Amytal Addiction Treatment

Amytal was developed during World War II to treat psychiatric problems experienced by American soldiers following combat duties, and during the 1990s, Amytal was famously advertised as a ‘truth serum’.

Amytal is a type of barbiturate which is normally prescribed as either a sedative, anti-anxiety medication, or a pre-anaesthetic drug before surgery; however, the drug is highly addictive if used for long periods of time.

Patients commonly develop an addiction to Amytal when using the drug to combat sleeping disorders or long-lasting issues.

What is Amytal?

Amytal is a drug which is typically injected or consumed as a tablet. Amobarbital sodium is the active addictive substance contained within Amytal and is typically found as an odourless, white powder but can also come in tablet or pill form.

When ‘high’ on Amytal, addicts describe the feeling as similar to being drunk. Amytal can only be administered legally by a doctor, but it can also be bought illegally as it is a powerful and potentially lethal drug.

It’s a central nervous system depressant which can help people who need to sleep or relax and is primarily administered by a doctor in shot form.

Once in the bloodstream Amytal travels to sensors in the brain. A neurotransmitter known as GABA is released making the user feel relaxed.

How Amytal Detoxification works

Our Amytal detoxification programme takes place in our residential rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of London under the full supervision of our drug addiction team.

Withdrawal symptoms arise between ten to twelve hours after Amytal was last consumed and will stay until the drug is no longer in your system and your body has readjusted to normal levels.

Withdrawal symptoms are an inevitable part of an Amytal detox and can be quite painful meaning addicts who attempt withdrawal from home are likely to fail in their effects.

Choosing to go ‘cold turkey’ with detox is generally avoided as this can put you at extreme risk of physical and psychological damage.

Instead, our medical team implement controlled and tapered Amytal detoxification where consumption of the drug is gradually reduced over several days.

Does Amytal Rehab Work?

Residential rehab is the best place to receive addiction treatment for prescription drugs such as Amytal, as clients are surrounded by constant support and medical professionals who can help.

Overcoming a drug addiction alone can be daunting and extremely difficult, which is why the 24/7 presence of medical staff, recovery workers and peers is so beneficial.

If you are hoping to overcome addiction to Amytal, private drug and alcohol rehab is the best place to do it.

Medically assisted detox and addiction therapy programmes are the greatest way to overcome addiction.

Aftercare for Amytal Addiction

Recovery from Amytal addiction is a lifelong process and getting through those first few months is difficult.

To assist with the recovery journey after rehab, we provide clients with a year-long aftercare service completely free of charge, inclusive of dedicated helplines should clients feel at risk of a relapse or require advice.

We also recommend clients seek local support networks after rehab such as Narcotics Anonymous where you can share your experiences with others who are in a similar situation to you.

The team at Cassiobury Court want to help you get better, which is why we encourage our clients to join local Narcotics Anonymous groups in their area upon leaving our rehabilitation centre.