According to the World Health Organization, more than 65% of people suffering from alcohol dependence regularly use over-the-counter sedatives. In Ukraine, this figure is even higher – about 78%, according to the Ministry of Health for 2023.
“Patients often do not understand that sedatives are not a solution to the problem, but only a masking of symptoms, which can lead to the formation of a new addiction,” comments Alina Gruzina, a narcologist-psychiatrist at the TRANSFORMATION medical center.
Why do people choose self-medication?
According to research by the National Institute of Mental Health of Ukraine:
- 47% are trying to cope with a hangover syndrome
- 38% mask symptoms of anxiety
- 29% use them to normalize sleep
- 23% combine them with alcohol to enhance effect
Double addiction: a road to nowhere
“Over the past 5 years, we have observed an alarming trend: more than 40% of patients seeking help with alcohol addiction already have a concomitant addiction to sedatives,” notes Tatyana Gurenko, a narcologist at the TRANSFORMATION clinic.
Research shows that the combination of alcohol and sedatives increases the risk of death by 16 times. At the same time, 89% of people who use such combinations do not realize the real danger.
Popular drugs and their hidden threats
| Drug type | Purchase frequency | Dependency risk | Danger when combined with alcohol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal sedatives | 45% | Average | High |
| Combined sedatives | 35% | High | Critical |
| “Pharmaceutical” sleeping pills | 20% | Very high | Mortally dangerous |
Signs of addiction
“Unfortunately, most patients seek help too late,” says Alexander Dzyaba, anesthesiologist-resuscitator. “The first signs of addiction can be noticed after 2-3 weeks of regular use of sedatives.”
Statistics of complications during self-medication (data from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine for 2023):
- 34% of cases require emergency hospitalization
- 28% lead to the development of severe mental disorders
- 22% end in a comma or death
Professional approach to solving the problem
The medical center “TRANSFORMATION” has developed a comprehensive program for the treatment of double addiction, the effectiveness of which has been confirmed by many years of practice. According to the clinic’s statistics, 87% of patients who have completed the full course of treatment achieve stable remission.
Stages of professional treatment
“Treatment of double addiction requires a special approach,” explains the clinic’s chief physician. “You can’t just suddenly stop taking all your medications. This can lead to serious consequences.”
Our specialists have developed a safe treatment protocol:
Initial diagnostics:
- Comprehensive examination
- Analysis of the history of drug use
- Assessment of the degree of dependence
According to the clinic, correct initial diagnostics increases the effectiveness of treatment by 64%.
Inpatient treatment
The TRANSFORMATION clinic has created all the conditions for comfortable treatment:
- Modern medical equipment
- 24-hour supervision by specialists
- Individual and group sessions with a psychologist
- Comfortable wards of different categories
“The peculiarity of our approach is its complexity,” emphasizes Alina Gruzina. “We don’t just treat addiction, we help a person return to a full life.”
Guarantees and results
Statistics of successful treatment at the TRANSFORMATION clinic:
- 92% of patients successfully undergo detoxification
- 87% achieve stable remission
- 76% return to normal social life within 6 months
Take the first step towards freedom from addiction
Don’t let self-medication ruin your life. Professional help is a safe and effective way to recovery.
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Expert opinion
“The main danger is the”treatment with sedatives is that a person does not notice the moment of addiction formation,” concludes Tatyana Gurenko. “When a patient finally seeks help, much longer and more complex treatment is often required than would have been the case with early treatment.”
Remember: timely seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness, but a manifestation of concern for your health and future.
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