Amobarbital Detox and Withdrawal

Amobarbital, classified as a barbiturate, causes addiction with prolonged or improper use. The drug, often given to patients on a prescription basis, slows down the nervous system and brain. Undergoing detox from the drug at an amobarbital detox center helps ensure a safe withdrawal process.

Doctors prescribe amobarbital for various reasons. In pill form, the medication helps treat people suffering from anxiety, insomnia or seizures. While taking amobarbital does not cure seizures, it helps keep them from happening on a regular basis. Some doctors also administer high doses of amobarbital through an IV before surgery, to sedate a patient.

Amobarbital, invented in 1929, originally had a maximum dosage of 200 milligrams, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The dosage amount changed over the years, and now the amount of amobarbital a doctor prescribes varies, depending on the patient’s condition. Insomnia patients take between 15 and 50 milligrams to relax them, but between 65 and 200 milligrams to sleep. People who suffer from seizures or convulsions take between 65 and 200 milligrams, with a maximum dosage of 500 milligrams. When amobarbital is used as a sedative before surgery, the required dose is more than 600 milligrams. Taking just 500 to 600 milligrams of amobarbital per day has the potential to cause a dependency to the drug. Smaller doses of the drug often produce a euphoric sensation or a relaxing high for the user. When taken in large doses, amobarbital has similar effects to being drunk, and many people experience a slur in their speech, staggering and mental confusion.

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Amobarbital Dependence

Like other sedatives, amobarbital causes both physical and psychological dependence when taken over an extended period of time, usually 30 days or more. This happens even if you take the medication as prescribed by your doctor and could necessitate a visit to an amobarbital withdrawal treatment facility.

Barbiturate dependence has similarities to alcoholism. Those addicted to ambobarbital suffer from either a physical or psychological addiction, or sometimes a combination of the two. Like those addicted to alcohol, people suffering from a psychological barbiturate addiction think they cannot cope with everyday life without the drug. People who become physically addicted to the drug get extreme cravings when they stop using the drug.

Amobarbital Withdrawal Symptoms

Amobarbital detox programs help those addicted to amobarbital cope with their withdrawal symptoms in a safe environment. Physical withdrawal symptoms typically appear within 12 to 20 hours after the last dose of the medication. If the patient consumes large doses of the drug on a regular basis, the withdrawal symptoms can potentially be life-threatening.

Withdrawal symptoms include:

• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Muscle pain
• Increased heart rate
• Elevated respiratory rate
• Nausea
• Tremors
• Hallucinations
• Seizures
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Nightmares or vivid dreams

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Amobarbital Addiction Treatment

Amobarbital detox centers provide a safe place for barbiturate addicts to overcome their addiction, but full recovery requires the patient’s complete cooperation. Many patients decide to get treatment after talking with friends and family about their problem, but their success depends solely on their desire to beat the addiction. Because people addicted to amobarbital suffer severe withdrawal symptoms, it is best for patients to go through the detoxification process at an inpatient amobarbital withdrawal treatment facility.

“When patients enter an amobarbital detox center, they go through a physical and mental assessment, and the detoxification process begins immediately.”When patients enter an amobarbital detox center, they go through a physical and mental assessment, and the detoxification process begins immediately. It is common for rehabilitation centers to ask patients a series of questions, including:

• Do you have a support system?
• How long have you been taking amobarbital?
• How frequently do you take it?
• Do you take any other drugs or drink alcohol while taking amobarbital?
• Do you consider yourself dependent on the medication?
• What happens if you stop taking amobarbital?

During the detoxification process, rehabilitation centers have medical staff on hand to help patients overcome any challenges. It is common to feel sick or experience an aggressive outburst, but trained medical professionals help patients through the difficult moments. The amobarbital detox process typically takes up to 10 days, but it is only the first step to recovery.

Most inpatient amobarbital detox centers offer psychological help to patients. Whether it is in one-on-one or group sessions, patients have the opportunity to talk about what they are going through and connect with other people experiencing the same thing. It is common for patients to remain in therapy or continue with a support group for approximately one year after the detoxification process. Continued support helps ensure patients’ success. Not only do they have someone to talk to if they feel tempted to relapse, but it also helps them adjust to life without drug use.

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