Originally written on: Wednesday, 01 March 2017 Last edited on: Saturday, 15 June 2019

District of Columbia Benzodiazepine (Diazepam) Detox & Rehabs

How to treat Benzodiazepines addiction

Addiction to Benzodiazepines can be treated with detox and drug rehabilitation. Benzodiazepines are tranquilizers, and most addicts are consuming large amounts that require a detox period. It is not common that recreational users become clean on their own without help. Benzodiazepine addiction or dependency can be treated through detox and rehab.

Benzodiazepines, like opioids will cause a tolerance to build up with the user, and the longer someone takes these drugs the worse the tolerance will become. The addict will require a larger amount of the drug, which can place them at risk of an overdose. With an increased tolerance, there will also be dangerous and painful withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox is particularly important to help an addict who is addicted to benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a prescription tranquilizer or sedative, and some of the commonly prescribed brand names include Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Tranxene, and Librium. These particular drugs are generally prescribed for physical and mental-health problems. The issue with these types of drugs is the potential for addiction and dependency. Most physical and psychological dependencies begin with a prescription, and this can tend to lead to an addiction. Within Washington D.C. is different inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs to treat benzodiazepine addiction.