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Understanding benzodiazepines & long-term effects

Benzodiazepines are a category of drugs that are most commonly prescribed to treat symptoms associated with anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Popular medications that contain benzodiazepines include Xanax, which contains the benzo alprazolam; Valium, which contains diazepam; and Ativan, which contains lorazepam.

Unfortunately, the beneficial effects of benzodiazepines, which can include enhanced mood, serenity, and relaxation, make these drugs popular substances of abuse, both for individuals who are trying to self-medicate as well as those who are searching for a recreational high. Regardless of why a person begins to abuse a benzo, they risk becoming dependent, which is known clinically as benzodiazepine use disorder.

When an individual becomes dependent upon a benzodiazepine, they may lose the ability to control the amount and frequency of their benzo abuse, and may begin to prioritize benzo abuse over personal, familial, and professional obligations. The intensity of the urge to continue abusing benzodiazepines can make it extremely difficult for a person to stop using.

At this stage, professional treatment is often the best option. However, prior to getting the best care that can empower a person to overcome benzodiazepine addiction, they must stop abusing this drug.

What happens during benzo withdrawal

Attempting to end one’s abuse of benzodiazepines can be a difficult and painful process.

One of the characteristics of benzodiazepine addiction is that the individual’s body adapts to the presence of this drug, and will crave it when the person stops or reduces their abuse of this drug. When a person who has developed benzodiazepine use disorder tries to curtail their use of this drug, the body will respond by triggering a series of unpleasant symptoms, which is known as withdrawal.

Depending upon the nature and severity of an individual’s benzodiazepine addiction, withdrawal may include powerful cravings for the drug, nausea, racing heart rate, anxiety, muscle pain, tremors, excessive perspiration, irritability, and a host of other distressing symptoms. This experience constitutes withdrawal.

When a person attempts to withdraw from benzodiazepines on one’s own, these symptoms can quickly push them back into a pattern of benzo abuse. The physical pain and psychological torment can overwhelm even the most dedicated individual, especially because they know that relief can be achieved simply by once again taking a benzo. When a person is pushed back into benzo abuse, their sense of shame and failure can actually exacerbate the behavior, resulting in increased benzo abuse and a diminished likelihood of getting help.

The good news is that there is a better way. At a medically monitored detoxification program that is part of a reputable addiction treatment center, an individual can receive the best, comprehensive care that will allow them to successfully rid their body of benzodiazepines and prepare for a drug-free future.

Detoxification at 0ur benzo addiction treatment center

Detoxification, which is often referred to by the shortened term of detox, is a process through which poisons or other impurities are removed from one’s body. In the case of benzodiazepine addiction, detox refers specifically to the medically monitored process through which a person rids their body of benzos with minimal risk and maximum comfort.

As the best detox center for benzo abuse, every aspect of treatment at Sierra Tucson is customized to ensure each person’s specific strengths, needs, and treatment goals are properly addressed. For this reason, no two people will have identical experiences while in our care. However, the following are among the features of detox that apply to most people who complete this process with us:

• Detox at our treatment center occurs in a closely monitored environment where comfort and safety are our top priorities.
• While in detox at our premier treatment center, individuals will be cared for by experienced and dedicated professionals who are prepared to address any issues that arise at any point in the process.
• The closely controlled nature of detox at our treatment center means that individuals who complete this process will have no access to benzodiazepines, meaning that they cannot act on the temptation to relapse.
• Depending on an individual’s symptoms, we may be able to include certain medications in their personalized detox plan in order to help manage any discomfort.
• While still completing the detox process, a person may also be able to begin participating in some of the therapeutic interventions they will engage in during the residential phase of the treatment process.
• Upon the completion of detox, which occurs in a specialized section on the Sierra Tucson campus, an individual can then transition directly into residential care, which prevents relapse and ensures continuity of care.

Long-term benefits of detox for benzo addiction

As noted in the previous sections on this page, completing detox for benzodiazepine addiction at our detox center offers a host of immediate benefits, including safety and comfort. However, the many benefits of benzo detox at our treatment center are hardly limited to the process and its immediate aftermath.

For example, completing detox provides a person with a sense of success and accomplishment. After having endured the pain and degradation of addiction, adopting a positive mindset can be an essential step toward achieving long-term success in recovery.

Detox provides a person with a supportive environment in which their sole responsibility is healing in body and mind. This temporary reprieve from the stresses and pressures of everyday life, combined with the experience of tending to one’s health, can provide an individual with an invaluable glimpse into the many benefits of living a healthier lifestyle.

Also, a person’s time in detox can help them make important connections with others in the recovery community. At our detox center, one of our primary goals is to ensure that each person who heals with us appreciates the value of active participation within the dynamic community of individuals in recovery.

For more about the many benefits of completing detox for benzodiazepine addiction at our treatment center, or for answers to any questions that you may have about any aspect of our programming, please feel free to contact us at your convenience. We look forward to helping you make the most informed decisions for your own recovery or on behalf of a loved one.