Halcion Rehab Center

Halcion is the brand name for the drug triazolam, a fast-acting prescription sedative from the benzodiazepine class. Like other benzodiazepines, Halcion is a central nervous system depressant, but it has gained a reputation as the most potent drug in its class, producing profound feelings of drowsiness and relaxation that should soon result in sleep.

Because of its strength, Halcion has value as a remedy for severe insomnia and is often prescribed for short-term use (10 days or less) when other cures have failed. But the drug is highly addictive, even more so than some other drugs in the benzodiazepine class, and any type of abuse or overuse of Halcion can quickly lead to physical and psychological dependency.

Halcion addiction is a dangerous condition, and if left untreated it can wreak havoc in a person’s life. It could even lead to a fatal overdose, and that is another reason why Halcion dependency should be addressed in treatment as soon as its symptoms are evident.

Halcion Addiction Facts and Statistics

At one time, Halcion and other triazolam-based products were the most widely prescribed sleep medications in the United States. Now, the drug is reserved primarily for those who have insomnia or other sleep-related issues and is usually given as a drug of last resort.

But severe insomnia affects about 10 percent of the adult population, which explains why there are still 1.2 million triazolam prescriptions written every year despite the drug’s advanced addictive qualities. Approximately 500,000 people aged 12 and over will suffer from a sedative use disorder in the United States each year, and Halcion is well-represented in these numbers.

If it is consumed to excess, tolerance for any medication will grow, meaning that users must take more of it to achieve the same effects. This pattern of escalating consumption is what leads to addiction, and it is also what leads to overdose.

Addiction to Halcion can be tenacious, but that doesn’t mean treatment is ineffective or unlikely to succeed.

You should never attempt to stop using Halcion without some type of professional supervision. Your doctor can recommend a safe plan, but if you are already experiencing addiction you may need more specialized care. Your recovery journey at Alta Mira begins with safe, supervised detox.

Making Private Detox Safer

For most drugs of abuse, detox triggers uncomfortable, painful withdrawal symptoms. The risks of going through withdrawal include relapse in response to these symptoms. For Librium and other benzodiazepines, however, there are even more dangerous risks. Halcion withdrawal causes anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and increased heart rate. It may also trigger seizures.

To safely detox, you need 24-hour supervision with medical care. Not only will this protect you if more serious side effects arise, but the right care helps you go through this difficult process more comfortably. With symptoms under control, you’ll be ready to begin your personalized treatment plan.

Individualized Treatment

Effective treatment for Halcion addiction takes into account each individual’s unique needs, limitations, and strengths. At Alta Mira, you will go through a thorough evaluation to determine the foundation for a specialized treatment plan. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment here. Every resident benefits from therapies and other approaches that best meet their needs.

Luxury Halcion addiction treatment at Alta Mira includes a variety of strategies. You’ll receive individual behavioral therapy, group therapy and support, and have the option to bring in your family for sessions. Experienced therapists will help you dig deeper to address all the issues in your life that have contributed to addiction: past traumas, relationship challenges, grief and loss, spirituality, and more.

Relapse Prevention

The best treatment for addiction to Halcion is ongoing. Relapse is a very real possibility, no matter how hard you work while a resident at Alta Mira. To minimize the risk of relapse and to ensure long-term wellness, we offer continuing care that doesn’t stop when you walk out the residence doors.

Our clinical team will coordinate your continuing treatment or therapy sessions and help develop a plan for your future. You can also participate in free support group meetings, regular check-ins, and quarterly renewals through our amazing alumni group. Consider substance use disorder to be a chronic illness, and it’s easier to understand how important these ongoing sessions are to long-term recovery.

Most people who take Halcion will consume it an hour or two before going to bed. But if they begin taking Halcion earlier and in heavier amounts, that is a sign of growing tolerance and a clear indicator of addiction.

Halcion dependency can develop in as little as two weeks, which is why users should proceed with extreme caution. The signs and symptoms of Halcion abuse and addiction may include:

• Excessive drowsiness, often during the daytime
• Mental confusion and memory problems
• Frequent dizziness or lightheadedness
• Blurred vision
• Slurred speech
• Low blood pressure and heart rate
• Poor equilibrium
• Physical weakness and a lack of endurance
• Breathing problems
• Overdosing on Halcion, either alone or in combination with other drugs

In their desperation to secure more supplies of the drug, people addicted to Halcion may visit multiple doctors seeking prescriptions for triazolam products, make illegal purchases on the black market, or even steal the drug (or the money to buy it) from friends and family. Often this behavior is entirely out of character, which reveals the intensity of a Halcion addiction.

Perhaps the biggest risk factor for Halcion addiction, and benzodiazepine dependency in general, is self-medicating behavior. People who try to treat sleeping problems or struggles with anxiety by self-administering drugs like Halcion are playing with fire since they won’t know how to manage dosages correctly. Medical supervision is essential when prescription medications are involved, and without that guidance, terrible mistakes are likely to occur.

In general, people who’ve had previous troubles with substance abuse are also vulnerable to Halcion addiction. It is important that individuals who’ve been treated for drug or alcohol dependency in the past be honest and straightforward when consulting with physicians about other health problems, so these medical professionals can take this into account when deciding what medications to prescribe—or not prescribe, as the case may be.

It is also important for patients to disclose their family history of substance abuse since this too can be a predictor of future difficulties with addictive medications.

The addictive nature of medications like Halcion is unquestioned, and even people with legitimate medical issues who seem at low risk for drug use disorders may become dependent if they violate the terms of their initial prescription.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Many people with Halcion addiction are also dependent on other drugs, and co-occurring opioid addiction is especially common. People who consume both types of prescription drugs simultaneously may be self-medicating for pain, anxiety, or insomnia, but research suggests that the majority of those who combine benzodiazepines with opioids are recreational users searching for enhanced euphoric effects.

In any event, people who develop substance abuse disorders often end up mixing multiple drugs, and benzodiazepine dependency is often accompanied by addictions to other intoxicants, including alcohol and those of the illicit variety.

Since Halcion is prescribed for insomnia, it is not surprising to discover that most of the mental health conditions comorbid with Halcion addiction produce sleeplessness as a side effect. Major depression, for example, is frequently associated with sleeping problems, as are the anxiety disorders that often plague people addicted to central nervous system suppressants.

Those who choose to self-medicate for anxiety and/or depression might try Halcion because of its reputation for potency, thinking it will help them even more than Xanax. But triazolam is not suitable for these conditions, and using it for this purpose can quickly lead to addiction.

During your stay at Alta Mira, you’ll have an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This will include comprehensive services for any co-occurring conditions that might be complicating or supporting your Halcion addiction.

We believe individuals are best able to focus on their recovery when immersed in a secure, serene, healing setting. That’s why we provide comfortable surroundings while maintaining the most advanced and sophisticated Halcion rehab program in California. Clients can expect compassionate care from our best-in-class Halcion addiction specialists.

Seeking a helping hand to guide you through these difficult times is not an easy decision. Our caring and experienced team at Alta Mira can help guide you through the next steps toward achieving lasting recovery.

Don’t let Halcion control your life. To begin your life-changing transformation, contact us today.