Benzo Addiction

Withdrawal from benzos can be a tough, long, and complex process that can be compounded by the presence of additional addictions. Dependence on other sedative drugs or alcohol may increase the possibility of reliance on benzos and can require specialized benzodiazepine addiction treatment. While serious complications or fatalities rarely arise from prolonged abuse of benzos on their own, their use alongside other prescription medications, narcotics, and alcohol significantly increases the chances that individuals will experience severe addictions and potentially dangerous events, like overdoses or even death. Attempting to go through withdrawal from them without professional, individualized care may cause harm to the patient.

Side effects from extended use or sudden withdrawal from benzos can often be serious and intense. Given the strong, physical hold that benzos can have on their users, effective inpatient treatment is often necessary for an addict to enjoy long-term recovery. It is ill-advised for addicts to try to manage withdrawal and detox on their own. Dependence on this drug can also be psychological, which is why users should find the right addiction counseling to accompany their detox and rehabilitation program. Addiction to this type of drug can present itself as other illnesses or disorders, and to further complicate matters, withdrawal symptoms may mirror the very illnesses that benzos were prescribed to treat. Due to the ubiquity of these medications and the fact that their abuse symptoms can sometimes go unnoticed, it can be difficult to spot an addiction to benzodiazepines, but it’s imperative that a benzo addict gets treatment as soon as possible.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has underscored the seriousness of benzodiazepine addiction and the current crisis that faces the nation through research determining that between 2002 and 2015, the number of deaths related to benzodiazepines increased 4.3 times over. Furthermore, the number of benzodiazepine-related fatalities involving opioids was two times greater that the number not involving opioids. When individuals use benzos in conjunction with opiates, or another addictive substance like alcohol, the severity of their addiction can be especially harrowing, and successful recovery can require the assistance of highly trained specialists.

Contact BetterAddictionCare now if you need help ending your addiction to benzos. The rehab centers in our recovery network employ professionals who understand the intricacies of benzodiazepine addiction and can develop customized to increase the chances of addiction recovery in even the most severe of cases. We’ll match you with the treatment program that’s best for your needs and can help you get sober and start healing. Call today.