Whether you’ve been using them for a period of time, or you know or suspect that someone you love is using them, understanding the risks involved is so important. Of course, what’s equally important is understanding that just because you’re addicted to depressants, that doesn’t mean you need to remain in that addiction. Help is available for you at some of the best drug rehab programs in the country. Still, it’s possible that you’re not complete sure if your abuse of depression has turned into a complete addiction or not. This information will help you make that decision, and it will also help you realize the importance of getting professional help if you are addicted.
The most commonly abused depressants include:
You may hear them referred to by their street names:
It’s important to understand the difference between depressant abuse and depressant addiction. For those who are abusing depressants, such as the ones named above, a complete addiction has not set in yet; but it might not be far off. They don’t yet experience depressant withdrawal when they stop using, and they also don’t demonstrate what you would think of as the typical depressant addiction behaviors. Theirs might be recreational use as a way to try something new, or as a way to deal with physical or emotional pain. However, that is precisely how addiction to any type of drug begins.
Once you’ve become addicted to depressants, withdrawal is one of the very first signs that you’ve moved past abuse. Withdrawal symptoms can be quite severe, depending on the drug you’re using, but they can include:
You may experience withdrawal anywhere from a few hours to several hours since your last use, but once you do, it’s time to consider getting addiction treatment in order to stop. Too many people try to stop using depressants on their own, and doing so can be dangerous unless you’re being monitored for any medical issues.
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Verify InsurancePerhaps you have a loved one who has been using depressants for a period of time, but you’re not completely sure if he or she has become addicted, and you’re not sure what signs you should be looking for. If it’s only been a short time since your friend or family member has been using, you should expect to see the typical short term effects of fatigue, dizziness, confusion, poor concentration and general sluggishness. A medical evaluation might indicate that he or she has trouble urinating, is getting depressed, has dilated pupils, has a fever or has a lower blood pressure.
Of course, as with all drugs, it doesn’t take a long time to build up a tolerance to depressants. That means your loved one needs to use more of their drug(s) of choice, and use them more frequently, in order to experience the same effects. This is how overdoses occur. If you suspect long term depressant use, some of the signs of addiction include:
You may also notice that he or she becomes anxious if they’re not able to use, and panic attacks are very common when they’re not able to get more after they’ve run out.
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Whether you’re concerned about a friend or a family member, or you’ve realized that you’re the one who is in need of help for a depressant addiction, it’s never a good idea to try to quit on your own. Doing so can put your life in danger because of the high risk of serious withdrawal symptoms that can occur.
The best course of action is to choose to get help from a depressant addiction treatment center, and there are a few ways to recognize the best rehab programs. First of all, you should choose a rehab center that is small and more personal than some of the larger treatment facilities you may find information on. Getting help from a clinic that has a smaller population will ensure that you get the personalized attention you need to recover.
You also want to choose a treatment program that will help you get through the withdrawal phase by offering you drug detox services. Detoxification is absolutely essential during the earliest stages of your quit because you want to be able to move those toxins out of your body as quickly as you can. You should also find a program that will provide you with group therapy and professional therapy for a more well-rounded treatment regimen.
Going to a depressant rehab center is such an important step in your recovery, and when you go, you’ll find that there are many others there who are battling their addictions, just like you are. An addiction to depressants is serious, and it’s something that requires immediate professional intervention.
Getting help for a depressant addiction is not difficult, and here at Northpoint Recovery, we provide addiction treatment to those in the Pacific Northwest. Please understand that you’re not alone in your struggles with addiction, and getting the right kind of professional help can truly make all the difference. Please contact us to learn more.
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