The ABC’s of Ambien Addiction, Withdrawal and Treatment
Typically, Ambien—the common brand name for zolpidem, a pharmaceutical drug—is used to treat sleeping disorders, particularly insomnia. Being a sedative-hypnotic (the class of drug it’s in), Ambien is recommended for short-term use and per a medical doctor’s supervision only. Further, since Ambien is classified as a Schedule IV drug, it has a legitimate medical use,…