Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms

Doctors often prescribe benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, stress, panic and sleep disorders. However, you can quickly build up a tolerance to these substances. If you try to quit, you might also experience benzo withdrawal symptoms. Whether you were taking benzos as prescribed or misusing them, withdrawal can significantly impact your life. At a benzo detox Los Angeles offers, we help you deal with withdrawal symptoms while you work on overcoming your addiction.

How Do Benzodiazepines Work?

Benzos are depressants that work by slowing down your brain activity, which can help you deal with severe anxiety and stress as well as coping with sleep issues. They are considered sedatives-hypnotics, which also have muscle-relaxing, hypnotic, anti-convulsant qualities. Benzos can also help you prevent the onset of panic attacks. When you take benzos, the levels of GABA, a chemical that affects brain activity, increase. This results in a calming, drowsy sensation. As you first get used to taking the drug, you might feel clumsy and sleepy for a few days. You might also experience dizziness, confusion, headaches, slurred speech, lower blood pressure, and memory issues, even if you are taking the drug as prescribed.

If you take the drug for an extended period, you might also need larger doses to get the desired effect. Additionally, the side effects can then mirror the symptoms that led you to start taking benzos initially. If you try to stop abruptly, you might then experience benzo withdrawal symptoms. You can also overdose on benzos, and the overdose can be fatal.

Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms

Benzo withdrawal symptoms can begin very quickly after last taking the drug. They can be severe and even dangerous, so it’s essential to have support and guidance when you attempt to stop using the drug. At our LA detox center, our staff is there to offer you support throughout your recovery journey. We also have programs to help you cope with withdrawal symptoms so you can keep focused on your health and future. Withdrawal symptoms include:

• Shakiness
• Anxiety and agitation
• Insomnia
• Overactive reflexes
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Sweating and high body temperatures
• Severe cravings for the drug
• Hallucinations and seizures

To manage benzo withdrawal symptoms, you need a medically supervised detox treatment program that offers support from detox, through treatment and aftercare. At LA Detox, we offer you a safe environment in luxury, 5-star facilities where you can peacefully work on your recovery. We believe in identifying the reason for your addiction and finding the right way back to health. As such, our treatment programs are personalized with your needs in mind.

Services to Treat Benzo Addiction

Treating benzo withdrawal symptoms and addiction requires a quality program with evidence-based services. At LA Detox, you can expect our experienced staff to design a treatment program tailored to your needs. Since we know that addiction often comes with co-occurring conditions, we have a Dual Diagnosis program to treat both at the same time. We offer both residential and outpatient programs, each with different benefits, which allow you to get the help you need according to your life responsibilities. We also know that recovery doesn’t end with treatment, so we provide aftercare to continue supporting you. Our services include:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Family therapy
• Trauma therapy
• Psychodrama 

Overcoming an addiction is not easy, but you do not have to take that journey alone. If you are ready to take the first step towards health and recovery, we can help you deal with your benzo withdrawal symptoms. Overcome addiction, learn how to prevent relapse and work towards a better future by calling us today at 866-932-8563.