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About Halcion Addiction

Halcion belongs to a family of drugs referred to as benzodiazepines. This type of prescription medication works by changing central nervous system responses. Halcion is the brand name for Triazolam and is available by prescription only within the United States. Halcion addiction often occurs when patients take the medication outside prescribed doses, leading to potential Halcion dependence which can quickly become Halcion addiction. With similarities to Valium, Halcion is a popular medication prescribed to treat anxiety. This particular benzodiazepine is also used to relax patients prior to surgical procedures as it is fast acting. Because it does not linger in the body for extended periods of time, it is more effective as a sleep aid or muscle relaxant.

It is recommended that drugs like Halcion only be used temporarily as sleep inducers as the risk of drug tolerance is very high. Once drug tolerance is established, patients will notice that they are not feeling the same effects as they once did when first taking the drug. This can lead to drug abuse as they will likely increase their dose without consulting a physician. Most Halcion prescriptions are only 7-10 days’ worth of medication as the drug is potent and very addictive. What often happens when patients start self-medicating with Halcion is an increase in daytime anxiety. This happens because the brain begins to expect constant doses of the drug to maintain sedative feelings. Halcion only lasts for a maximum of 4 hours meaning that the body will begin to experience Halcion withdrawal symptoms right away.

Halcion Addiction Facts

  • Rapid heart rate
  • Increased insomnia
  • Vomiting and cramping
  • Anxiety and Seizures
  • Fever and sweating
  • Muscle cramping
  • Hallucinations

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Halcion Addiction Detox

Since 10 to 15% of American suffer from insomnia, it is no wonder that Halcion is often prescribed to help people with sleep issues. More than 1 million prescriptions of Halcion are issued each year. This availability of the drug has also lead to its climbing addiction rates. When clients are prescribed Halcion, they are told that it will be a short-term prescription and why. Halcion has a very short half-life and users will build a tolerance within days. Clients with benzodiazepine addictions will often require inpatient drug rehab in Huntington Beach. Some of the more common withdrawal symptoms are the following:
  • Delusions and confusion
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Drug cravings for Halcion
  • Irritability and restlessness
  • Muscle pain and stiffness
  • Increased insomnia
  • Fevers, chills, and sweating
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Complete loss of appetite
  • Hallucinations and tremors
  • Headache and seizures
Sometimes, Halcion addicts will attempt to increase the drug’s effectiveness by adding additional illicit drugs or alcohol. This can be especially dangerous when individuals begin to replace their Halcion with other non-benzodiazepine drugs. Rapid withdrawal from any benzodiazepine can cause extremely dangerous side effects, even leading to seizure or death.

Halcion Addiction Recovery

When treatment is sought, it is vital to find a drug rehab center that specializes in benzodiazepine detox and benzodiazepine addiction. The specific needs of patients going through this type of withdrawal are different than other drugs. Quite often medical drug detox is the only safe way to help clients seeking freedom from their prescription drug addictions. Taking advantage of medical detox means that some of the more severe withdrawal symptoms of Halcion addiction can be treated with medications for benzodiazepine withdrawal. Should you know someone who is struggling with Halcion addiction, contact our center today to find out ways we can help.
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