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The National Institute of Mental Health estimated that an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults were living with an anxiety disorder in the past year. Anxiety symptoms can have a significant impact on a person’s day-to-day life. A common psychotropic medication used to treat anxiety disorders is benzodiazepines.
Effective treatment for anxiety disorders often includes the combination of psychotropic medications and therapy. This can include group therapy, individual therapy, and educational sessions in an outpatient or inpatient treatment facility.
The CDC reported that benzodiazepine prescriptions were more common among women and among individuals who were 65 and older.
If you have been struggling with benzos, we encourage you to consider Wellness Detox as your LA benzo rehab.
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What Are Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are schedule IV drugs that are classified as depressants. These medications are often used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, insomnia, epilepsy, and acute alcohol withdrawal.
Benzos are available as either hypnotics or anxiolytics. Hypnotics are short-acting benzos, commonly used for insomnia and other sleep concerns. Anxiolytics are long-acting benzos often used for anxiety disorders.
Examples of commonly prescribed benzodiazepines include:
- Xanax
- Librium
- Valium
- Ativan
- Doral
Benzodiazepines can be addictive, especially for those who take the medication in a manner other than what was prescribed. If you have concerns about your prescribed benzo, we encourage you to speak with your prescribing physician.
Wellness Detox provides benzo treatment in Los Angeles for individuals requiring outpatient programming. Our LA outpatient rehab program utilizes a whole-body approach that is individualized to each individual.
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We provide medically supervised detoxification services onsite under the care of our experienced clinical team.
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Our partial hospitalization program offers you the benefits of inpatient treatment without the 24/7 stay at a residential facility.
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We offer flexible intensive outpatient treatment designed around our clients needs with continued care & treatment.
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How Do Benzodiazepines Affect Our Brain and Bodies?
When taken, benzodiazepines impact our central nervous system by creating a sedated or tranquilized-like sensation. Benzos cause an increase in our brain’s natural chemical, GABA. GABA is responsible for calming us, so when we increase the level of it in our brains, we can experience a decrease in anxiety symptoms.
Additionally, benzodiazepines can adversely impact other areas of the body, including:
- Slowed heart rate
- Slowed breathing
- Liver damage from metabolizing benzodiazepines
As the ideal Los Angeles benzo rehab, Wellness Detox offers unique, specialized therapy options to enhance your treatment experience.
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Signs and Symptoms of Benzo Abuse
Individuals who are abusing their prescribed medication may take their medication more frequently than directed, or at a higher dosage than they were prescribed. They may also find themselves running out of their medication early, which can lead to supplementing with medications purchased illegally.
Some of the common signs and symptoms associated with benzo abuse include:
- Dilated pupils
- Slurred speech
- Moodiness
- Poor coordination
- Glazed over eyes
- Continued use despite the problems it brings
- Being defensive about their use
- Inability to perform at work, school, and home due to impairment
When someone experiences an overdose of benzodiazepines, they can experience adverse effects if they do not receive proper medical attention. This can include respiratory arrest, death, aspiration, and Rhabdomyosis. Symptoms that may indicate a benzo overdose include:
- Drowsiness
- Slowed breathing
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
The effectiveness of medical treatment for a benzo overdose is highly dependent on how fast medical attention is received, and the amount of benzos that are in the individual’s system.
EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Benzo Abuse
Individuals who take benzodiazepines to treat their mental health concerns often find that their symptoms are more manageable, and that the use of psychotropic medications significantly improves their daily life satisfaction. As with other substances, even when taken as prescribed, there is a risk of developing tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.
Other short-term effects associated with benzo abuse include:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Poor Judgement
- Cravings
- Slowed reflexes
Long-term effects of benzodiazepine abuse include:
- Memory challenges
- Cognitive decline
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
Wellness Detox provides top-of-the-line benzo addiction treatment in LA to individuals living in the Los Angeles area.
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Treatment Options for Benzo Misuse and Abuse
Treatment options for benzo misuse and abuse will be dependent on several characteristics, including:
- Severity of symptoms, including tolerance and withdrawal
- Need for medical stabilization
- Presence of other mental health concerns
- History of substance abuse
- Current use of other substances
Outpatient treatment options are designed to provide you with support while you live in your home, or a sober alternative option. Outpatient programs are available at different intensities, including partial hospitalization programming, intensive outpatient programming, and routine outpatient treatment. Each of which can provide dual-diagnosis treatment for individuals who are living with other mental health concerns.
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