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Depressant Addiction Rehab in Mission Viejo

Depressants are the category of drugs that slow down the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) through “depressing” the normal speed and function. Depressants can be prescription or illicit but also include one of the most common, legal drugs: alcohol. They are often prescribed to relieve anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health disorders. At Turning Point Treatment Center, we understand addiction and can help you fight and succeed at getting past your depressant addiction. Our Mission Viejo depressant addiction treatment team is here to give you the tools and guidance to start a new chapter in sobriety.

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Prescription, Illicit, and Legal Depressant Drugs

Depressants are typically divided into three categories:

  • Barbiturates: Prescribed for seizures, surgeries, and hospital-based procedures.
  • Benzodiazepines: Prescribed to treat acute mental and sleep disorders and anxiety.
  • Sleep medications: Prescribed to treat acute or chronic sleep disorders.

Common depressants include:

  • Xanax
  • Lunesta
  • Valium
  • Ambien
  • Alcohol
  • Klonopin
  • Ativan

Signs and Symptoms of Depressant Addiction and Abuse

Depressant addiction is often something that grows over time, when a person needs more than what they are prescribed to feel the same, or they enjoy the slow feeling created by the substance they use. As addiction takes hold, you may notice behaviors that include loss of motivation, performance changes, depression, secretive behavior, and mood swings.

Signs that you or a loved one is abusing depressants may include:

  • Loss of motor coordination
  • Headaches
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Slurred speech
  • Lightheadedness
  • Blurred vision
  • Slowed breathing
  • Low blood pressure
  • Disorientation

Getting Clean: Detoxing and Withdrawal from Depressants

Detoxing from depressants should be done under medical supervision to avoid dangerous or even life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. When you are detoxing from depressants, you may experience withdrawal symptoms that include:

  • Panic attacks
  • Anxiety
  • Muscle aches and pain, cramping
  • Restlessness
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Heart palpitations
  • Body tremors
  • Insomnia
  • Seizures

Depressant Addiction Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment in Mission Viejo

Making it through detoxification and acute withdrawal symptoms from depressants is a great start to recovery. Once you complete detox, you will be ready to begin the rehab process, whether outpatient or inpatient treatment. At our Mission Viejo depressant addiction treatment center, you will find the support, guidance, and education you need to be successful in sobriety. The addiction specialists at Turning Point Treatment Center are here to help you with a second chance at life.
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