The Dangers Of Sleeping Pill Addiction And Their Symptoms

Since the dawn of time, humans have had trouble sleeping for a variety of different reasons, in the past we needed to stay alert for dangerous predators lurking in the words, but nowadays many times we have predators in our dreams, keeping us up at all hours of the night. For this reason we invented sleeping pills in order to help us get a good nights rest, so we can tackle our work projects the next day, with a clear and alert mind.   One of the problems with these pills, and there are quite a few different brands available, is that many people grow to like him for their hypnotic and tranquilizing effects. They also tend to cause a resistance in the body, so many times people end up taking higher doses as time goes on.

Once a person has exceeded the regular dosage, sometimes several times the regular dosage, their body's are out of whack, and can no longer quit taking the pills because they'll never get to sleep, due to the  abuse of the drug. Some of the symptoms that are displayed by those that are abusing sleeping pills would be: excessive drowsiness, headache, constipation, wild mood swings, weight loss, and difficulty performing simple functions while at work. In the  late stages of abuse, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures can all become commonplace, as well as death.

Sleeping pills such as Xanax, Valium,  Ativan and many others, are one of the most addictive drugs prescribed by doctors. Many medical professionals are quick to prescribe pills without ever solving the deep-rooted problems of sleeplessness, but the end result is only more problems in the future.   The list of prominent entertainers and those in the public limelight, that have died from an overdose of sleeping pills and alcohol, is long and sad.

Ending an addiction to any kind of sleeping pill can be extremely difficult without help. If you are addicted it's best to contact a qualified rehabilitation center to see what kinds of programs they have that can help.  Either way, it's important that the heavy abuser have medical attention for the original detox for their safety.