What Is a Uk Sleeping Pills Addiction Like?

Most people get benzodiazepines and Z-substances prescribed by their doctor. They use low doses that they usually don't increase on their own. Nevertheless, dependency can develop after just a few weeks. Doctors then often speak of a so-called low-dose dependency. During this time, the body gets used to the UK sleeping pills and develops a tolerance. The sleeping pill is then no longer as strong. Then sleep disturbances can occur, although you continue to take the UK sleeping pills. Withdrawal symptoms when weaning are also possible.

To counteract the reduced effect, some people increase the dose. However, this can increase the side effects of the drug. If the dose is further increased, high-dose dependence may develop. Here those affected take very high doses of the UK sleeping pills and the body has usually developed a high tolerance for the drug. Symptoms of intoxication , dullness, depression , thinking and memory problems can then occur. Affected people try to always have enough tablets in stock.

What are the consequences of addiction to UK sleeping pills?

Not every person who takes benzodiazepines or Z-substances over a longer period of time suffers consequential damage. The most important consequences include getting used to the UK sleeping pills and the withdrawal symptoms when the pills is stopped. In the specialist literature, possible consequences include memory disorders with high benzodiazepine doses, an increase in sleep disorders, and anxiety disorders or behavioral disorders in connection with alcohol called. However, it is not clear whether these problems really occurred as a result of an addiction to sleeping pills. It also plays a role in which dose the sleeping pill is taken. High doses combined with other substances or medicines - for example,

alcohol or certain painkillers - can lead to serious disorders such as coma or lack of oxygen in the blood.

How common is sleeping pills UK  addiction?

It is not possible to say exactly how many people in UK are affected by addiction to sleeping pills UK. A nationwide survey from 2018 showed that around seven percent of the people surveyed had taken sleeping pills UK or tranquilizers in the previous twelve months. Men used sleeping pills UKor tranquilizers somewhat less frequently (6.4%) than women (7.9%). Persons aged 21 to 24 years and 60 to 64 years used sleeping pills and sedatives most frequently (9.1% to 10.0%). 0.4% of those questioned had either abused or depended on sleeping pills. Only people between the ages of 18 and 64 were interviewed. However, experts assume that people over the age of 64 are much more likely to be affected by the abuse and addiction to sleeping pills. The results should therefore be viewed with caution. In addition, the figures are only based on the participants' own statements and, for example, the information on dependence was not checked by a doctor.

Treating addiction to sleeping pills UK

What is the benefit of treating a sleeping pill addiction?

The treatment of sleeping pills UK addiction can have different goals. The most important goal is to stop taking sleeping pills UK. If this is not possible, one can at least achieve fewer sleeping pills UK taken. In this way, the side effects of the sleeping pill can be alleviated. You may be able to try again sometime later to stop taking the drug. An alternative to stopping would be to switch the patient to a less harmful drug. Some people with addiction to sleeping pills UK also choose not to seek treatment.