re-entry into society. Without continuing treatment, the rate for relapse is quite high. </p>
<h2>Ambien Dependency</h2>
<p>Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Drug dependency is when a user feels as though they physically need to take the drug in order to function despite its negative and sometimes dangerous effects. Many patients may become addicted to Ambien accidentally by misreading or abusing their prescription. It is also easy for teenagers to obtain because many parents do not properly store their prescription medication. </p>
<p>When Ambien is not taken as prescribed, the user may become addicted to the drug because their bodies become dependent on the drug. Once addicted to the drug, the user will have to go through treatment in order to be independent of the drug. </p>
<h2>Ambien Facts</h2>
<p>Ambien provides short-term relief for patients with insomnia, a disorder that causes the person to be unable to fall asleep. Ambien is classified as a sedative or hypnotic, so it is important to be able to devote seven to eight hours of sleep before taking Ambien because it will cause the patient to fall asleep. </p>
<p>Ambien works by affecting chemicals in the brain that have become unbalanced, causing the person to have sleep problems. It is important to only take the dosage that the doctor prescribes for as long as the doctor prescribes because Ambien can become highly addictive. Typically, Ambien is not prescribed for longer than four to five weeks. </p>
<p>After the certain amount of time, it is important to discontinue use properly or else withdrawal symptoms may occur. In some cases, the insomnia worsens when the patient stops taking Ambien. It is important to keep Ambien away from children and those with a history of drug abuse. Keep all medications in a locked cabinet and dispose of all unused prescriptions properly. The federal government suggests that unused prescription medication should be flushed down the toilet if clearly labeled. Otherwise, crush them and mix them with coffee grounds or kitty litter. </p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Treatment</h2>
<p>If you or a loved one is addicted to Ambien, it is important to seek help. Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Once addicted, the effects are devastating. If you are interested in receiving information on Ambien detox or rehab, <strong>please call our toll free number at (888) 371-5716</strong>. We’re here to help.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since Ambien is a highly dependent drug, it is essential to follow the directions on the label. Taking a higher dosage can lead to an addiction to Ambien. Do not crush, chew or break an Ambien CR tablet. It needs to be swallowed whole because it is specifically made to release medicine slowly in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien dosage directions" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-dosage-large.jpg" title="Ambien dosage directions" class="alignleft" width="150" height="100" />Since Ambien is a highly dependent drug, it is essential to follow the directions on the label. Taking a higher dosage can lead to an addiction to Ambien. Do not crush, chew or break an Ambien CR tablet. It needs to be swallowed whole because it is specifically made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the tablet would cause too much of the drug to be released. </p>
<p>Ambien comes in 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. Ambien 5 mg tablets are capsule-shaped, pink, film coated tablets with AMB 5 on one side and 5401 on the other. Whereas, Ambien 10 mg tablets are white with AMB 10 on one side and 5421 on the other side. Typically the dosage for an adult would be 10 mg a day to be taken directly before bed either in tablet for or spray form. With spray form, 2 sprays equal 10 mg. If taking Ambien CR, the typical adult dosage is 12.5 mg or 6.25 mg to be taken in the capsule form right before bed.</p>
<p>Ambien and Other CNS Drugs<br />
Ambien has a CNS (central nervous system) depressant effect, which is why the patient falls asleep shortly after taking the medication and should refrain from operating heavy machinery. Because of this, dosages for Ambien when mixed with other CNS drugs will need to be adjusted depending on what drug it is being mixed with. There could be potentially harmful or undesirable effects that follow the mixture of drugs because the CNS depressant effect may be enhanced.  </p>
<p>Typically, patients using Ambien should not mix it with Fospropofol and Tapentadol. However, it is sometimes necessary. In these cases, the doctor will change the dosages. Ambien can be mixed with Bupropion, Desipramine, Ketoconazole, Rifampin, Sertraline and Venlafaxine; however, certain side effects may be increased and once again, the doctor will want to adjust dosages. </p>
<h2>Facts About Ambien</h2>
<p>Ambien is a prescription drug that is classified as a sedative or hypnotic. It is used as a short-term treatment for patients with insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder in which the person is unable to fall asleep. </p>
<p>Ambien works by affecting unbalanced chemicals in the brain that cause sleep problems. It will definitely make the patient fall asleep, so it is important to be able to devote seven to eight hours to sleep before taking the medications. </p>
<p>It is important to only take the dosage the doctor prescribes for as long as the doctor prescribes because Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Typically, Ambien should not be used for longer than four to five consecutive weeks. After taking Ambien for several days or weeks in a row, it is important to discontinue use properly to ensure symptoms of withdrawal do not occur. Since it is a dependent drug, it is important to keep it away from children and those with a history of drug abuse.</p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Help</h2>
<p>If you or a loved one is addicted to Ambien, it is important to seek help. Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Once addicted, the effects are devastating. If you are interested in receiving information on Ambien detox or rehab, <strong>please call the toll free number at (888) 371-5716</strong>. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien detox" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-detox-large.jpg" title="Ambien detox" class="alignleft" width="150" height="100" />Ambien is a short-term treatment for patients with insomnia, a disorder in which the person cannot fall asleep, that affect chemicals in the brain that become unbalanced and cause sleep problems. It is classified as a sedative or hypnotic. It is important to be able to devote seven to eight hours of sleep before taking Ambien because it will cause the patient to fall asleep. Typically the patient should not take Ambien for longer than four to five weeks because it can easily become a dependent drug. </p>
<p>It is important to only take what the doctor prescribes. When deciding to discontinue use after several days or weeks, it is important to not stop all at once or else symptoms of withdrawal will occur. In some cases, the insomnia worsens when the patient stops taking Ambien. Since it is a dependent drug, it is important to keep it away from children and those with a history of drug abuse.</p>
<h2>Ambien and Teens</h2>
<p>In 2004, Medco Health Solutions, a large managed-care company presented the results of their study on teenage usage of sleeping pills. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any prescription sleep aids for people under 18, the Medco study showed that more than 180,000 people in the United States under the age of 20 take sleep medications.</p>
<p>While statistically that only represents one in every 500 adolescents, the more alarming statistic showed that usage was up by 85 percent since 2000.</p>
<p>Generally speaking teenagers are inclined to stay up late; however, they are also inclined to sleep later in the morning, so their natural internal clock is slightly altered from that of an adult. Add to that the additional stimulation of television, homework, instant messaging and soft drinks spiked with caffeine and you have a formula for teen’s ability to sleep.</p>
<p>Most physicians are extremely cautious about prescribing sleep aids for teens and strive to find the cause of the sleeplessness versus just medicating the child. However, there are times when it makes sense to prescribe sleeping pills for children but most physicians agree that these drugs should be used in combination with behavioral strategies in an effort to battle insomnia. Some suggestions include cutting out caffeinated drinks, finding ways to quiet down before bedtime, establishing a consistent wake time and otherwise making changes in behavior to get more sleep. </p>
<p>Sleep specialists say newer sleeping pills like Ambien may in some cases be better choices for adolescents because they act more narrowly on areas of the brain that regulate sleep. </p>
<h2>Ambien Treatment</h2>
<p>When an addict decides to discontinue use, it is important to find a <a href="http://www.thecyn.com/" target="new">rehab facility</a> that fits. There are several steps to the treatment plan. First, figure out what kind works best. The two basic kinds of treatment plans are <a href="http://lapalomatreatment.com/programs/intensive-outpatient-program.htm" target="new">outpatient</a> and residential treatment. In an outpatient plan, the patient comes in at particular times but remains at home for the majority of the time. The residential plan provides round-the-clock care for the patients. Then comes the detox process. It is important to be under the care of a professional for the detox process. After the user has been detoxified, additional treatment is essential in order to keep from relapsing. It is important for a former addict to learn techniques for coping with the compulsion to use again.</p>
<h2>Ambien Detox</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-detox/" target="new">detox process</a> is the most physically difficult process of quitting the addiction. During this process, the addict rids the body of all the chemicals and toxins from the drugs. It is physically straining because the body suffers withdrawal symptoms such as: </p>
<ul>
<li>Behavior changes</li>
<li>Stomach pain</li>
<li>Muscle cramps</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Sweating</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Panic</li>
<li>Tremors</li>
<li>Seizures</li>
</ul>
<p>Going through this process under the care of a professional is much more successful and it is safer than attempting to do it alone. Professionals are able to monitor and ease the side effects to ensure a safe detoxification. However, detox alone is not enough to stay drug free. It is essential to continue counseling sessions to learn how to resist going back to the addiction.</p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Treatment</h2>
<p>If you or a loved one is addicted to Ambien, it is important to seek help. Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Once addicted, the effects are devastating. If you are interested in receiving information on Ambien detox or rehab, <strong>please call our toll free number at (888) 371-5716</strong>. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien treatment" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-treatment-small.jpg" title="Ambien treatment" class="alignleft" width="115" height="115" />Ambien is classified as a sedative or a hypnotic. It is used as a short-term treatment for insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder that causes a person to be unable to fall asleep. </p>
<p>Ambien works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that cause sleep problems by becoming unbalanced. Ambien causes the patient to fall asleep, so it is important to be able to devote seven to eight hours to sleep before taking the medication. </p>
<p>This drug can easily become a dependent drug, so it is important to only take what the doctor prescribes and keep it away from children and those with a history of drug abuse. It is also important to only take it as long as the doctor prescribes in order to avoid dependency. Typically the patient should not take Ambien for longer than four to five weeks. When the patient stops taking it after having taken it for several days or weeks, the patient may experience symptoms of withdrawal. In some cases, the insomnia worsens when the patient stops taking Ambien. </p>
<h2>Ambien Withdrawal</h2>
<p>Symptoms of withdrawal occur when the user stops taking Ambien after taking it for an extended period of time. Withdrawal will occur during the detox process. It is important to be under the care of a professional during this time. Professional facilities have certain techniques to help the process go by smoother and will ensure the user goes through the full process without falling back into the drug. Symptoms include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Behavior changes</li>
<li>Stomach pain</li>
<li>Muscle cramps</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Sweating</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Panic</li>
<li>Tremors</li>
<li>Seizures</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Treatment</h2>
<p>Those addicted to Ambien should look into rehab facilities when quitting usage. The first step in the treatment process is finding a rehab facility that specializes in the users particular needs. Once at a facility, the user will go through the detox process. </p>
<p>In this process, the body is cleansed of all the chemicals and toxins involved in long-term drug use. During the detox process is when the user goes through withdrawal effects. The detox process is much safer and better managed when under the care of a professional. However, detox alone is not enough to cure an addict. Detox only rids the physical body of all the drugs. It does not, however, help the user cope with the dependency and desire to use again. </p>
<p>At most rehab facilities, the user will also undergo counseling. During this process, the user learns techniques to help them maintain a drug free lifestyle when they re-enter society. This part of the treatment plan is crucial in order to refrain from relapse. Without counseling, many users go back into society and become overwhelmed, so they fall back on their addiction.</p>
<h2>Ambien Treatment Plans</h2>
<p>Depending on the level of addiction and personal needs, a user can choose between a couple different treatment plans. They can either choose an outpatient program or residential. With residential, the user actually sleeps at the facility and receives round-the-clock care. Outpatient allows the user to remain at home with their family and friends while going in at certain times to receive care. The main factor in outpatient is that is it cheaper. </p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Help</h2>
<p>If you or a loved one is addicted to ambien, it is important to seek help. Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Once addicted, the effects are devastating. But there is hope. If you are interested in receiving information on ambient detox or rehab,<strong> please call our toll free number at (888) 371-5716.</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ambien, a prescription medication, is a sedative that helps treat short-term insomnia. It’s a medication that should only be taken seven to 10 days to help with the reoccurring sleep problem, however, if a longer term is needed, it could be a sign of another medical problem. It is not unusual to have trouble sleeping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="What is Ambien?" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-overview-medium.jpg" title="What is Ambien?" class="alignright" width="150" height="99" />Ambien, a prescription medication, is a sedative that helps treat short-term insomnia. It’s a medication that should only be taken seven to 10 days to help with the reoccurring sleep problem, however, if a longer term is needed, it could be a sign of another medical problem. It is not unusual to have trouble sleeping from time to time. However, if you feel that you do not get enough sleep or cannot obtain satisfying sleep, you could possibly have a sleep disorder called insomnia. </p>
<h2>Ambien Treatment for Insomnia</h2>
<p>People with insomnia have one or more of the following symptoms:</p>
<ul>
<li>Difficulty falling asleep </li>
<li>Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep</li>
<li>Waking up too early in the morning </li>
<li>Non-refreshing sleep</li>
</ul>
<p>There are several types of insomnia. Insomnia types are often based on how long the insomnia lasts and how often it occurs.  </p>
<p>Short-term (acute) insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks. It is often caused by emotional or physical discomfort, and can be related to a single specific event. It is often caused by emotional or physical discomfort, and can be related to a single specific event. Causes of acute insomnia can include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Significant life stress (job loss or change, death of a loved one, moving, etc.) </li>
<li>Environmental factors like noise, light, or extreme temperatures (hot or cold) that interfere with sleep  </li>
<li>Illness  </li>
<li>Things that throw off a normal sleep schedule (like jet lag or switching from a day to night shift)<br />
Transient insomnia is a type of insomnia that comes and goes, with periods of time when a person has no sleep problems.</li>
</ul>
<p>Chronic (long-term) insomnia is when a person has insomnia at least three nights a week for one month or longer. It can be caused by many things and often occurs along with other health problems. Common chronic insomnia causes are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Depression </li>
<li>Chronic stress </li>
<li>Pain or discomfort at night </li>
</ul>
<p>Each year, about 60 million Americans have insomnia.</p>
<h2>How Does Ambien Help?</h2>
<p>Ambien is part of a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics, which are known more commonly as sleep medicine. Otherwise known by its generic name, Zolpidem, it is closely related to a family of sedatives called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure) and reduce anxiety. Zolpidem has selectivity in that it has little of the muscle relaxant and anti-seizure effects and more of the sedative effect. Therefore, it is used as a medication for sleep. Based on clinical studies, when compared to people who did not take Ambien, people who took Ambien: </p>
<ul>
<li>Fell asleep faster </li>
<li>Slept longer </li>
<li>Had higher-quality sleep </li>
<li>Had fewer awakenings</li>
</ul>
<p>Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later had no memory of the activity. Ambien can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. A user may still feel sleepy the morning after taking the medication. A user must be aware of how this medication will affect them, especially during waking hours. </p>
<p>Be careful of driving, operating machinery, piloting an airplane, or do anything that requires one to be awake and alert. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. It can increase some of the side effects of Ambien, including drowsiness. This medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. </p>
<h2>Ambien vs. Ambien CR</h2>
<p>Ambien, and its generic form, are approved to help you fall asleep. Ambien CR is considered a non-benzodiazepine and is different from older prescription sleep medications. Ambien CR is the only form of Ambien that is FDA-approved to help you fall asleep and stay asleep—so you can wake up less frequently and fall back to sleep faster. Only Ambien CR has two layers that address both problems. The first layer dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep fast, while the second dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep, so when you wake up you can concentrate on the day ahead. In fact, in clinical studies, Ambien CR was proven effective for up to seven hours. Ambien CR can be taken for as long as your healthcare professional recommends. </p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Treatment</h2>
<p>If you or someone you know is struggling with an ambient addiction, we can help. <strong>Please call our toll free number at (888) 371-5716</strong>. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions on ambien addiction and treatment. </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ambien is a powerful sedative that assists people in their sleep insomnia. Many don’t realize the implications of taking higher doses than prescribed. It is recommended only for short-term use at low doses. However, if one does overdose it’s important to be aware of implications and call 911 immediately. One may not even realize they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="Ambien overdose" src="http://www.ambien-addiction-treatment.com/images/ambien-overdose-medium.jpg" title="Ambien overdose" class="alignleft" width="200" height="133" />Ambien is a powerful sedative that assists people in their sleep insomnia. Many don’t realize the implications of taking higher doses than prescribed. It is recommended only for short-term use at low doses. However, if one does overdose it’s important to be aware of implications and call 911 immediately. One may not even realize they have overdosed. The effects of the overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Ambien is taken and whether it is taken with any other <a href="http://lapalomatreatment.com/treatment/prescription-drug-treatment.htm" target="new">prescription medicines</a>, alcohol and/or drugs.</p>
<p>Ambien (generic name: Zolpidem) belongs to a class of medicines that effects the central nervous system called sedative hypnotics. Ambien is closely related to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure), and have anti-anxiety properties. Ambien has selectivity in that it has little of the muscle relaxant or anti-seizure effect and more of the sedative effect. Therefore, it is used as a medication for sleep. </p>
<p>People experiencing an overdose may become excessively sleepy or even go into a light coma. The symptoms of an Ambien overdose are more severe if the person is also taking other drugs that depress the central nervous system. Some cases of multiple drug overdoses have been fatal. When abused, Ambien tablets are taken orally, crushed and then snorted, or dissolved in water and &#8220;cooked&#8221; for intravenous injection. </p>
<h2>What are the Symptoms of Ambien Overdose?</h2>
<p>People who take too much Ambien may become excessively drowsy or even slip into a light coma. The symptoms of overdose are more severe if the person is also taking other central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs and can prove fatal. In rare cases, loss of life has been reported in people who took an Ambien overdose. These cases have involved overdoses on several medications, including Ambien.</p>
<p>If a person overdoses on Ambien, the symptoms can vary. Some reported symptoms include but are not limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excessive tiredness </li>
<li>Light coma </li>
<li>Heart failure </li>
<li>Lung failure</li>
<li>Clumsiness </li>
<li>Confusion </li>
<li>Difficult or slow breathing </li>
<li>Dizziness </li>
<li>Severe nausea or vomiting </li>
<li>Slowed heart rate </li>
<li>Staggering </li>
<li>Unconsciousness </li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien Risk Factors </h2>
<p>Use extreme caution when using Ambien if you have the following risk factors. These cautions put you at a great risk for overdosing: </p>
<ul>
<li>Alcohol abuse or drug abuse(or history of) </li>
<li>Emphysema, asthma, bronchitis or other chronic lung disease</li>
<li>Mental depression</li>
<li>Sleep apnea</li>
<li>Kidney or liver disease </li>
</ul>
<h2>Ambien and the Elderly</h2>
<p>One of the segments of the population that is susceptible to Ambien overdose is the elderly. In fact, the recommended dosage for the elderly and disabled is 6.25 milligrams (mg); about half the recommended dose for other adults. Even with this reduced dosage, the elderly are at risk for several side effects as identified by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH):</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Motor impairments </strong>- trouble standing or walking the following day after taking the drug</li>
<li><strong>Central nervous system side effects</strong> – a pattern of dizziness while lying down and when getting up in the morning. Headaches are another common side effect, while other seniors experienced heart palpitations, impaired vision and upper respiratory infections. </li>
<li><strong>Cognitive side effects</strong> &#8211; trouble with memory, speech or other mental functions. For seniors who suffer from depression, Ambien can deepen the sadness and increase the depression. They may begin to have suicidal thoughts. </li>
<li><strong>Emotional or mental issues</strong> &#8211; common in elderly patients; includes aggravation and increasingly aggressive behavior</li>
<li><strong>Other side effects</strong> &#8211; frequent dry mouth, back pain, abnormal thirst and nausea. Some people in the research study experienced diarrhea, hiccupping and high blood sugar.
</li>
</ul>
<p>As is true for any person taking Ambien, it is recommended that you do not drink alcohol, that you allocate seven to nine hours to sleep after taking Ambien and that you do not engage in any other activity after taking the drug. In addition, there are several medications including antidepressants, anxiety medications and antibiotics that a person should not take in conjunction with Ambien.<br />
As the elderly are typically taking more medications that the rest of the population, extreme caution should be exercised so that the senior does not inadvertently overdose.</p>
<h2>Treating an Overdose of Ambien</h2>
<p>The treatment for an Ambien overdose will vary. If the overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to &#8220;pump the stomach.&#8221; However, once it has been absorbed into the body, there is no treatment that can remove it quickly. Therefore, in these cases, treatment involves supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. Treatment for an Ambien overdose also involves closely monitoring the heart and lungs.</p>
<h2>Ambien Addiction Treatment</h2>
<p>If you or someone you know is struggling with an Ambien addiction, we can help.<strong> Please call our toll free number at (888) 371-5716</strong>. We are available 24 hours a day to answer your questions on ambien addiction and treatment. </p>
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