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Halcion Abuse, Addiction, Withdrawal and Treatment
Halcion addiction and abuse continue to be a problem in Idaho and throughout the Midwest and Northwest.
People who become addicted to it should consider going through detox and rehab in order to recover. Unfortunately, most of them do not. Instead, they continue to use the drug, which only leads to a more serious problem.
Halcion is a benzodiazepine drug, which puts it in a class with Valium and Ativan. These and other, similar drugs were formulated to create a safer alternative to barbiturates. But the reality is that they are just as dangerous. They are overprescribed just like opioids have been for the last several years.
Getting addicted to Halcion is very dangerous. People need to be made aware of the risks they take when they use it; even when it has been prescribed by a doctor. They also need to know that treatment can be life-changing, and it can free them of their dependence on this drug.
What is Halcion and What Does it Treat?
Halcion is a benzodiazepine drug that has hypnotic qualities. Doctors prescribe it for people who have problems falling asleep; although it is not effective for helping people stay asleep. The drug’s generic name is triazolam, but when it is sold illegally, it goes by several street names, including:
- Candy
- Downers
- Sleeping Pills
- Tranks
- Up Johns
Halcion should only be used on a short-term basis. It is not intended to be a medication people take for a long time. Ideally, doctors should prescribe it for less than two weeks.
Understanding the Short and Long-Term Effects of Abusing Halcion
Taking any benzodiazepine drug will have consequences, and Halcion is no different. This medication has both short and long-term effects that can be very alarming.
In the short-term, many of the effects of Halcion are pleasurable. They can include:
- Feeling shaky.
- Having an unsteady gait or problems with balance.
- Problems with muscle control.
- A sense of euphoria.
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears.
- A feeling of sadness.
- Hearing loss.
- Problems with sleeping.
The long-term effects of Halcion are much more concerning, and they can include:
- Reduced cognitive abilities.
- Severe mood swings.
- Significant memory problems.
- Problems with concentration.
- Sexual dysfunction.
- Signs and symptoms of depression.
Stopping the use of Halcion can reverse these effects, but it can take some time. Most experts believe that abusers should return to their baseline states within about six months.
Halcion Addiction Symptoms and Behaviors
As Halcion is abused, increasing amounts of serotonin and dopamine are produced in the brain, and this results in a high. These are pleasure chemicals, which the brain quickly learns to adapt to. The longer you take Halcion, the more your brain comes to expect help with stimulating your GABA receptors. It isn’t long before you feel as though need to take Halcion just to function during the day, or feel like you’re normal.
Halcion addiction behaviors and symptoms can include:
- Complaining of feeling dizzy
- Experiencing a lack in coordination
- Feeling drowsy throughout the day
- Feelings and symptoms of depression
- Being confused or having memory loss
- Instances of sleepwalking
- Experiencing significant mood swings
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Drugs like Halcion can be very dangerous to quit taking on your own once you’ve become addicted to them, or even if you’ve been abusing them. Because many people become addicted to Halcion purely by accident, once they realize they’re addicted, they may try to quit without any type of professional help or support. Doing so can cause serious withdrawal symptoms like vomiting, anxiety, agitation, muscle cramps and insomnia.
In some cases, more severe withdrawal symptoms can manifest, and these often require the assistance of a medical doctor. Even the less severe symptoms can often become troublesome or bothersome enough to drive people back to using Halcion again just to get relief. For these reasons, it’s important to talk with one of the best drug rehab centers in the area about how you can quit safely, and minimize these withdrawal symptoms.
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Is Someone You Love Abusing Halcion? How You Can Help
There’s nothing worse than realizing that someone you care about is struggling with a Halcion addiction, or even abusing this drug. If you suspect that this is the case, try having a conversation with him or her about the availability of Halcion addiction treatment, and if that doesn’t work, scheduling an intervention should be your next step.
Halcion in the Idaho News
We do not often read many news stories about Halcion, but it is a drug that takes the spotlight every now and then. For instance, a dentist named John Goodrich with a practice in Mountain Home, Idaho was arrested for illegally delivering the drug to a patient.
This drug is often used by dentists for sedation during their procedures. Goodrich used it frequently, but it was reported that he illegally delivered it to someone for non-medical reasons. He is facing life in prison and a fine of $25,000.
The Best Ways to Treat a Halcion Addiction
Please note that stopping the use of any benzodiazepine drug on one’s own is very dangerous. The withdrawal symptoms that often result can become fatal, which is why getting treatment is so critical.
People with addictions to Halcion need help for both the physical and the psychological sides of the problem. Treating the physical aspect of it typically means going through drug detox. Detoxing allows the body to rid itself of toxins. This happens much faster than if a person were to simply stop using on their own. It also helps with the severity of withdrawal.
Once detox is over, the patient moves on to rehab. During rehab, participating in many types of therapy is key to recovery. Patients need to work with a therapist during individual sessions, and they need group therapy as well.
Northpoint Recovery’s Drug Detox and Rehab Program
Northpoint Recovery is located in Boise, Idaho. We offer one of the best inpatient drug detox and rehab programs in the State of Idaho. In fact, we regularly accept patients from all over the country that have been referred to us.
Our inpatient program runs for 28 days, and it includes both detox and rehab under the same roof. That allows us to adequately treat the person’s addiction and provide them with the support they need.
Detoxing typically takes about seven days, although this can vary from patient to patient. Afterward, patients move on to rehab, where they receive therapy.
Aftercare is a very important part of the recovery process as well. We always make sure to create excellent follow-up plans for our patients so that they can continue healing.
Many of the patients we work with suffer from co-occurring disorders. We provide treatment for these mental health conditions, which results in much better long-term outcomes.
Also, cross addictions are very common. Many of our patients who are addicted to Halcion are also addicted to another drug; most likely alcohol. It is important to treat both of them at the same time. We offer a high-quality alcoholism treatment program as well.
Get More Information About Halcion Addiction, Abuse and Recovery
At Northpoint Recovery, we want you to know that we care about your recovery. We are in-network with multiple insurance companies because we want treatment to be affordable. We take a personalized approach to treating addictions because we know our patients deserve it. That is the best way to offer them the help they need.
Do you need to know more about Halcion abuse, addiction, and treatment? Please contact us today.
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