Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment with SecondNewLife
We know that every addiction is harmful and dangerous for each individual. Benzodiazepine is related to the prescription sedative class of drugs. Benzo, sometimes known as Benzodiazepines, is a type of prescription medication (especially in the primary care setting) called a tranquilizer (sedative drug). But addiction to benzodiazepines is a critical problem globally. Benzodiazepines are mainly abused for non-medical purposes. Multiple Benzodiazepines are prescribed in tablet form and intended for oral use. At SecondNewLife, we offer evidence-based treatment for Benzodiazepine addiction.
What are Benzodiazepines?
Benzos are a group of mostly prescribed sedative medications commonly used to treat panic, anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, as well as for alcohol withdrawal management. While these drugs can be more effective when used properly. Benzodiazepines also carry a high risk of dependence and addiction. Some common names for benzodiazepines are Librium, valium, xanax, Restoril, Ativan, & Klonopin.
Healthcare providers and medical experts prescribe benzodiazepines for multiple legal medical disorders. The benzodiazepine pills are generally taken by mouth. Benzodiazepines are the most prescribed medications. But benzodiazepines have caused most of the therapeutic disorders and neurobiological disorders. The common disorders include:
- Anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Muscle spasms
- Insomnia, seizures
Using Benzodiazepine Side Effects
Benzodiazepines are commonly safe when taken as prescribed for a short time or period. All benzodiazepines have their own side effects that may differ, depending on the type of benzodiazepine taken. The most common side effects of benzodiazepines:
- Confusion, overthinking problems, & memory loss
- Weakness
- Lack of coordination
- Dry mouth
- Double vision or blurry vision
- Flattened mood
- Memory loss or blackouts
- Nausea and appetite loss
Some less common side effects of benzodiazepines include:
- Headaches
- Low heart rate
- Difficulty in urinating
- Shaking
- Changes in sexual urge
- Rashes
Understanding Benzodiazepine Addiction?
Benzodiazepines are prescribed medications to relieve the proper production of GABA (A Brain Chemical). Benzos’ addiction commonly develops over time as a result of long-term use or misuse of the drug. It also leads to cognitive impairment (a person’s mental abilities, thinking, memory, judgment), delirium, falls, or fall-related injuries such as hip fractures, motor vehicle crashes, and death. When you misuse benzodiazepines, your brain creates a dependency on the drug to encourage your neurotransmitters. When more active with benzodiazepine, you experience feelings of satisfaction, peace, relaxation, and happiness.
Taking more benzodiazepines as prescribed is an abuse of drugs. Or taking someone else’s prescription drugs. About ¾ of deaths that involve benzodiazepines also include an opioid drug.
Symptoms & Signs of Benzodiazepine Addiction
Not everyone who misuses benzos develops a benzodiazepine addiction or becomes addicted, but the risk of addiction is always high. When you are addicted to benzodiazepines, you experience an overwhelming need to continue taking benzodiazepines. Only physical & psychological behaviours characterize the signs & symptoms of benzodiazepine addiction.
Some common physical and psychological behaviours include:
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Increased anxiety
- Seizures
- Regularly taking benzodiazepines illegally
- Problems with daily duties or taking responsibilities
- Need high dosages regularly to feel the same effect
Tips For Preventing Benzo Addiction
Addiction can not always be prevented, but there are common factors you may be able to take to remain aware of how you use benzos.
Only take the prescribed dose of benzodiazepines
Benzos take when you are prescribed them for a medical condition or medical disorder
Information about the early warning signs of benzo addiction
Be informative about the signs & symptoms of substance abuse
Keep clear, share your information with healthcare providers
Schedule regular treatment evaluations
Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment At SecondNewLife
At SecondNewLife, we provide evidence-based treatment options for benzodiazepine addiction recovery. Treating benzodiazepine addiction needs a complete method that is tailored to the individual’s specific needs. To know your treatment options, you can contact your primary care physician & mental healthcare provider. Or you can call us directly to know more about your addiction recovery. Here are some treatment that we offers to recover from benzodiazepine addiction:
Medical Detoxification
In Benzodiazepine addiction, undergoing medical detoxification under medical experts is the first and main treatment option to manage withdrawal symptoms. In this process, we methodically and safely pull individuals back from benzodiazepine addiction.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
In Benzodiazepine Addiction, medication-assisted treatment therapy is used to reduce desires, manage withdrawal symptoms, and maintain long-term addiction recovery.
Cognitive behavioral therapy:
This therapy is more effective for long-term management of benzodiazepine addiction. Our cognitive behavioral therapy is a highly effective, fact-based treatment method to manage withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepine addiction.
Support Groups
We create support for long-term sobriety through support groups. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group during your addiction recovery. NA is well-known for addiction recovery. And AA is limited to supporting alcohol disorders. AA addresses alcohol addiction-related problems and provides support in alcohol addiction recovery.
Aftercare Planning
Once benzo addiction recovery treatment is complete, aftercare planning is essential for supporting long-term recovery. Our aftercare planning is impactful and a designed roadmap that helps you to live an addiction-free life. In this planning, we work on relapse prevention plans that help you prevent relapse.
Start Your Addiction Recovery Journey Today With SecondNewLife
If you or your loved one is struggling with benzodiazepine addiction, SecondNewLife can help people to overcome addiction with a compassionate and evidence-based care treatment approach.
At SecondNewLife, we are committed to helping people who are struggling with benzodiazepine addiction and other addictive drug addiction. We are helping in rebuilding their addiction-free lives. Contact us and fill out our online contact form, and start your recovery journey today.