Intermezzo (Zolpidem) Addiction Treatment and Rehab

Available only by prescription, Intermezzo is a short-term sleep aid. When patients take Intermezzo for insomnia, it can help them fall asleep and also stay asleep through the night. The generic form is zolpidem, which is sold under brand-name drugs like Ambien. Intermezzo provides its therapeutic benefits by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain. The effects of Intermezzo in the brain are similar to those of benzodiazepines like Xanax. There is a risk of Intermezzo abuse and addiction. For someone who is addicted to Intermezzo, an addiction treatment and rehab program is the best option.

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Treatment Options for Intermezzo Addiction Symptoms

Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrollable, compulsive drug seeking and use. There are often many factors that play a role in the disease of addiction. For example, some elements of addiction may be genetic, while others are social and environmental. Due to the complexity of addiction, treatment should be multi-faceted. Treatment options for Intermezzo addiction symptoms have to focus on helping patients not only stop using the drug but also remaining drug-free. Options for Intermezzo addiction include behavioral counseling, medications and treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders when necessary, and long-term after-care planning and follow-up.

Intermezzo Medical Detox

The first step of any Intermezzo addiction treatment program is a medical detox. Intermezzo is a sedative-hypnotic that affects GABA receptors in the brain. This can cause physical dependence. When someone tries to stop using Intermezzo “cold turkey,” they experience withdrawal symptoms. Any drug that affects GABA can have severe withdrawal symptoms, including seizures. An Intermezzo medical detox helps ensure that patients are safe and more comfortable. Following a medical detox, the patient can then go straight into addiction treatment.

Intermezzo Rehabilitation Programs

Intermezzo rehabilitation programs are available in different formats and lengths. First, a person has to acknowledge that they have a problem with Intermezzo, and possibly other substances as well. An Intermezzo rehabilitation program usually has some considerations that are specific to this drug. First, Intermezzo addiction is often accompanied by co-occurring mental health disorders. A person who developed an Intermezzo addiction may require mental health care for those disorders during addiction treatment. Intermezzo is a drug that’s also often abused with other substances. For example, someone may regularly abuse or be addicted to both Intermezzo and alcohol or opioids. An Intermezzo rehabilitation program will have to treat these multiple addictions.

Inpatient Intermezzo Rehab

An inpatient rehab program is one that’s residential and intensive. Patients live onsite for a period of time, which is usually around 90 days. However, addiction treatment can be longer or shorter than 90 days. Inpatient Intermezzo rehab is best suited for someone who has chronically used large amounts of the drug, someone who has previously been unsuccessful in other treatment programs, or someone with a co-occurring mental health condition or polysubstance addiction disorder. An inpatient Intermezzo rehab offers a controlled, structured environment. Inpatient Intermezzo rehab will typically include a combination of group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy in many cases. Inpatient rehab can also include supplemental therapies and activities. Patients not only learn how to live drug-free, but how to stay that way even in the face of triggers that could lead them to relapse.

Outpatient Intermezzo Rehab

An outpatient Intermezzo rehab allows participants to maintain their daily lives while still participating in intensive therapy. An outpatient Intermezzo rehab allows patients to continue going to work and living at home, but they attend regular and frequent therapy and treatment sessions. Outpatient Intermezzo rehab is best-suited for someone with a mild addiction or someone who hasn’t previously tried other treatment options. Outpatient Intermezzo rehab can include cognitive-behavioral therapy and family therapy. Once someone completes the initial phase of intensive outpatient rehab, they can move on to fewer sessions a week.

Choosing An Intermezzo Rehab Center

When someone is choosing an Intermezzo rehab center, there are many different factors to keep in mind. The severity of the addiction is one of the primary considerations. For some people, while outpatient rehab might be more convenient, it just wouldn’t address the severity of their addiction. Any successful Intermezzo rehab center needs to include specific steps, regardless of the setting. These steps include a medical detox program, behavioral counseling, medication when necessary, treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions, and long-term aftercare planning to prevent relapse.

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