Benzodiazepine addiction

Benzo addiction affects hundreds of thousands of people every year. Benzos are part of the prescription sedative class of drugs. They create a calming effect on the individual and are known to be highly addictive. As with all drugs, over time a benzodiazepine addiction can occur along with various negative symptoms.

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Benzodiazepine misuse can cause a multitude of negative effects on the mind and the body. It also affects a person’s behavior. When someone develops a benzodiazepine addiction, they may go out of their way to get their hands on more benzos. It can evolve into a dangerous and risky cycle. Not only does this affect the person but it also affects those around them as well.

It is time to take control of your addiction. If you are concerned that a loved one or someone you know is struggling with a benzo addiction (or another addiction), Behavioral Health Centers is here to help. We offer comprehensive benzo addiction treatment for you and your family. We understand how stressful addiction can be for a family. Don’t wait, turn things around right now at BHC.

Benzodiazepines are a drug class that’s made up of several prescription tranquilizers (known as sedatives and anxiolytics). When used correctly and safely, prescribed benzodiazepines are used to treat several types of disorders and conditions. Some of the conditions benzos are used to treat are:

Benzodiazepines are referred to by a variety of different names and brands. However, no matter the name, benzos are extremely addictive and should be taken as prescribed (no more than that). Many people may even develop a benzodiazepine addiction without even noticing it. Some of the common names for benzos include the following:

In the modern mental health community, the term hypnotic, sedative, or anxiolytic use disorder is used to describe benzodiazepine addiction or abuse. In order to be diagnosed with benzodiazepine addiction, the person must exhibit at least 2 of 11 possible symptoms. This must occur in just a 12-month period. These signs are big indicators that a person needs help from our benzo addiction treatment center. Some of them include the following:

If you notice any of these signs in a loved one, it may be time to get help. Over time, symptoms and health effects begin to worsen. There are several negative effects associated with benzos. Don’t wait to get help, let BHC be your guide to a better life for the future. It is never too late to reach the life you deserve.

With continued use, more severe health effects can begin to emerge. When people develop physical and psychological dependence on benzos, their entire perception can completely change. Drug addiction has the potential to completely change the way your brain thinks and behaves. This typically fuels a person’s drug use even further. With this comes a handful of other long-term mental problems such as:

Building a tolerance to benzos is considered a medical condition called benzodiazepine dependence. Tolerance occurs when the brain and central nervous system become overly accustomed to a drug. Over time, a person will have to take more to get the drug’s desired effects. If a person fails to get the desired dose, their body begins to experience a number of benzo withdrawal symptoms. For benzos, in particular, withdrawal symptoms tend to be severe and potentially fatal (seizures and other intense effects). Seeking the help of our benzo addiction treatment center is the first step to overcoming substance abuse.

At certain times it can be tough to identify if a person is experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome or if they are experiencing the effects of the drug. Benzo addiction symptoms may be hard to spot at times, however, it is best if a person is open about how much they used and what they might be experiencing. It’s important to be aware of overdose symptoms. If you notice any of these symptoms, be sure to get medical attention immediately. Overdose symptoms may include the following:

Many instances of drug addiction are more than just physical symptoms. Drug addiction can change the way a person thinks and acts. Addiction can completely change a person’s life for the worse and can devolve into spending a lot of time trying to acquire and use the drug. There are a number of behavioral patterns that can be seen in people struggling with benzo addiction. It’s important to be able to pinpoint these in yourself and your loved ones. Common behavioral signs of benzo addiction include:

With a drug as addictive as benzodiazepines, it’s important to get comprehensive treatment from a rehab center that cares. There are a number of different ways a person can get treatment for benzodiazepine addiction. With a wide array of choices, it’s important to know which style may work better for you or a loved one. At Behavioral Health Centers, we offer quality and effective treatment for benzodiazepine addiction and other addictions. Let’s take a look at some of the ways we can help you today.

Detoxification (also known as detox), is a necessary step for long-term recovery. Detox can be a difficult process, especially with drugs as addictive as benzodiazepines. The detox process essentially gets rid of the drugs in a person’s body. During this time, a person will experience some of the severe benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms associated with abruptly stopping. Some of these symptoms can be potentially fatal if there is no professional help around.

It is recommended to have medical professionals by your side. Our staff can give you the necessary medication to tame some of these severe withdrawal symptoms. Our medical treatment team may also prescribe benzodiazepines for gradual dose reduction. It’s also important to be able to give support and security throughout the benzo withdrawal process. Don’t take the risks of detoxing alone, it is not worth the potentially deadly risks. After detox, a person will typically move onto more complete treatment such as inpatient treatment.

Inpatient substance use disorder treatment is one of the most common forms of treatment and typically follows detox. This type of program allows recovering individuals to live in a safe and monitored environment. An inpatient treatment center ensures you get the attention and treatment you deserve. Recovery can be a tough journey but residential programs help to make it smooth and comfortable for you.

Inpatient treatment includes a series of commonly used therapy and medication-assisted treatment methods. As with many drug addiction cases, therapy is usually used to help a person work towards recovery and long term sobriety. At the end of the day, addiction is a mental situation as much as it is a physical problem.

At Behavioral Health Centers, we understand how painful and hurtful benzodiazepine addiction can be to a person and their family. The longer you wait, the longer you open the window for worse mental and physical effects down the line. Let us help you towards a better life right now. Contact us today to learn more about our treatment options.

Our benzo rehab provides safe, comfortable, and effective benzo medical detox and addiction treatment to residents across the United States and the following local counties and cities of Okeechobee County, Palm Beach County, Martin County, Jupiter, Stuart, Fort Pierce, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Orlando.

BHC also provides treatment for the following substances: Alcohol, Cocaine, Drugs, Fentanyl, Heroin, Meth, and Prescription Drugs.

Behavioral Health Centers is a Joint Commission accredited treatment center located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.