Temazepam is a prescribed medication that’s commonly used to treat sleep and anxiety disorders. However, unfortunately, like many benzodiazepines, it is highly addictive and those who are prescribed it by a doctor must be monitored closely.
Here, we look at temazepam addiction in more detail and highlight what you can do if you’re worried about your own usage or someone you care about.
Prescribed by doctors in the UK for sleep and anxiety issues, temazepam is a benzodiazepine that is highly addictive. It works by slowing brain activity, resulting in feelings of relaxation. It’s these addictive feelings that some people try to replicate.
For this reason, temazepam is typically only prescribed for short periods of time but still, individuals can begin to build a drug addiction to it.
Similar to other prescription drugs, many people wrongly assume that you can’t get addicted to them or that it isn’t dangerous. However, a temazepam addiction occurs because the substance influences the chemical structure of the brain.
As the brain seeks the desired effects of relaxation more often, you’ll likely need higher doses of the substance. This is called tolerance.
Unfortunately, when substances like temazepam are taken regularly, dependence can also be built which is why some individuals will find it difficult to stop taking the substance and will experience withdrawal symptoms without it.
This is one of the biggest indications of a temazepam addiction. Other signs include compulsive use of temazepam, using it without a prescription and continuing to use it despite the negative effects it’s having on your life and health.
If you recognise any of these behaviours, either in yourself or a loved one, then it’s important to get help. Addiction can soon spiral but support is out there and the road to recovery might be closer than you think. Call us today on 01475 303998.
Prescription drug addiction is a serious health condition that can have a massive impact on your life. This includes affecting your health, finances, relationships and career. One of the biggest dangers of addiction is that users build up a tolerance and dependence on the drug.
As mentioned above, not only do they require more of the substance for the desired effect (which could lead to an overdose in worst-case scenarios) but trying to stop taking the substance can result in difficult and dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
Drug addiction can also have a big impact on your health. In the short-term that includes mental health concerns, stomach issues, muscle weakness and loss of coordination. Over longer periods, this can include sleep concerns, organ damage, coma and even death.
One of the first steps in treatment is to complete a drug detox. This is where the substance leaves your body and is essential before any treatment or therapy can begin.
Lots of people try to detox at home but challenging side effects, which are completely normal, meaning they struggle to complete it. However, when you complete detoxification as part of a rehab programme, you’ll have support and guidance from a team of experts.
The withdrawal phase lasts around 7-10 days and the first symptoms are usually experienced in 6-24 hours. This includes stomach concerns, sweating and cold and flu-like symptoms. However, as well as having their support, the team looking after you will be able to prescribe medication to help ease the effects.
Once your detox is complete, you’ll be ready to start a range of treatments and therapy. This combination means that both physical and psychological symptoms are treated, and it gives individuals the best chance of long-term recovery.
This is one of the most common questions that is asked. Typically, at Nova Recovery, we recommend 28-day rehabilitation programmes as we believe this gives individuals the best opportunity to mitigate physical symptoms and start working on psychological concerns.
However, just because your time at rehab comes to an end, it doesn’t mean that your journey is over.
We work with local support groups in Scotland to ensure that you have the right help and guidance you need in the community. This includes the likes of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Our phone line is also always open for those who have completed rehabilitation with us.
Situated in Largs, on the Scottish coast, Nova Recovery is proud to have created an environment which is safe and supportive for all kinds of people suffering with addiction.
Our team are all experienced in addiction and recovery and we know that it can affect lots of people – whether you’re the individual with the addiction or a concerned family member and friend. For this reason, we offer help to everyone affected by addiction.
Individuals can call or email us to discuss their fears and goals and to find out what type of treatment is on offer. Families and friends can do that too and can also use our intervention and referral service if they’re ready to act.
Our private addiction recovery centre is homely, welcoming and the ideal space to heal your body and mind. Plus, so many people have walked out of the doors with a new mindset and approach to life – whatever their original goals were.
So, if you want to get onto the path to recovery, you don’t need to do it alone. Instead, our team is here to guide you and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Contact us today to start your treatment – you can call on 01475 303998 or email info@novarecovery.co.uk.
John Gillen
- Author
- Last updated: December 19, 2023
John has travelled extensively around the world, culminating in 19 years’ experience looking at different models. He is the European pioneer of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) treatment to Europe in 2010; and recently back from the USA bringing state of the art Virtual Reality Relapse Prevention and stress reduction therapy. His passion extends to other metabolic disturbances and neurodegenerative diseases. The journey continues. In recent times, John has travelled to Russia to study and research into a new therapy photobiomudulation or systemic laser therapy working with NAD+ scientists and the very best of the medical professionals in the UK and the USA, together with Nadcell, Bionad Hospitals own select Doctors, nurses, dieticians and therapists. Johns’ passion continues to endeavour to bring to the UK and Europe new developments with NAD+ Therapy in preventive and restorative medicine and Wellness. In 2017 John Gillen was made a visiting Professor at the John Naisbitt university in Belgrade Serbia.
Dr Stacey Vettraino (General Practitioner)
- Clinical Reviewer
- Last reviewed: November 9, 2023
Dr Stacey Vettraino has been a GP for over 15 years and has been involved in GP management for 7 of these. Over the last few years, Dr Vettraino has worked towards a portfolio career, working as a GP in various parts of Scotland and within the private sector – including Bupa as a private GP, Health Assessments, and Menopause Clinics. She has had a longstanding interest in psychiatry and has previously held a post in Old Age Psychiatry post-GP training focusing on dementia. Her interest in addictions has steadily grown from work as a GP and Dr Vettraino is now excited and privileged to be part of addiction treatment.
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