How to Identify Klonopin Addiction

While the opioid epidemic is a huge concern in Ohio and around the country, there are other problematic drugs that can lead to serious side effects or death. These include benzodiazepines. One of the most popular benzodiazepines is Klonopin, also known by its generic name Clonazepam.

What Is Klonopin?

Kloponin is an anti-anxiety medication that is used to treat both seizures and panic disorder. It is also used for short-term anxiety relief. According to MedicineNet, “clonazepam and other benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.” While it is a prescribed medication for some, the misuse of Kloponin can lead to serious health effects.

The Signs of Klonopin Misuse

Are you worried that you or someone you know may be misusing Kloponin? Here are some of the signs of Kloponin misuse:

• The most common effects include dizziness and sedation. You could have trouble keeping your balance.
• People who misuse Kloponin can also feel disoriented, depressed, weak, confused and irritable.
• Your speech could be slurred.
• You could have a poor appetite.
• You may forget what you are doing or find that you lack inhibitions.
• There are also more serious side effects, such as an increased risk of suicide, respiratory and blood pressure problems, fainting and an enlarged liver.
• Kloponin also works with alcohol to increase the effects of that substance, so if you drink when you are also using Kloponin, you could find that you feel even more sedated.
• Over time, the long-term misuse of Kloponin can lead to ongoing dizziness and feelings of tiredness and depression.

These effects can lead to additional problems. For example, if you try to operate a vehicle when you are using Kloponin, you could find yourself dizzy, weak, confused and forgetful. You could make poor choices because you feel depressed or lack inhibitions. If you combine Kloponin with other drugs such as opioids, this can lead to serious impacts such as slowed breathing and even death.

Addiction Treatment Options in Ohio

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, you should stop Kloponin use when you have medical support, since “stopping clonazepam abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, tremor, dizziness, blood pressure changes, rapid heart rate and seizures.”

Thankfully, there are resources to help you move away from Kloponin addiction and into recovery. The Recovery Village Columbus offers:

• Medical assistance at the beginning of your recovery, so that you can feel healthy and confident in your ability to stop substance misuse
• Ongoing inpatient and outpatient treatment options so that you can focus on your recovery
• Counseling, group therapy and other alternative treatments so that you can build the skills and tools you need to become sober
• Support for those with dual diagnoses such as depression, anxiety or other mental health or behavioral challenges, since these diagnoses can also contribute to substance misuse.

Are you seeking Klonopin addiction treatment options? If so, connect with The Recovery Village Columbus today. We offer a supportive environment in which you can move from substance misuse to sobriety. Contact The Recovery Village Columbus and learn about admission today.