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What is Lunesta?

Lunesta is a drug used to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping. The generic name of Lunesta is eszopiclone. It is primarily prescribed to help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. However, addiction to sleeping pills such as Lunesta is possible. You may begin to crave Lunesta, a significant indication of addiction.

Continuously putting off quitting Lunesta, isolating yourself from friends and family, and feeling like your life would be impossible without using this drug are also common indicators of addiction. At Resurgence, we understand addiction, and we are here to help.

Understanding Lunesta Addiction

With Lunesta, abuse can quickly turn into an addiction. To answer the question, “Is Lunesta addictive?” — yes, it is. Using Lunesta may become part of a routine.

This routine is not healthy once it begins to exceed the time frame prescribed by doctors. Additionally, some people experience heightened energy levels and cognitive functions due to uninterrupted deep sleep and begin to abuse Lunesta for this reason. The use of Lunesta without a prescription can result in addiction.

Addiction is most often termed an illness because it affects the brain’s circuitry resulting in reckless decision-making, biased reward processing, and poor emotional regulation. This is no different in the case of addiction to Lunesta.

It subtly alters the standard ways the brain processes information and sends responses out to the entire nervous system. At Resurgence, we offer a variety of effective treatments, from inpatient services, outpatient care, IOP, and many others.

Effects and Abuse of Lunesta

As was earlier mentioned, Lunesta is a sedative-hypnotic commonly used to treat sleep disorders. Is Lunesta addictive, as well? Yes. To prevent abusing Lunesta, there are some basic behaviors you need to avoid. Some of these include using Lunesta for any other purpose other than helping you sleep at night, crushing the pill into a powder to snort it, using more than what was prescribed by your physician, and using Lunesta longer than is prescribed or without a prescription at all.

Lunesta works by binding with specific receptors in the brain to produce a calming effect that slows down the brain’s activities, helping you sleep. When you use Lunesta; and do not get enough sleep, you tend to experience memory loss, hallucinations, and dizziness.

In some cases, people even go about doing various activities such as eating, making phone calls, driving, and many other things without being aware of their actions. Hence, abusing Lunesta is not only harmful to you but potentially to others around you. This also explains why Lunesta is a controlled substance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lunesta

Is Lunesta a narcotic? And why is Lunesta a controlled substance? These are frequently asked questions about Lunesta. Yes, Lunesta is a schedule-IV controlled substance because of users’ tendency to become physically or mentally dependent on the drug.

While physical dependence in itself does not constitute addiction, frequently, it comes along with addition. Now you know the answers to: “Is Lunesta a narcotic?” and “Why is Lunesta a controlled substance?”

Mental Illness and Symptoms of Lunesta Addiction

Addiction is considered a brain disease or mental illness caused by compulsive substance abuse despite knowledge of its harmful consequences. A person struggling with addiction often becomes less productive, and their relationships tend to suffer. This is no different in the case of Lunesta.

You might experience erratic sleep patterns and eating habits. It is common also to experience mood swings and total personality changes, including engaging in risky or out-of-character behavior. Resurgence has programs in place that can help you re-discover yourself and work your way back from addiction.

Managing Withdrawal from Lunesta

If you have been abusing Lunesta for an extended period, it is usually challenging to quit immediately. To avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms, doctors typically gradually reduce the dosage to taper individuals off the medication. This does not mean you will not experience some of the withdrawal symptoms; however, your symptoms are more likely to be mild and bearable.

People who struggle with addiction to Lunesta may experience difficulties sleeping during their period of treatment. At Resurgence, holistic and complementary methods have been useful to our clients and yielded positive results. You can engage in activities that will promote healthy sleeping habits. Some of these activities include yoga, mindfulness techniques, meditation, nutritional meal planning, and other fitness programs.

Resurgence is Committed to You

To recover from Lunesta addiction, you need medical and therapeutic support, such as Resurgence’s support. At Resurgence, we are committed to delivering the best possible care and service.

Part of our services includes developing a payment plan that works for you. We accept most PPO insurance as well, and after you complete a form, we will contact your insurance provider.

Above all, we strive to offer a recovery program tailored to your specific needs without an exorbitant price tag. We are here for you.