Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawal

Benzodiazepine is a prescription drug used for treating anxiety, panic attacks or moderate to severe stress. Benzodiazepines are viewed as central nervous system depressants that tranquilize both the movement of the body and functioning of the brain. The appeal to consistently experience the pleasure associated with this drug can easily lead to a benzodiazepine addiction and can have devastating effects.

Benzodiazepine Addiction Symptoms

Valium, Xanax, Halcyon and Librium. These are common names of the drugs within the benzodiazepine family. Perhaps you were prescribed them for help with a mood disorder, you had no idea it would lead to a benzodiazepine addiction. But, you may in fact have one and may be experiencing the following addiction symptoms:

  • Drowsiness
  • Loss of concentration
  • Loss of motor skills
  • Slurred speech
  • Muscle cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lack of coordination

Take Control Of Your Life and Get Help With Benzodiazepine Withdrawals

The thought of stopping any drug can be very frightening, but it is in fact necessary if you want to get back to a normal way of living. Benzodiazepine withdrawal help is available. When undertaken in an inpatient, residential facility under a doctor's care, uncomfortable and possibly dangerous benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms can be contained. Benzodiazepine detox lasts from ten to twelve days, during which time you will receive medication to manage your withdrawal symptoms. This is the first step to your freedom from addiction, followed by new and effective ways of coping with stress and obtaining a safer, more fulfilling life.

There is no one treatment program that is perfect for everyone. Finding the right one for you begins now...

Call our toll free helpline at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). Our benzodiazepine addiction professionals are available to help you find the best program for your individual needs 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The next step to returning to a normal life is yours...don't pass it up, call for confidential assistance today.