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Zolpidem Rehab | Zolpidem Addiction Treatment
Sleepless nights can leave you desperate for anything that helps you get some rest. Zolpidem, sold as Ambien among other brand names, can seem like the answer, especially when nothing else has helped. But when the line between controlled zolpidem use and sleep aid addiction begins to blur, insomnia can become the least of your problems. At Linwood House, we understand how easy it is for things to get out of hand, but our private rehab for zolpidem can help you get a good night’s sleep, repair the damage of addiction and get you back to your old self.
What is Ambien addiction treatment?
Ambien addiction treatment at Linwood House is a well-rounded recovery journey through three fundamental phases:
- Medical detox to remove zolpidem from your system safely
- Intensive therapy to explore and resolve the root causes of your drug abuse and dependence
- Relapse prevention planning and ongoing support
Zolpidem rehab is very important because the drug can be very dangerous if you misuse it and become addicted. Quitting without professional help can be extremely hard because of the zolpidem withdrawal symptoms that are discussed below and in some cases could even be dangerous.
Undergoing prescription sleep medication rehab at Linwood House will keep you safe in the short term and boost your chances of making a lasting recovery.
Do I need zolpidem rehab?
A dependency on zolpidem can develop very quietly, and it’s easy to be in denial about the actual situation. If your loved ones are worried about you or you are beginning to wonder if there is a problem, here are some signs that you may need zolpidem rehab:
- Increasing your dosage without being instructed to by your GP
- Worrying all the time about running out of zolpidem
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking zolpidem (see below)
- Using zolpidem without a prescription and/or for things it is not intended for
- Becoming disinterested or absent at work or home
- Keeping away from friends and family to avoid questions about your zolpidem use
- Trying to quit zolpidem but repeatedly being unable to
- Continuing to take zolpidem even though you’re becoming increasingly aware of these issues
Spotted some of these signs? Here is how Linwood House’s three-phase Ambien addiction treatment can help:
Phase one: Zolpidem detox
Quitting zolpidem is never easy, particularly if it has slowly become a crutch during sleepless nights and stressful days. If you’ve tried to stop before, you probably know all too well how intense zolpidem withdrawal symptoms can be.
At Linwood House, we offer expert care in zolpidem detox, with a specialist team dedicated to ensuring your safety and success throughout the process. You’ll be monitored 24/7, and any complications will be addressed immediately by our experienced staff.
Zolpidem withdrawal symptoms and detox timeline
Zolpidem withdrawal can be an intense experience which varies greatly from one person to another. However, there are common zolpidem withdrawal symptoms that many people face:
- Severe rebound insomnia
- Overwhelming anxiety
- Dramatic mood changes
- Body tremors
- Persistent sweating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Disorientation
- Seizures and hallucinations (in rare but dangerous cases)
These symptoms can start to surface just a few hours after the last dose. The initial days are often dominated by crippling anxiety and rebound insomnia which may drive the urge to relapse just to get some relief.
The toughest days, usually between the second and fourth day, see these zolpidem withdrawal symptoms intensifying, making it a critical time for Linwood House’s support and care.
By the end of the first week and moving into the second, the physical symptoms usually subside and although emotional and sleep issues may persist, they begin to improve as your recovery progresses.
Phase two: Zolpidem rehab therapy
We now understand that detox on its own is not enough for lasting recovery because addiction is not just a physical condition. You also have to look at what is going on inside you, why you started to need zolpidem for issues other than just insomnia.
Zolpidem rehab therapy helps you to address everything from stress to family history to mental health and trauma. This closer look means you can start to resolve some issues, learn to manage others without zolpidem and repair some of the damage that addiction has caused. If these issues go left unresolved, days, weeks or even years after detox, those same underlying issues can flare up and cause a relapse.
Linwood House provides inpatient zolpidem rehab therapy alongside detox so that all your physical, mental and emotional recovery needs are met.
Our zolpidem rehab programme
Rehab treatment has come on enormously in recent decades and there are now a huge number of different therapies and treatment approaches which can be effective for recovery. Linwood House offers a wide range to all our clients, ensuring your days in zolpidem rehab are busy and productive. Some of the most important include:
- Individual and group addiction counselling
- Various evidence-based behavioural therapies
- Family therapy to support your loved ones
- Motivational interviewing to keep you on track
- Holistic therapies like meditation and yoga
This combination means there is something for everyone and leaves no facet of your zolpidem dependency unaddressed. Each type of treatment will give you new insights into yourself and will also provide practical skills for after you leave us.
Phase three: Zolpidem relapse prevention
This phase of Ambien addiction treatment begins at Linwood House and continues post-rehab. First, we will help you make a zolpidem relapse prevention plan so that you know what to do if you run into any obstacles or challenges that would previously have triggered zolpidem use.
To help you implement this plan, we will provide a one-year aftercare programme, which means ongoing group therapy but on an outpatient basis. This programme is designed to lessen the shock of returning to your everyday life from our protective residential environment. It gives you someone to talk to and crucial advice on handling anything you are experiencing in the early months of recovery.
Along with our aftercare support, you will also be invited to join UKAT’s Alumni Programme. Imagine it as a big, caring family that is always there to lend an ear and cheer you on. You can stay in touch with all your friends and therapists from rehab and meet all our other clients from UKAT’s nationwide rehab centres. We have exclusive chat groups, fun events and other great resources to help you build on everything you learned during zolpidem rehab.
Begin Ambien addiction treatment with Linwood House
We know that starting rehab can feel intimidating. We have seen many in your shoes feel the same but we have also witnessed the remarkable recovery and renewal of those who decide to make a change. If you are ready for a life without zolpidem, Linwood House is here to support your recovery journey from day one. Contact us and begin private rehab for zolpidem today.
Frequently asked questions
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