An Unstoppable Addiction To Sleeping Pills

 

The pharmaceuticals market, is flooded with prescription drugs, some of which are are easier to obtain than others. Sleeping pills come in many different forms, and as with all prescription drugs, they are designed to help. Too much, however, can easily harm, and of course, contribute to addiction. Addiction to sleeping pills is becoming common. There are many who suffer from stress, or simply an inability to sleep when they need to. As they take these pills over and over, the body adapts to a point that it can no longer enter REM sleep, or even a state of rest without the aid of drugs. The following are a few common drugs that appear regularly on the market, and are the triggers for many addictions:

Benzodiazepines -- By slowing the central nervous system, this pill will help to alleviate stress, thereby making it easier for the individual under its influence to sleep.

Ativan -- Once again, slows down the nervous system, allowing an individual to achieve REM sleep.

Valium -- This drug is  unique in that it stimulates gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors in addition to relaxing the spinal muscles.

Xanax -- While the trade name is Xanax, the working name for this drug is Alprazolam. Because of its functions, Xanax is used to treat a number of different anxiety disorders, and it is also one of the most misused prescription drugs on the market today.


There are many other drugs, but these are the primary sleeping pills offered by prescription and the most easily abused. Once you become addicted, it is very difficult to ween yourself off of them, and you may in fact require professional detoxification at a rehabilitation facility. While it is best to avoid such an eventuality, sometimes, it is impossible. Recovery on the other hand is always an option.