Clinically Reviewed on by Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist) All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.
Amytal is a Barbiturate drug prescribed to treat sleep disorders. Like many other medications used to treat sleep disorders, Amytal is only recommended as a short-term solution due to its addictiveness. Yet, many individuals abuse Amytal and develop addictions that significantly impair the quality of their life.
When an Amytal addiction arises, Amytal addiction treatment & rehab must be sought.
Amytal abuse and addictions arise when an individual becomes reliant on the euphoric sensations that the drug provides.
As Amytal and Barbiturate drugs relieve tension and reduce anxiety, many individuals consume Amytal to alleviate mental health disorders. However, doing so comes hand-in-hand with various short and long-term effects.
Often overlooked, the short and long-term effects of Amytal abuse and addictions include:
Though some of the effects of Amytal abuse naturally reduce, the long-term effects are often irreversible and require intense medical treatment.
Provided by outpatient and inpatient facilities, Amytal addiction treatment & rehab is widely available across the United Kingdom. Irrespective of whether outpatient or inpatient rehab is secured, the overall aim of Amytal addiction treatment & rehab is to ensure that individuals can recover and maintain their sobriety.
Outpatient Rehab
The NHS provides outpatient rehab for Amytal addictions. Offering greater flexibility, outpatient treatment secured via the NHS is free to complete and remains in high demand.
Treatment provided by outpatient NHS rehabs includes detoxification and one-to-one therapy. Those who opt for outpatient Amytal addiction treatment & rehab are required to meet with a psychologist a few times a week. Recovery support groups are also recommended.
Inpatient Rehab
An alternative option for Amytal addiction treatment, inpatient rehabs, such as our own, provide residential treatment to those struggling with addiction.
Unlike outpatient rehab, inpatient rehab requires complete dedication. As a result, those who choose to recover in an inpatient rehab must remain within the chosen facility as they progress through treatment.
Inpatient rehabs provide intense treatment programmes. While treatment is customised to suit each individual’s needs, these programmes combine one-to-one and group treatments.
Focusing on healing the body and the mind, our residential Amytal addiction treatment & rehab offers around the clock care, medical assistance and industry-leading treatments that cater to all aspects of addiction.
Our treatments for Amytal addictions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Though all of our treatments successfully enable those in recovery to overcome their Amytal addiction, no one addiction is the same. As a result, personalised treatment programmes are provided. Created by our medical team, our personalised treatment programmes take between 28 and 90 days to complete.
Although Amytal addiction treatment & rehab is tailored to the needs of each person, when treatment is obtained at our rehab, it is not uncommon for those in recovery to complete an Amytal detoxification before undergoing rehabilitation and therapy.
Detoxification essentially kick-starts an individual’s recovery by initiating the withdrawal process. Gradually removing harmful toxins from the brain and body, detoxification helps our clients begin to recover from the physical effects of their addiction.
While detoxification is successful, rehabilitation must also be completed when treatment is sought. This is because Amytal addictions are psychological disorders. Rehabilitation at our rehab combines several therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, stress management, counselling and mindfulness.
Administered on a one-to-one basis, these therapies address the underlying cause of addiction and help those in recovery develop coping strategies that ultimately prevent relapses.
At Asana Lodge, we have also developed other treatments that our clients can take advantage of. These include Satori Chair Therapy and NAD+ Therapy. Satori Chair Therapy encourages users to relax and recuperate from the psychological ramifications of addiction. Meanwhile, NAD+ Therapy restores cells that enable the body to return to optimal health.
Irrespective of the treatment provided, we continue to support those who complete Amytal addiction treatment & rehab at our rehab with 12-months of aftercare support.
Our Amytal addiction aftercare support includes weekly group therapy sessions, relapse prevention and one-to-one cognitive behavioural therapy.
Get In Touch
Asana Lodge is a leading UK based expert in Private Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment. Find out how we can help by getting in touch with our friendly team today.
Amytal addictions, like many other addictions, are virtually impossible to conquer without professional treatment. Yet, when treatment is sought, individuals go on to make a long-term recovery.
To seek our professional support and guidance, or to refer either yourself or a loved one for Amytal addiction treatment & rehab, please contact us directly.
The warning signs of Amytal addiction vary from person to person. However, many individuals will consume large quantities of Amytal, which can lead to an overdose. Others will become reliant on Amytal and will engage in risky behaviours to ensure that they can feed their addiction. When an individual becomes reliant on Amytal, they will also experience mood swings, and they will often isolate themselves to hide their addiction from others. The warning signs of Amytal addiction additionally include physical illnesses and psychological problems that cause an individual’s behaviour to drastically change.
Amytal addictions, like other substance addictions, arise from various factors. While many individuals are prescribed Amytal to treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia, those who develop an Amytal addiction often do so due to an underlying mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.
The effects that Amytal addictions have on the body are often fatal. Though short-term effects such as nausea, headaches and fever alleviate naturally and do not often have a significant impact, abusing Amytal can lead to seizures, tremors and death.
It’s well-accepted that people tend to drink and eat more around Christmas, some not doing so because it makes them feel good. Alcohol and mental health issues can rise up during the winter months, disappearing when summer comes. This may not just be a quirk of personality but could be…
Read More
If you or someone that you know and love is abusing alcohol or drugs and you believe that they have an addiction issue, it can be very difficult to get someone into a rehabilitation programme. Addiction is a disease and must be dealt with professionally to ensure long-term recovery is…
Read More
Have you ever wondered, what is snus, and what are the health effects and potential risks of snus? See our comprehensive overview information on this smokeless tobacco product. Snus is a smokeless tobacco product that originated in Sweden and is popular in some Nordic countries. It differs from traditional cigarettes…
Read More
