Ambien is one of the most prescribed prescription sleep aids. Advertising for the drug has been ubiquitous in print and broadcast media for years. But despite this familiarity, Ambien is also sought out by abusers and addicts. Here are four facts about Ambien addiction that may be surprising. 1. Ambien Addiction Is Dangerous Doctors prescribe Ambien readily. Users may not think twice about sharing a few spare pills with a friend who can’t...

Although many Americans see nothing wrong with taking a pill to help them sleep, long-term use of Ambien, Ambien abuse or turning to Ambien as a first reaction to insomnia can lead to dangerous complications. Learning about the drug and possible consequences of use can help you make the decision to seek help to end yours or a loved one’s Ambien use. Ambien Abuse Can Put You in the Hospital According to studies reported in Men’s...

Ambien addiction develops due to both environmental and genetic factors. The initial decision to abuse Ambien is based solely on environmental factors, such as ease of accessibility or pressure from peers. However, once a person has abused Ambien, the development of an addiction depends largely on genetic factors. Some people respond differently than others to substance abuse. A person with a genetic predisposition to addiction may experience a...

Ambien works by dampening arousal signals in the brain, thereby allowing sleep to occur. This drug does not treat underlying causes of sleep problems, but it does provide short-term respite from insomnia until lasting solutions can be found. How Ambien Addiction Forms Some individuals become addicted to Ambien because they illegally acquire the medication to get high. Other people become accidentally addicted to this drug after doctors give them...

Contrary to what many people assume, prescription drugs are addictive. Most painkillers, anxiety medications, mood stabilizers and anti-depressants have addictive properties, which is why they come with specific dosage instructions. While people often ignore prescription details, these details are designed to minimize problems from drug abuse. While there is no guarantee for how each person will respond to a drug, doctors have the knowledge to...

Addiction usually begins in a similar vein as experimentation. Experimentation is usually marked by sporadic and recreational usage. In the case of a sleep aid such as Ambien it can even be doctor prescribed. According to a study by National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), experimentation is usually a short period in a person’s life that is over as they pass into a new phase. Addiction is the compulsive abuse of a...