Abilify Addiction and Abuse
Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Abilify addiction and abuse.
What is Abilify?
Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar one disorder in adults and adolescents.
What is Abilify addiction and abuse?
According to a literature review conducted by The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies, Abilify does not appear to have been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence.
Abilify Addiction and Abuse
However, in physical dependence studies in monkeys, withdrawal symptoms were observed upon abrupt cessation of dosing.
Consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse and such patients should be observed closely for signs of Abilify misuse or abuse.
For example, the development of tolerance, increases in dose, or drug-seeking behavior.
What are some of the side-effects of Abilify?
The side effects of Abilify include: a feeling of restlessness with an inability to sit still, indigestion, infrequent bowel movements, drowsiness, dizziness, chronic trouble sleeping, head pain, vomiting and anxiety.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Abilify?
Abilify withdrawal symptoms can include insomnia, hallucinations or delusions, and bipolar symptoms such as manic or depressive episodes. These symptoms may not improve with time as they may be symptoms of the underlying disorder.
Abilify Addiction Abuse
Click Here to Download a PDF version of this report.
[powerpress]
Do you have more questions about Abilify Addiction and Abuse?
Our experienced counselors are available 24 hours a day to take your call and get you the help or information you need.
Call our Toll-Free Recovery Hotline at 1-800-839-1682 and discover the best treatment options for you.
Our drug rehab center offers a unique and affordable holistic approach to addiction treatment.
Our holistic addiction and treatment program has helped addicts from all over the United States, Europe and Canada overcome their substance addictions and achieve long term recovery. We treat the individual’s specific needs, including working with families.