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Prescription sleep medications like Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata, and Amytal can be addictive when used long term. They work by depressing the central nervous system to help induce sleep, but risks of addiction, dependency, and dangerous side effects increase with prolonged use. Short term risks include nausea, dizziness, and hallucinations, while long term use may lead to tolerance, memory and attention problems, and increased dosage requirements. Sleeping pill addiction is treated seriously under law and can result in felony charges for prescription fraud. Alternatives to prescription medication include natural sleep remedies, but consulting a doctor is important for any long term sleep issues.
Prescription sleep medications like Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata, and Amytal can be addictive when used long term. They work by depressing the central nervous system to help induce sleep, but risks of addiction, dependency, and dangerous side effects increase with prolonged use. Short term risks include nausea, dizziness, and hallucinations, while long term use may lead to tolerance, memory and attention problems, and increased dosage requirements. Sleeping pill addiction is treated seriously under law and can result in felony charges for prescription fraud. Alternatives to prescription medication include natural sleep remedies, but consulting a doctor is important for any long term sleep issues.
Prescription sleep medications like Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata, and Amytal can be addictive when used long term. They work by depressing the central nervous system to help induce sleep, but risks of addiction, dependency, and dangerous side effects increase with prolonged use. Short term risks include nausea, dizziness, and hallucinations, while long term use may lead to tolerance, memory and attention problems, and increased dosage requirements. Sleeping pill addiction is treated seriously under law and can result in felony charges for prescription fraud. Alternatives to prescription medication include natural sleep remedies, but consulting a doctor is important for any long term sleep issues.
“With such rampant accessibility, and a perceived blessing
from medical professionals, it’s no wonder so many people fall prey to the power of sleeping pills.” History of Sleep Medicine ❏ Alcohol, herbs used as “sleeping potions” and opium were used in the past ❏ Morphine and cannabis have been prescribed for sleep ❏ Queen Victoria had cannabis prescribed for sleep ❏ Barbiturates (the salts of barbituric acid) were used in the first half of the Twentieth Century ❏ Patients often got addicted and overdosed, and this introduced the idea of sleeping pills being used for suicide ❏ Developed in 1963 Valium was the most prescribed drug in the US between 1969 and 1982. Logistics-How is it taken? When to take sleeping pills? ❏ Most sleeping pills should be taken right before you get in bed ❏ Only take sleeping pills when you are able to sleep 7-8 hours ❏ Don't take sleeping pills in the Prescribed sleeping medication is often taken middle of the night orally in the form of pills, although there are other more natural sleep remedies such as teas or essential oils that people may also use. Sonata
How Addictive is the Drug? - Abusers may break the
capsules open and snort the contents which Ambien makes the “buzz” more intense. - Addiction can form - Sedative behaviors can Amytal within as little as 2 also trigger unnerving weeks behaviors - Is a central nervous - People don't realise they - Behaviors such as sleep system depressant, have a problem until walking, sleep eating, soothes the brain they cannot sleep driving etc, all without without the drug knowing activity to relieve Lunesta stress. - Can easily be overdosed - People who stop taking since its potent Lunesta after long term - May depress brain usually suffer with function until the user withdrawal symptoms “forgets” to breathe, such as anxiety and triggering coma or even insomnia death. Slang Terms Amytal Ambien Lunesta Sonata
- Amytal is a - Also known as - Also known as - Also known as
popular brand no-gos, zombie forget me pill, z-drug name for pills, sleepeasy, R2, Mexican Barbiturate tic tacs and Valium, roofies Derivative A-minus (when used as a Amobarbital drug rape drug) What are the physical and psychological effects? AMYTAL AMBIEN physical : nausea, vomiting, dizziness, physical : Rapid or irregular heartbeat, Nausea, hallucinations, nightmares, constipation, headaches, vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, appetite loss, rash double vision, pinpoint pupils, muscle cramps, skin rashes, psychological : anxiety, depression, confusion, insomnia, nervousness phycological : memory loss, depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression What are the physical and psychological effects LUNESTA SONATA physical : nausea, vomiting, heartburn, decreased physical : loss of appetite, constipation, vision sexual desire, headache, lightheadedness, swelling, issues, nausea, stomach pain, numbness
psychological : hallucinations, confusion, new or psychological : depression, anxiety, drowsiness,
worsening depression, memory problems, suicidal dizziness, trouble concentrating thoughts, feeling as if you are outside of your body Legal Consequences Prescription fraud
❏ Considered a 3rd or 4th degree felony
❏ 3rd degree felony : 3-5 years in prison ❏ 4th degree felony : up to 18 months in prison ❏ Fines up to $30,000 What are the short and long term effects? Short term: If used for more than 2 weeks:
❏ Relief from sleeping problems ❏ Built up tolerance to drug
such as insomnia (resulting in taking higher doses which ❏ Increases drowsiness (to make can lead to death) you go to sleep faster) ❏ Problems with memory and ❏ Good for short term insomnia attention from temporary stress ❏ Sleepwalking and sleep-eating ❏ Built up dependency (feeling like you absolutely have to take it to fall asleep) How much does it cost? About $17 to $60 a week but newer medications may cost more. Doctor visits will also add to the cost. Most insurance plans will cover the cost of sleeping medications. Works Cited ● “Sleeping Pill Addiction and Abuse - Understanding Sedative-Hypnotics.” AddictionCenter, www.addictioncenter.com/sleeping-pills/. ● “Amytal Addiction, Abuse and Treatment - Amobarbital Drug Recovery.” AddictionCenter, www.addictioncenter.com/sleeping-pills/amytal/. ● “Ambien Addiction and Abuse - Zolpidem Dependence.” AddictionCenter, www.addictioncenter.com/sleeping-pills/ambien/. ● Sleeping Pills for Insomnia. aasm.org/resources/pdf/choosingwisely-sleepingpills-adults-insomnia.pdf. ● “History of Sleep Medication.” Tuck Sleep, www.tuck.com/history-sleep-medication/. ● “When to Take a Sleeping Pill for Insomnia.” Sleep Education, sleepeducation.org/news/2013/08/07/when-to-take-a-sleeping-pill-for-insomnia. ● “Side Effects of Sleeping Pills: Common and Potentially Harmful Side Effects.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/understanding-the-side-effects-of-sleeping-pills#1. ● “Lunesta Addiction and Abuse - Dangers of Lunesta.” AddictionCenter, www.addictioncenter.com/sleeping-pills/lunesta/.
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