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Klonopin Addiction
Information on Klonopin Addiction
If you are currently suffering from Klonopin addiction, then you need help now. Call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869), and get help now.
Klonopin addiction may develop due to improper or prolonged use of the drug. Klonopin is in the class of benzodiazepine drugs and is often prescribed to treat seizures and panic disorders. Because Klonopin is habit-forming, Klonopin addiction can develop in as few as five-seven days of high-dose use. The drug produces both a physical and psychological dependence along with withdrawal symptoms upon sudden discontinuation of its use. Talk to your doctor before discontinuing the use of Klonopin, especially if a Klonopin addiction has developed, as the withdrawal symptoms may be severe.
The Dangers of Klonopin Addiction
Klonopin addiction may develop within five-seven days of high-dose use and can cause drowsiness. People who take Klonopin desire the calming feelings they had felt while under the influence of the drug, and so they begin taking more and more. This leads to a developing tolerance, then abuse, and eventually Klonopin addiction.
The dangerous side effects of Klonopin addiction include, but are not limited to:
- Allergic reaction
- Closing of the throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Hives
- Swelling of the lips, face, or tongue
- Changes in vision
- Hallucinations
- Increased occurrence of seizures
- Severe confusion
Other, less severe, side effects of Klonopin addiction are more likely and may include:
- Constipation
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowziness
- Nervousness
- Poor coordination
- Watering of the mouth
The Consequences of Klonopin Addiction
Klonopin addiction creates both a mental and physical dependence on the drug. Once a dependence has formed, the individual taking Klonopin needs to use more and more of the drug in order to reap the same effects. This pattern of misuse can lead to overdose. The symptoms of overdose from a Klonopin addiction may include:
- Appearance of being drunk
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty talking
- Difficulty walking
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Severe confusion
- Slowed heartbeat
- Unconsciousness
Treatment for Klonopin Addiction
A Klonopin detox program, or medical detox program, should be comprised of 24-hour nursing, a 24-hour addiction treatment and drug rehab staff, along with a physician certified in addiction medicine (A.S.A.M. certified). A Klonopin detox program is designed to manage any withdrawal symptoms associated with Klonopin addiction as well as any medical problems that may occur.
The Klonopin detox program you choose should be located within a Klonopin addiction treatment facility to make the transition from detox to rehab as easy as possible. Research has shown that people who complete a Klonopin detox program but who fail to go on to a Klonopin addiction treatment program end up in relapse. This is not a reflection on the quality of care that the Klonopin detox program provides, but rather how difficult it is to recover from Klonopin addiction.
There are many different types of detox programs, but the most effective for Klonopin addiction is an inpatient medical detox program. Remember, a medical detox program is not addiction treatment or a drug rehab. A medical detox program provides medical stabilization, while a drug rehab or an addiction treatment program looks to maintain the gains made in the medical detox program.
If you're suffering from a Klonopin addiction, call our toll-free helpline at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). Our Klonopin addiction treatment professionals are available to help you find the best course of treatment for your individual needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call now.
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