Barbiturates
One of the most widely abused types of pills and the most addictive is within the class of drugs known as barbiturates. These are CNS depressants that work to slow the normal function of the brain and produce sedation, reduce anxiety and minimize sleep disorders. Barbiturates are both physically and psychologically addictive which means that the need for treatment if one becomes addicted to these drugs is also rather high.
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Upon taking barbiturates for a prolonged period of time the individual is likely to build a tolerance to the drug and the potential for addiction increases. Tolerance is the physical need for the individual to take more and more of a drug in order to produce the same effects. For those taking barbiturates, the likelihood of tolerance building is relatively high even within the first 14 days of use and this is what leads directly to physical addiction.
Psychological addiction to barbiturates can include increased anxiety and other mental health problems that are most often treated through counseling and therapy. While the potential for psychological addiction to barbiturates is relatively low compared to the potential for physical addiction, there is still a good chance that an individual taking these drugs will suffer some form of addiction either physically, psychologically or potentially both.
Types of Barbiturates
Various types of barbiturates exist but the most common include:
- Amytal
- Alurate
- Vesparax
- Soneryl
- Fiorinal
- Fioricet
- Phanodorm
- Prominal
- Mebaral
- Brevital
- Numbutal
- Luminal
- Seconal
- Lotusate
- Surital
- Pentothal
Treatment for Barbiturate Addiction
Fortunately, there are many different forms of treatment available for those who become addicted to barbiturates. Some of the most common methods of treatment for this type of addiction include detox and counseling in an inpatient treatment facility. Outpatient programs are also available to provide less monitored but still highly effective care for those who suffer from barbiturate addiction. If you or someone you love is addicted to barbiturates, seek immediate medical help at a local pill rehab center or treatment facility in your town.
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