Addiction to Amytal: Treatment Options and Recovery

The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

Amytal is a name for a barbiturate that comes from amobarbital. It is an addictive substance that has a sedative and hypnotic effect when ingested. When prescribed by a doctor, Amytal calms anxiety, relaxes muscles, and induces sleep. However, because of its sedating effects and the “high” it gives, drug abuse of Amytal is common. It has typical sedation effects at low doses, but it can be fatal at higher doses. Amytal abuse is serious and extremely life-threatening. Abuse statistics indicate that as many as one out of every 10 people who overdose by barbiturate abuse or abusing barbiturate mixtures will die. If you are battling an addiction to Amytal, reach out to a loved one or a trusted medical professional for help. There are numerous rehab centers ready to help you recover from your addiction to Amytal and regain control of your life.

Symptoms and Effects of Amytal Abuse

Taking a prescription drug without a physician’s approval is extremely dangerous, especially if you take too much of it. Abuse of Amytal is especially hazardous. Too high of a dose could potentially cost the user their life. If you or someone you know is abusing Amytal, seek a treatment provider or a treatment facility. A drug rehab center may be beneficial for you to get the levels of care required to overcome the substance abuse of Amytal.

Some of the possible effects of Amytal abuse include the following:

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Confusion
Headaches
Anxiety
Fever
Insomnia
Tremors
Lack of insight/judgment
Slurred or slow speech
Poor coordination
Euphoria
Calmness
Over-confidence
Memory loss
Extreme changes in behavior
Muscle weakness

Treatment Programs and Options for Amytal Addiction

There are multiple options when it comes to treating an Amytal addiction. The most common is an inpatient program. Drug detox is not easy on your own since withdrawal symptoms can be intense. Detox programs under the care of an inpatient program staff trained in drug detox are beneficial in making the process as easy as possible for someone with a substance abuse problem. Inpatient treatment programs provide 24-hour supervision focusing on mental health (especially for those with a co-occurring disorder), behavioral health, and physical treatment. Because there are no distractions and no way to access more drugs, the user is able to fully focus on recovering without fear of a substance abuse relapse. Other treatment options include intensive outpatient treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, a 12-step program, support groups, and sober-living homes.

Recovery is a complex process, but it is possible. If you or a loved one is abusing Amytal, talk to a trusted behavioral health professional to see which drug rehab program will best support your next steps toward recovery.