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A depressant, which is sometimes called a downer, is a type of drug that lowers neurotransmission activity in the brain. In other words, they decrease the electrical activity of brain cells or reduce arousal stimulation in various areas of the brain. Depressants can have various effects, including sedation, pain relief, and muscle relaxation. Examples of depressants include alcohol, benzodiazepines (like Xanax), and barbiturates.
While opioids are currently the most famous drugs of addiction today, alcohol and other depressants remain some of the most common drugs that cause substance use disorders. How Does Depressant Addiction Work? Depressant addiction involves complex interactions between the body and mind. Depressants activate reward circuits in the brain, leading to feelings of euphoria. This pleasurable sensation can become habit-forming, driving individuals to seek alcohol or depressant drugs repeatedly. Your reward center is designed to motivate you to pursue life-sustaining things like food, comfortable shelter, and companionship. It's difficult to stop an addiction once it starts because the drug rewires your brain to consider it one of those life-sustaining activities. Depressant Withdrawal Symptoms Another reason depressants are difficult to quit once an addiction has developed is because of withdrawal. Depressant withdrawal refers to the symptoms that occur when someone stops using depressant substances, such as alcohol or sedatives. Symptoms can include:
Depressant withdrawal symptoms also make stopping an addiction even harder. Not only are you trying to give something up that your brain feels is necessary, but doing so makes you feel physically and emotionally worse. |
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long is your program?
Wings of Life offers a 90-day residential program. Graduates of the 90 day program may also be eligible for transition, extended-term and ministry training programs.
Do you accept insurance?
Since Wings of Life is not a medical facility, we are unable to accept insurance.
Who can visit?
Immediate family members are allowed to visit. Immediate family includes legal spouses, children, parents, siblings aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Pastors and positive supporters may participate in visitation once approved by staff.
How much does your program cost?
Wings of Life provides a quality recovery program at an affordable cost. Please call 251-333-4800
to speak with our admissions staff about the cost of the program. Do You provide detox services
No, we do not provide medical detox services. Please seek medical assistance for detox services prior to coming into our program.
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Depressant Addiction Treatment and Support
While overcoming depressant addiction is difficult, it can be treated and managed with help. The first step is often medical detox, which can help you avoid dangerous withdrawal symptoms. However, detox is usually not enough. Proven methods, like behavioral therapies, are available to help you cope with life without depressants. In behavioral therapies, a therapist will help you identify and change harmful behaviors related to substance use. In many ways, the opposite of addiction is connection. Wings of Life offers Christ-centered addiction recovery that will foster a connection with other people to provide peer support and encouragement. Addiction often makes people feel spiritually unhealthy, but you can also renew or pursue a spiritual connection with Christ in recovery. Seeking Depressant Addiction Recovery If you or someone you know is struggling with depressant addiction, remember that help is available. Reach out to Wings of Life for professional addiction treatment and support. You don't have to face this alone. Take the first step toward recovery today. |
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