Sleeping Pill Rehabilitation

Signs & Effects of Sleeping Pills on the Body

The effects of sleeping pills can vary from individual to individual. However, common effects that sleeping pills can have include, lack of coordination, hallucinations, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and reduced anxiety levels.

The risks associated with the use of sleeping pills include:

• Tolerance: The need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.
• Dependence: Physical and psychological dependence on the drug.
• Withdrawal symptoms: Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, seizures.
• Increased risk of accidents: Impaired judgment and coordination.
• Interactions with other medications: Can lead to dangerous side effects.

Beyond the physical and mental effects of sleeping pills, individuals struggling with sleeping pills addiction and dependence may present several warning signs. These include:

• Taking higher doses than prescribed.
• Craving the medication.
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when trying to reduce or stop use.
• Using the medication despite negative consequences.

Risks of Sleeping Pill Addiction

Beyond the physical and mental effects of sleeping pills, individuals struggling with sleeping pills addiction and dependence may present several warning signs. These include:

• Taking higher doses than prescribed.
• Craving the medication.
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when trying to reduce or stop use.
• Using the medication despite negative consequences.

Withdrawal from Sleeping Pill Addiction

Sudden withdrawal from sleeping pill addiction can be dangerous and potentially lead to seizures or serious medical complications. This is why a medically supervised detoxification process is advised to monitor withdrawal from sleeping pills. 

When looking to break the cycle of sleeping pill addiction, there are common physical and psychological symptoms that can present themselves, depending on the type of sleeping pill, duration of use and amount. These symptoms can include:

• Physical withdrawal symptoms include:
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Tremours
  • Sweating
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Increased heart rate
  • Insomnia
  • Seizures – This is common in severe cases. 
• Psychological withdrawal symptoms include:
  • Mood swings
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Panic attacks
  • Irritation
  • Anxiety
  • Hallucinations

If you or a loved one has been struggling with sleeping pill addiction, seek support in recovery from New Leaf Recovery today.

Sleeping Pills Addiction Treatment at New Leaf Recovery

New Leaf Recovery is a private rehabilitation centre based in Birmingham. We offer our residential rehabilitation programmes to individuals battling a range of addictions, including sleeping pill addictions.

Our sleeping pill addiction treatment is tailored to your individual needs and addiction requirements. Call us today on 0300 999 0330 or fill out our online contact form to start your recovery journey and get the sleeping pill addiction help you need.

Seeking for Help for Sleeping Pills Addiction

Individuals who have been taking sleeping pills in high doses over a long period and are struggling to quit their use may require sleeping pill addiction help through rehabilitation in order to achieve sobriety and treat their addiction.

New Leaf Recovery offer comprehensive sleeping pills addiction treatment and rehabilitation programme, which includes:

• Medical detoxification: Safely managing withdrawal symptoms under medical supervision.
• Rehabilitation Treatment: Together with detoxification and other therapies offered at New Leaf, our rehabilitation treatment can help individuals start their recovery journey.
• Individual and group therapy: Addressing underlying issues and developing coping skills.
• Medication management: Tailored treatment plans to support recovery.
• Holistic therapies: Mindfulness, movement therapy, CBT, and other complementary approaches.
• Aftercare support: Ongoing guidance and support to maintain sobriety through 1 to 1 sessions, group therapy and counselling.

Contact us today on 0300 999 0330 or fill out our online contact form.