Benzodiazepine Abuse Treatment in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo Benzodiazepine Rehab

The addiction treatment specialists at Turning Point Treatment Center provide personalized inpatient and outpatient treatment options for benzodiazepine abuse. Our Mission Viejo benzo addiction team can help patients find the treatment plan that works for their needs, including options for dual diagnosis treatment. Professional treatment is often the only way that addicts can take the power back from their addiction. Let our addiction experts be your support system, with proven therapies that can help you find your true self again.

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What Are Benzodiazepines or “Benzos”?

Benzodiazepines, more commonly known as benzos, are drugs that were introduced in the 1960s and are widely prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. They have also been used to treat insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, panic attacks, and seizure disorders. When used as prescribed, benzos can be highly effective. However, they have a high risk for abuse. Benzo users quickly build up a tolerance for the drug and may increase their dosage in an effort to experience the “high” they experienced from earlier doses. Benzos are also extremely addictive and can be deadly if stopped abruptly. Commonly prescribed benzodiazepines include clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).

How Do Benzos Work in the Body?

Benzodiazepines work in the central nervous system by occupying GABA-A receptors in the brain. During this process, benzos enhance responses to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), the brain’s main inhibitory neurotransmitter. This allows the neuron to become negatively charged and resistant to excitement, producing the calming effects on the body and mind that benzos are prescribed for.

The effects of benzodiazepines in the system may include:

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Confusion
Trembling or “the shakes”
Feelings of depression and apathy
Impaired coordination
Lowered sense of alertness
A feeling of “mental fog”

The Dangers of Benzodiazepine and Addiction

Benzos can be highly addictive and carry a high potential for abuse, and abruptly stopping benzos is highly dangerous. Going “cold turkey” can cause muscle cramps, tremors, and seizures that could be fatal. Long-term benzo users should detox slowly under the supervision of a medical professional.

Benzos are also extremely dangerous when mixed with other drugs, particularly alcohol and opiates. Because benzos act as a depressant for the central nervous system, combining them with other depressants greatly increases the chance of overdose while increasing the effects of the depressants.

Mission Viejo Benzodiazepine Abuse and Addiction Treatment

Don’t leave your future to chance. Make the decision to go to treatment for your benzodiazepine addiction and give yourself the gift of sobriety. You deserve to feel alive again, and our team can help. At Turning Point Treatment Center, our individualized treatment plans, highly qualified staff, and personalized approach to recovery have a proven track record of success. We can help you determine the root causes of your addiction and will work with you to fill your toolbox with the skills and understanding you need to get sober and stay sober.

Call the Mission Viejo benzodiazepine addiction rehab team at Turning Point Treatment Center today to get started. You are worth it!

Benzodiazepine Detox & Rehab in Mission Viejo