12 step principles: The Chicago adolescent drug program doesn’t need to be officially affiliated AA/NA; however, it should incorporate the traditional, time-tested 12 step principles that have made those organizations successful. In addition, these principles should be complemented by individual coaching and experiential opportunities. A spiritual emphasis is also highly desirable.
Family focus: Be sure to inquire about the family communication policy: Research has shown that the most successful Chicago adolescent drug treatment programs and residential treatment centers allow for routine family updates and regular communication opportunities. Look for options like family workshops, which will keep the lines of communication open between you and the facility – and more importantly, you and your child.
Licensed medical professionals: If you believe your child has a co-occuring mental health disorder or has already been dually diagnosed, look for a program that provides substance abuse treatment and employs a licensed psychologist to address mental health challenges. If an underlying condition does exist, it’s important that your child receives treatment for it as well. The difference that it can make for his or her long-term recovery cannot be understated.
Additional options: Because addictions are often chronic, stress-related conditions, additional treatment options - such as EEG biofeedback and neurotherapy - can be a valuable complement to your child’s course of treatment. It may be worth your time to find a program that provides these types of options, particularly if your child is dually diagnosed. Treatments like these are becoming more conventional and are often recommended by medical professionals specializing in the treatment of co-occuring disorders. Adolescent residential drug treatment programs are ideal as they are able to offer specialized care that is not possible with outpatient drug treatment.
Flexibility: Multiple program levels, the potential choose between short or long-term treatment and an emphasis on each resident’s unique personal goals are just a couple of features you may wish to inquire about. Not only is this a good idea for practical reasons, it’s also a way to ensure that your teen will be treated as an individual – which is what every person in Chicago adolescent drug treatment deserves.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Q&A on Ambien Addiction
What is Ambien?
A) Ambien with the generic name of Zolpidem belongs to a class of medicines that effects the central nervous system, called sedative hypnotics. Ambien is closely related to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure), and have anti-anxiety properties. Ambien has selectivity in that it has little of the muscle relaxant or anti-seizure effect and more of the sedative effect. Therefore, it is used as a medication for sleep.
Q) How is Ambien used?
A) When abused, Ambien tablets are taken orally, crushed and then snorted, or dissolved in water and “cooked” for intravenous injection.
Q) What are the effects of Ambien?
A)
•Daytime drowsiness
•Dizziness
•Lightheadedness
•Difficulty with coordination
•Tolerance
•Dependence
•Changing in thinking and/or behavior
Ambien may cause special type of memory loss known as amnesia. When this occurs, a person may not remember what has happened for several hours after taking the medicine. In addition, addiction, or dependence, can be caused by Ambien, especially when used regularly for longer than a few weeks or at high doses. People who have been dependent on alcohol or other drugs in the past may have a greater chance of becoming addicted to Ambien. Some people using Ambien have experienced unusual changes in their thinking and/or behavior.
•Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, abnormal vision, agitation, amnesia, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, burning sensation, chest pain, confusion, constipation, coughing, daytime sleeping, decreased mental alertness, depression, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, difficulty concentrating, difficulty swallowing,
•Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal tears or tearing, abscess, acne, aggravation of allergies, aggravation of high blood pressure, aggression, allergic reaction, altered production of saliva, anemia, belching, blisters, blood clot in lung, boils, breast pain, breast problems, breast tumors, bruising, chill with high temperature followed by heat and perspiration, decreased sex drive, delusion
Q) What are the symptoms of Ambien overdose?
A) People who take too much Ambien may become excessively sleepy or even go into a light coma. The symptoms of overdose are more severe if the person is also taking other drugs that depress the central nervous system. Some cases of multiple overdoses have been fatal.
Q) What adverse drug interactions are caused Ambien?
A) Alcohol has an additive effect with Ambien and the two should not be combined. Ambien should be used cautiously in patients with respiratory diseases because of its depressing effect on breathing. Ambien may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. However, caution should be used when combining it with other sedative drugs. Ambien used at higher dosages can cause withdrawal symptoms (muscle cramps, sweats, shaking, and seizures) when the drug is abruptly discontinued. Ambien can cause abnormal behavior with confusion and paradoxical insomnia and should be discontinued if these symptoms appear
A) Ambien with the generic name of Zolpidem belongs to a class of medicines that effects the central nervous system, called sedative hypnotics. Ambien is closely related to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure), and have anti-anxiety properties. Ambien has selectivity in that it has little of the muscle relaxant or anti-seizure effect and more of the sedative effect. Therefore, it is used as a medication for sleep.
Q) How is Ambien used?
A) When abused, Ambien tablets are taken orally, crushed and then snorted, or dissolved in water and “cooked” for intravenous injection.
Q) What are the effects of Ambien?
A)
•Daytime drowsiness
•Dizziness
•Lightheadedness
•Difficulty with coordination
•Tolerance
•Dependence
•Changing in thinking and/or behavior
Ambien may cause special type of memory loss known as amnesia. When this occurs, a person may not remember what has happened for several hours after taking the medicine. In addition, addiction, or dependence, can be caused by Ambien, especially when used regularly for longer than a few weeks or at high doses. People who have been dependent on alcohol or other drugs in the past may have a greater chance of becoming addicted to Ambien. Some people using Ambien have experienced unusual changes in their thinking and/or behavior.
•Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, abnormal vision, agitation, amnesia, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, burning sensation, chest pain, confusion, constipation, coughing, daytime sleeping, decreased mental alertness, depression, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, difficulty concentrating, difficulty swallowing,
•Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal tears or tearing, abscess, acne, aggravation of allergies, aggravation of high blood pressure, aggression, allergic reaction, altered production of saliva, anemia, belching, blisters, blood clot in lung, boils, breast pain, breast problems, breast tumors, bruising, chill with high temperature followed by heat and perspiration, decreased sex drive, delusion
Q) What are the symptoms of Ambien overdose?
A) People who take too much Ambien may become excessively sleepy or even go into a light coma. The symptoms of overdose are more severe if the person is also taking other drugs that depress the central nervous system. Some cases of multiple overdoses have been fatal.
Q) What adverse drug interactions are caused Ambien?
A) Alcohol has an additive effect with Ambien and the two should not be combined. Ambien should be used cautiously in patients with respiratory diseases because of its depressing effect on breathing. Ambien may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. However, caution should be used when combining it with other sedative drugs. Ambien used at higher dosages can cause withdrawal symptoms (muscle cramps, sweats, shaking, and seizures) when the drug is abruptly discontinued. Ambien can cause abnormal behavior with confusion and paradoxical insomnia and should be discontinued if these symptoms appear
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