ProSom Addiction and ProSom Abuse
Siobahn Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies, discusses ProSom Addiction and ProSom Abuse in this Special Report.
What is ProSom?
ProSom is a prescription medication used as an insomnia treatment.
It is part of a group of medications called benzodiazepines.
As with other benzodiazepine medication, ProSom can be abused and lead to addiction or dependence.
ProSom Addiction and ProSom Abuse
What are the effects of ProSom?
ProSom abuse is more likely to recur if the medication is taken on a daily basis for a long period of time or in high doses.
It is also more likely to happen in people with a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
In general ProSom should only be used for a short period of time as long-term use increases the risk of dependence.
What is ProSom addiction and abuse?
Just like with other sleeping medications there is the possibility of becoming addicted to ProSom.
Addiction or dependence is when a person feels that he or she needs to continue taking a medication.
When a person is addicted to a medication, the body cannot properly function without it, and withdrawal symptoms can occur if the medication is stopped.
When withdrawal symptoms are experienced, people often feel like they need to stay on the medication just to prevent these symptoms from occurring again.
What are the side effects of ProSom?
The side effects of ProSom include: headache, pain, daytime drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness and breast enlargement in males.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of ProSom?
The withdrawal symptoms of ProSom include: irritability, sweating, upset stomach and vomiting, stomach cramps and insomnia.
ProSom Addiction and Abuse
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