Methaqualone Drug Rehab
One of the more common sedative-hypnotic types of medications on the market today is methaqualone. It is a central nervous system depressant and exhibits side effects that are very similar in nature to that of barbiturates. Prescriptions for the drug peaked during the 1960’s and 1970’s as it was a drug that was primarily prescribed for helping insomniacs. However, recreational use of methaqualone became extremely popular as well with different age groups of the day.
Quaaludes or Sopors was what methaqualone was more commonly referred to. The drug originated in India where it was originally synthesized in 1951 and was then introduced to Europeans and Japanese as a more effective and safer substitute for barbiturates. Today, it is still widely prescribed in these areas as well as South Africa but not so much in the US. Despite this fact, addiction to the drug is still considered to be a serous public health threat and many addiction treatment and recovery centers now offer methaqualone drug rehabs.
Side effects of and overdosing on methaqualone
A weekly regimen of anywhere from 300 to 600 mg daily can result in physical and psychological dependency within a 2 or 3 weeks, so it should be viewed as an extremely addictive drug. Most addiction treatment and recovery centers today offer methaqualone drug rehab programs as we mentioned above. Individuals who recreationally use the drug will tell you that the side effects of the drug remind them of a “booze-free drunk.” The more common side effects include:
- drowsiness and fatigue
- euphoric states of consciousness
- increased sexual arousal (aphrodisiac)
- numbness in the fingers and toes (paresthesias)
- reduced respiration
- slowed heart rate
When consumed in larger doses, methaqualone can produce additional side effects including headaches, photophobia or eye pain that results from exposure to bright lighting, respiratory depression, and slurred speech. Where overdosing on Methaqualone is concerned, some of the more serious side effects that have been witnessed and can become life threatening in nature include:
- coma
- convulsions
- delirium
- hypertonia
- hyperreflexia
- renal insufficiency
- vomiting
Most importantly, cardiac and/or respiratory arrest can result and the individual can die from a Methaqualone overdose. It is very similar to barbiturate poisoning except that the individual’s motor difficulties tend to be greatly increased.
Methaqualone drug rehab
It is best to join the best methaqualone drug rehab programs that have high success rates such as Delray Recovery Center. We have both inpatient and outpatient facilities and sessions can be scheduled for individuals that work 9-5. It is our endeavor to reach out to those looking for hope of recovery to live a clean life with sobriety. It is for this reason, our professional staff are available to help you on a 24/7 basis.
