Zopiclone & Zolpidem Rehab, Detox & Aftercare

Drug addiction is a serious and increasingly common medical condition that requires intensive treatment and attention. However, unlike what is projected in popular culture, drug addiction is not subject to illicit substances found on the black market or dubious nightclubs. This is why we offer services like Zopiclone & Zolpidem rehab.

Addiction can take hold on prescription, legalized drugs too: and in this instance, Zopiclone & Zolpidem. Read on to find out more about addiction to these specific sedatives and how you can find help today.

What is Zopiclone& Zolpidem?

Zopiclone is a hypnotic medication commonly used as a short-term insomnia treatment. It works on the brain like benzodiazepines; however, the medication isn’t a benzodiazepine.

This medication produces a sedative effect lasting up to six hours. However, it has side effects like tiredness and is used for acute insomnia cases only. When taken for more than two weeks, Zopiclone can cause rebound insomnia.

Zolpidem can be defined as a sedative-hypnotic drug that works like benzodiazepines but with lower addiction risk. Common forms of Zolpidem include Edluar, Ambien, Intermezzo, and Zolpimist.

This second medication is prescribed to treat insomnia among other sleeping disorders in the short-term. The medication works by binding to neuroreceptors responsible for relaxation, slowing brain activity, and inducing sleep. The medication shouldn’t be taken for more than two weeks consecutively.

How long will it take to become addicted to Zopiclone?

Zopiclone should be taken consecutively for 7 to 14 days only. Taking the medication consecutively for more than two weeks can cause dependency (the need for a higher dosage to enjoy the same effects).

Prolonged use of Zopiclone can render the drug ineffective in dealing with insomnia, increasing the chances of abuse that leads to addiction. At our Zopiclone & Zolpidem Rehab centres, we offer help no matter how serious or severe your addiction.

What are the serious side-effects of Zopiclone & Zolpidem?

Zopiclone and Zolpidem addiction can cause serious side effects like:

• Memory loss
• Hallucinations
• Depression
• Delusions
• Falling over (especially for elderly individuals)
• Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

Below, we have listed some of the side-effects of addiction to both medications. These symptoms can also be useful in determining your suspicions if you think a relative or friend is addicted to Zolpidem or Zopiclone.

These signs include the following:

Treatment for Zolpidem addiction

If you stop taking Zolpidem or Ambien abruptly without having a treatment plan, you are bound to suffer serious withdrawal symptoms like seizures. Triggers are also unavoidable. Individuals who stop taking medication still receive offers, among other forms of communication that may act as triggers.

The importance of tackling the psychological and social issues related to addiction can’t be overlooked. Since you are bound to be enticed to buy Zolpidem even after beating the addiction, underlying triggers going beyond the need to sleep must be addressed.

Understanding withdrawal from Zopiclone

Zopiclone, among other drugs like Zolpidem affects the brain like benzodiazepines and alcohol. The drugs have a high tendency to cause tolerance. If a person who is tolerant of Zopiclone attempts to reduce usage or stop usage completely, they are bound to suffer withdrawal symptoms.

These symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, shakes and/or tremors, hot flushes, or sweating, and heart palpitations. In extreme cases, a person can experience seizures and delirium. Withdrawal symptoms make it impossible for a person to stop drug usage on their own. Professional help is needed in most cases.

Medically-assisted detox from Zopiclone

The withdrawal symptoms and factors like rebound insomnia make it advisable to seek a medically-assisted detox from Zopiclone. Medically-assisted detox is also safe and comfortable because it is monitored by medical professionals in a suitable environment.

Our Zopiclone & Zolpidem rehab has skilled and experienced medical professionals who monitor patients throughout and manage any physical and psychological withdrawal.

What happens after the detox stage?

After the detox stage has been completed, you will then discuss with our team of specialists which option is most suited to you. This will either consist of inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, day programmes, or recovery within the community.

Our treatment is highly personalized to ensure all aspects of Zopiclone addiction are addressed to reduce the chances of relapse. Besides offering full detox, our patients complete treatment programs and receive complimentary aftercare for a year after leaving our rehab.

Aftercare is meant to keep recovering patients inspired and engaged to boost their chances of overcoming any challenges encountered after rehab.

What are my treatment options for an addiction to Zopiclone and Zolpidem?

When you visit a Zopiclone & Zolpidem rehab like ours, we will enrol you on an inpatient rehab programme. Residential rehab helps individuals with addiction problems identify the root cause of their problem and learn how to manage temptations in the future.

Our residential rehab offers individual and group counselling services. Every patient receives a custom treatment plan that tackles their specific needs.

Patients also go through a combination of complementary therapies, relapse prevention seminars, educational lectures, and exercise programs. We also complement our treatment with healthy meals, relaxation, and mindfulness therapy sessions.

Since poor sleep/insomnia is among the main causes of relapse in Zolpidem addiction, we teach patients sleep hygiene (good sleeping habits) and ways of improving the quantity and quality of sleep naturally without drugs.

We also introduce patients to support groups that are critical for aftercare. Our comprehensive care supports patients in recovery and beyond.

Inpatient treatment for Zopiclone addiction

The fastest route to dealing with Zopiclone addiction is via a private rehab. Our Zopiclone & Zolpidem rehab works with many other rehabs of the highest standard in the UK and abroad.

All our partners follow global medical and therapeutic guidelines. Here are the benefits you stand to enjoy in a private rehab like ours:

• Immediate or same-day admission
• Comprehensive medical assessment
• Full medical detox
• 24/7 support from highly trained & experienced medical professionals that include but aren’t limited to nurses, psychologists, counsellors, doctors, and holistic therapists
• Great environment that increases your chances of recovery. No temptation, triggers, stress, among other factors that trigger Zopiclone addiction
• Evidence-based addiction treatment that gets to the bottom of your addiction problems
• Specialised Zopiclone rehab programme tailored to meet your individual needs
• Free aftercare treatment for a year after leaving rehab
• Family support. Rehab services incorporating a patient’s family to help them understand addiction

Outpatient treatment options

Our rehab can offer outpatient programs that allow patients with Zolpidem addiction to get treatment and leave every day after completing scheduled treatment sessions. Outpatient treatment is good for patients who have already completed an inpatient program.

The treatment can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment when a patient has pressing work or family commitments. Our outpatient treatment programs last for 1 to 3 months. However, they can vary (last longer or shorter) to meet the specific needs of a patient.

Understanding rebound insomnia

Most people who try to stop taking sleeping pills experience rebound insomnia. The insomnia is usually worse than before. Rebound insomnia is caused by the body’s dependence on drugs to induce sleep. It can cause insomnia lasting for several days to weeks, depending on the half-life of the sleeping medication in question as well as the dosage and frequency of usage.

Drugs with a longer half-life take more time to leave the body and tend to have longer-lasting rebound effects. Those with a shorter half-life take less time to leave the body but may have more intense rebound effects.

Alternative non-pharmacological sleep remedies

After completing treatment, patients still need sleep remedies to guarantee long-term recovery from addiction to sleeping pills. Non-pharmacological sleep remedies include tools that help individuals restructure their lives, create balance, and eliminate the need for drugs.

A sleeping routine like going to bed at the same time daily can get rid of sleeping problems. Lifestyle changes like meditation and exercise also have sleep benefits. It also helps to avoid drinking coffee, alcohol, watching TV, or using your smartphone before bed.

Aromatherapy can also help individuals with sleeping problems avoid sleeping pills. Scents like lavender are linked to improved sleep quality.

Follow up care

The hardest part of beating addiction is recovery. A recovering addict must stay focused to avoid temptation for life. Follow up care is critical to get the best chances of abstaining from drugs for life. Good rehabs like ours offer free aftercare for a year after you finish treatment.

You can get all our services at zero cost for a year if you have trouble during recovery. You can visit us onsite, call or email us anytime to get advice or any other kind of assistance during your recovery journey.

Our aftercare plans include individual counselling, support group meetings, advice on further treatment, and much more!