Benzodiazepine Detox Centers of Glendale, CA
Having an addiction to a Benzodiazepine is more common than you think, as these drugs are commonly prescribed and abused, both chronically (the user misuses their prescription over a long period) or used in one large dose for a more intense effect. This can be dangerous as these drugs lower your breathing rate, especially when mixed with alcohol or other substances, making benzo detox in Glendale a significant need.
Addictive benzodiazepines that are commonly prescribed include:
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Midazolam (Versed)
- Triazolam (Halcion)
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Struggling with addiction does not have to be forever. At Muse Treatment, we know you are a person who may be ready to make a change if you are reading this. We can help you end your substance use issue. All you need to do is contact us, and we can run you through the steps you can take to join us for benzo detox in Glendale.
What Are Benzos?
Benzos are prescription medications in the tranquilizer family that produce a calm feeling and a sedating effect on the body by raising the GABA neurotransmitters in the brain and depressing the nervous system. They are usually in tablet form, swallowed or dissolved under the tongue.
These medications are depressant drugs that have a “quietening” effect on certain parts of the brain. They are commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, stress, agoraphobia, depression, panic disorders, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal. They can be used in medical procedures, relax muscles, induce amnesia for uncomfortable procedures, and give an anesthetic before surgery. Over time, the brain stops producing GABA on its own when the benzos are not present, causing physical dependence.
Are Benzos Addictive?
Benzos are addictive. Dependence can be both physical and psychological, which is why it is essential to enter a professional rehab clinic for benzo detox in Glendale and rehabilitation. Most people with addiction have underlying trauma, co-occurring mental health issues, or other root issues that need to be resolved alongside the physical detox from the substance.
Signs of Benzo Abuse
When a person takes more benzodiazepines than necessary to relieve anxiety or insomnia, serious side effects may occur, including blurred vision, weakness, slurred speech, confusion, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, and coma. If you use benzos not as prescribed or use them alongside other addictive substances, it can lead to overdose and death. Signs of dependence are nonspecific when it comes to benzodiazepines but may include:
- Extreme changes in behavior or appearance that affect work, school, relationships, and home life.
- Showing signs of the issues being treated, like anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, and headaches.
- Needing to take more, or having a higher tolerance to the benzo and using a higher dose to get the same effect.
- Having intense cravings and urges to use more of the drug, obsessively thinking about the next time you can use it, and spending a lot of time obtaining more of the substance, using it, and recovering from it.
- Using the benzo even when you don’t need to or using it in ways not prescribed (like longer periods or higher doses than intended).
- Continuing to use benzos even when they are causing problems at home, work, or school, causing financial issues or relationship issues, giving up hobbies or other vital activities to use benzos.
- Being unable to stop using the drug or even cut back without withdrawal symptoms occurring.
The Importance of Detoxing from Benzodiazepines
Benzos can impair your thinking and abilities to act in your own best interest. They slow your breathing and heart rate for a calming effect. Alongside other sedative drugs like opioids, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, alcohol, or other drugs, they can cause weak, shallow breathing, seizures, hallucinations, and the sedative effects can cause accidental falls and injury. Stopping the use of benzos may ultimately save your life.
Benzodiazepine detox is an important step in addiction recovery and can be done safely through a medical detox program at a professional rehab center, with minimal withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms strongly resemble anxiety and may include:
- Increased heart rate
- Dizziness
- Difficulty breathing
- Headaches and body aches
- Anxiety
- Depression leading to suicidal ideation
- Paranoia
- Insomnia/nightmares/sleep trouble
- Light/sound sensitivity
- Aggression/irritability
- Blurred vision
- Nausea/vomiting
- Numbness and tingling
Depending on which medication you are detoxing from, withdrawal symptoms will usually begin between 12 hours to three days after your last use. The brain will need some time to return to its normal levels of functioning without the benzos in your system.
Withdrawal symptoms last for around two weeks on average. Still, this timeline depends on the frequency, quantity, and length of time you were using the medications, your physical and mental health, and whether you were using other substances alongside the benzos. Because untreated withdrawal symptoms can sometimes lead to seizures, it is vital to stop benzo use under professional medical supervision during benzo detox in Glendale, using a ‘tapering off’ method.
Stopping benzo use can also sometimes lead to long-term effects like anxiety, insomnia, or depression that last for months in some cases. Drug cravings and other psychiatric symptoms can return or remain present for weeks. This can result in a more extended stay in inpatient rehab after your detox to ensure you stay safe in a sober, supportive community, with professionals there to monitor your progress and help you deal with underlying issues, and teach you coping skills.
Benzo Detox Glendale
We offer the highly recommended option of a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for detoxing from benzodiazepines. In this program, you will move into our detox facility. We will provide anxiety-relieving medications to help you with your stress levels and improve your ability to rest. Because this is a short-term prescription monitored by a doctor, you will not develop a new addition to this medication, and it will give you the stability you need through a tapering-off method.
A MAT program is an integrated program in which you will begin to meet with a therapist and a counselor right away, so you have help dealing with any unwanted emotions or thoughts. You will start to search for the underlying roots of your addiction, and you will gain new coping techniques to deal with discomfort and anxiety.
Because you likely began using the benzos to treat anxiety or other underlying mental health issues, you may also need to start dual diagnosis treatments with possible psychiatric medication to help deal with your co-occurring issues. Addiction and mental illness are usually intertwined, so treating them together will end the cycle and lead to a more effective long-term solution.
Benzo Rehab Glendale
Moving straight into inpatient rehab after detoxing is the most effective method for staying off benzos long-term. You will move into our rehab facility for 30 to 90 days, receiving full days of therapy and relapse prevention education, focusing on self-healing your body, mind, and spirit. Some of our group and individual therapy sessions explore topics like:
- Self-esteem
- Mindfulness
- Family dynamics
- Interpersonal relationships
We use art therapy, recreational therapy, educational lectures, and cognitive behavioral therapy, amongst other treatments, to influence the way you think and process triggers, stress, and temptations. During benzo detox in Glendale, we will provide you with coping strategies and give you the tools you need to remain sober after rehab is over.
Our staff will keep you safe as you live and work on yourself within the walls of our rehab center. You will receive peer support, professional care, and distance from your everyday life to make positive changes that can last a lifetime.
After inpatient rehab, you can move into outpatient care. Through therapy, case management, and 12-step integration, you will have full support from our rehab center, but you can still live at home and attend to personal responsibilities or go to work. Our outpatient programs are flexible and customizable, with two main facets available:
- Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): you live outside our facility but return for entire days. This is an intensive program that you can attend up to seven days a week.
- Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): a flexible, tailored program that can be customized to fit your schedule and can change in frequency as your needs evolve. This way, you can schedule your therapy, groups, and other meetings around your life.
Why Choose Muse Treatment for Benzo Detox?
Muse Treatment is an affordable option for benzo detox in Glendale, with a high level of care combined with a dedicated team of industry professionals who care about your physical health and safety and your spiritual and emotional well-being.
Detox and rehab do not need to be stressful, scary, and uncomfortable experiences. With Muse Treatment, you can be confident that you will be able to stop using benzos for good through our customized programming. We will help you find the root of your addiction, heal your body, mind, and spirit through an integrated continuum of care that can last for as long as you need it to. Contact us at (800) 426-1818 today to learn more about benzodiazepine detox and rehab treatment options.
