Lunesta is a prescribable hypnotic sleep aid

Lunesta(eszopiclone) is a widely prescribed sleep aid that works by chemically binding with receptors in the brain that are unbalanced. Side effects including sleep walking, memory problems, and confusion and there is a considerable risk of dependency, even when the medicine is taken as prescribed.

People are inclined to become addicted to a sleep aid like Lunesta because once they stop taking it their insomnia returns, they will have trouble reaching the REM stage of sleep, and their sleep pattern will have been modified.

If you find yourself believing that sleep will never be possible without taking Lunesta, telling yourself that tonight will be the last night you take Lunesta, or worrying about when and how you'll be able to get your next prescription, you're already addicted to Lunesta. Other warning signs include: increasing your dosage without consulting with your doctor, taking the medication for enjoyment, visiting multiple doctors to acquire more prescriptions, and constantly feeling fatigued even when you do manage to get a full night's rest.

The first step to overcoming addiction is admitting that you have a problem. Lunesta dependency requires a unique treatment plan because not only does the addict have to battle the addiction but they also have to treat the underlying cause of their insomnia.

The "cold turkey" treatment method is strongly discouraged when dealing with Lunesta addiction. Withdrawal symptoms range from moderate to severe and can even be life- threatening. Nausea, vomiting, chills, muscle cramps and spasms, sensitivity to light, and panic attacks are common. Someone experiencing sleep aid withdrawal may also suffer increased blood pressure, hallucinations, and seizures.

When you decide to seek help it's important to know that you are not alone. A CDC study reported that over 9 million adults in America regularly use sleep aids each year. Abuse of sleep aids causes over 30,000 hospital visits each year and 21% of people taking prescription sleep aids report suicidal thought.

There are a variety of resources available to help addicts. One of the most successful treatment options is a stay in a rehabilitation center. For immediate help talk to a specialist, 24 hours a day, on the addiction treatment hotline. An informative guide about treatment options and treatment centers worldwide is also available.