How to Treat Depressants Addiction

Barbiturates, such as Mebaral and Nembutal, and benzodiazepines, such as Valium and ****, are all forms of depressants which can become highly addictive. Addictions to such drugs are serious and require proper treatment in order to safely detox from them.

Instructions

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  Speak to a doctor about proper means of detoxification. Suddenly stopping depressants due to addiction can cause serious harm. You can quickly become highly depressed, anxious or have other adverse physical and mental side effects. It is important to detox with the guidance of a doctor or in a rehabilitation center where the process can be administered slowly and safely.

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  Get regular psychological treatment, before, during and after detoxification. Because depressants are most commonly taken or prescribed due to mental and emotional distress, to properly treat an addiction it is important to get to the cause of the addiction. There are multiple forms of therapy, including cognitive, behavior and hypnotherapy which can help you to overcome the emotional and mental stresses which led you to the drugs in the first place.

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  Go to group therapy sessions regularly. Your psychologist can recommend a number of different groups where you can go and discuss your struggles and successes with others like you. These group meetings are often helpful for people long after detox, and helps to ensure that treatment of your addiction lasts for a lifetime.

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  Consider alternative therapies which may help you to kick your addiction and balance emotional and physical stresses. Acupuncture, energy therapy, massage, nutritional counseling and even herbal therapy can all help you to ease into a new and healthier lifestyle.