Benzodiazepines
Addiction Help & Advice
Types of benzodiazepines
- Valium
- Xanax
- Lexotan
- Librium
- Tranxene
- Oxzepam
- Mogadon
- Rohypnol
- Dalmane
- Loprazolam
- Temazapam
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We work with a number of different patients who are addicted to benzodiazepines. Patients frequently find that they have developed a dependency to benzodiazepines following the prescription of medication from their GP. Patients find that the NHS is not necessarily able to offer them the level of help that they require and they often turn to us for other options of treatment and support.
Do I have a problem with benzodiazepines?
- Have you tried to cut down or stop your drug use with little to no success?
- Do you feel guilty about your drug use?
- Do you use benzos in secret from family and loved ones?
- Have you had legal or financial difficulties as a result of your drug use?
- Has your drug use been the cause of arguments between you and your loved one?
- Have you missed work due to your drug use?
- Do you have to take other drugs in order to cope with the side effects of the benzos?
- Have you suffered withdrawal symptoms as a result of ceasing your drug use?
- Do you continue to use in spite of increasingly serious negative consequences?
What is benzodiazepine addiction?
Benzodiazepines are legal drugs provided that people have been prescribed them by them their GP – however, this does not mean that they are not highly addictive. Patients develop both emotional and physical dependencies on benzos and frequently require a medically assisted detox if they wish to stop using.
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to produce sedation, induce sleep, treat anxiety and muscle spasms and to prevent or cease seizures. In high doses a benzo will act as hypnotic drug and in low doses symptoms are similar to that of a sedative.
If you think you or a loved one has a problem with benzodiazapine addiction then we can help. At Recover, we work with the UK’s top private rehab centres, counsellors and therapists. We can find the best available help today.
Treatment options for benzodiazepine addiction
Residential rehab centre treatment for for benzodiazepine addiction
If a patient decides that residential treatment is the best option for them, then they can be assured of a high level of care. Upon admission patients begin a carefully designed detox programme, which allows them to withdraw from their drug as comfortably as possible. Patients are frequently under 24-hour medical care and clinical needs are addressed thoroughly and safely. Patients are given a clinical assessment during their first few days of treatment. This ensures that the most effective treatment programme is constructed thus ensuring the best possible chance for recovery. Patients then engage in a therapeutic programme, consisting of both group and individual therapy. We can help you to decide on the right programme for you.
Residential secondary treatment for benzodiazepine addiction
Secondary treatment or ‘half-way house’ is a ‘step-down’ from primary care. Patients will usually have completed a period of primary care within a residential facility but will not yet be ready to return to the community. Secondary care provides clients with a supported structure within which they can begin to learn new life skills. We can help you to identify if this is going to be something that is appropriate for you or your loved one.
Outpatient treatment for benzodiazepine addiction
Outpatient treatment options vary a great deal, from daily day-care options to intensive evening programmes - we can help you to decide on the best option for you. Frequently patients will decide on a combination of residential and outpatient programme - completing a short intensive programme as a residential client and continuing with the therapeutic programme on an outpatient basis.
One to one counselling for benzodiazepine addiction
We work with a number of different counsellors who specialise in alcohol addiction. Patients will frequently require a counsellor on completion of any of the above structured treatment programmes and we can put you in touch with people who can help today. We can also give you access to free support groups throughout the UK.