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Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment
Benzodiazepine addiction, or even any type of drug addiction, has serious effects on your well-being. Getting the right help can get you on the road to recovery immediately. Sierra Recovery is here to help you.
Why Do I Need Treatment for Benzodiazepine Abuse?
While benzodiazepines are normally prescribed to help with stress, anxiety, or insomnia, some people find that they have gone beyond the typical use of this drug. They may start taking too much of a dose or even find ways to use benzodiazepines without a doctor’s approval.
Benzodiazepine abuse can have serious effects not just on you but also on the people around you. Constantly abusing the drug can lead to long-term health complications. It can also make arguments with loved ones more frequent.
We know that this is a difficult situation to be in, but our team will guide you through every step of the recovery process.
What Is Benzodiazepine Withdrawal?
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome happens when you try tapering your dosage or stopping benzodiazepine use after taking it for a long time.
The withdrawal process can be scary since it can result in different physical symptoms that may make you want to keep taking the drug.
These symptoms can also make you more emotionally vulnerable. You may think that you can’t go through the withdrawal phase because of the physical agony that comes with it.
Withdrawal symptoms are why medically assisted detox is so important. With the help of a medical team, you can safely go through the withdrawal process, knowing that someone is there to help when complications arise.
Professionals will always have the knowledge and tools to help someone who is going through this difficult time while on the path to recovery.
Adverse Effects of Benzodiazepine Abuse
Abusing benzodiazepines has different effects on the mind and body. Here are some adverse effects that may happen after prolonged drug use.
Dependence and Withdrawal
As you continue to abuse benzodiazepines, you slowly become more dependent on them. This dependency means that there may come a point where you won’t be able to function without the drug. Benzodiazepine dependence can cause different withdrawal symptoms to happen, making quitting the drug more dangerous.
Physical Health Complications
People who are unable to control their benzodiazepine use are at risk of different physical health complications. The toxicity from drug abuse can result in respiratory issues from slowed-down breathing, persistent nausea and gastrointestinal issues, and more.
Cognitive Impairment
As benzodiazepines continue to affect the brain, cognitive impairment becomes more of an issue. The brain will start to function differently, resulting in memory loss, emotional dysregulation, and decision-making problems.
Social Consequences
The social consequences of drug abuse become more evident over time. As you find more ways to keep using the drug, you also engage in harmful behaviour that affects your relationships with others. You may also run into problems with money or the law as a result of constant benzodiazepine abuse.
Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment Options
Treatment of benzodiazepine addiction consists of different approaches. Sierra Recovery combines different therapies and modalities to provide a well-rounded recovery experience for you.
Detox
The detox phase is the most crucial part of addiction recovery. Many people tend to give up on their healing journey because of the lack of support during detox, but Sierra Recovery is here to prevent that from happening. We’ll provide the utmost care during the detox process to rid your body of benzodiazepines so that you’re ready for the next phase of recovery.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy will be tailored to your needs and goals. Some of the most common evidence-based therapies during recovery include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). All of these help address addiction on a deeper level so that you can successfully manage your symptoms outside of rehab.
Group Therapy
During group therapy, you’ll receive support for your addiction along with other people in treatment. This is a great time to learn about other people’s experiences, and you can even gain helpful insights and lessons from what they’ve been through.
Holistic Therapies
Holistic therapies complement traditional therapies so you can have a more comprehensive recovery experience in primary care. Activities like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation practices can help you feel more in control of your emotions, which is important for those going through addiction recovery.
The Importance of Early Intervention
The earlier you receive treatment, the better your chances at recovery. There are several reasons why early intervention is so important in the context of addiction treatment.
Prevents the Progression of Addiction
Addiction will only worsen over time if you don’t get the right help. As the condition gets more severe, it will become more difficult to treat. Through early intervention, you can stop the progression of addiction before it’s too late.
Reduces Health Complications
With addiction comes several health complications, such as heart disease and liver damage. Substance-related harm may not be immediately noticeable, but the long-term consequences must be addressed immediately. Treatment can address the health complications that drug use brings so that they don’t take a toll on your body anymore.
Improves Mental Health
In many cases, addiction co-occurs with mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. Through early intervention, professionals can identify which mental health conditions are present along with addiction. This helps them provide the necessary treatment so that you can manage the symptoms of both addiction and mental health disorders.
Supports Loved Ones
Even though it’s not always evident, addiction affects your loved ones, too. Always being worried about the outcomes of substance use can drastically affect their mental health. Receiving addiction treatment as early as possible can help support your loved ones and also rebuild any broken relationships that result from abuse.
Overcoming Benzodiazepine Overdose
Benzodiazepine overdose occurs when the body has had too much of the drug. It might be rare to experience an overdose from taking benzodiazepines, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible.
Some of the symptoms of experiencing an overdose include difficulty breathing, slowed heart rate, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Those who take higher doses of benzos than prescribed, people who combine the drug with other depressants, and older adults are more likely to experience an overdose.
At Sierra Recovery, part of the psychoeducation for clients involves discussing the reality of overdose and its associated risks.
Why Consider Going to Rehab Treatment Abroad?
If you’re someone from the UK or another country looking for rehab, then Málaga may be the right place for you to get treatment.
Not only do we offer affordable treatment but going to rehab in a place like Sierra Recovery allows you to step away from your day-to-day life. This is a great way to be more in tune with your healing process since you’re not surrounded by distractions or triggers.
The privacy of going to rehab treatment abroad also decreases the possibility of running into anyone you know in real life. There’s no need to worry about the stigma of receiving addiction treatment since you’re in a secluded place that values privacy and confidentiality.
We’re Here to Make You Feel Less Alone
Recovery from addiction can make you feel alone. It may feel as if nobody understands the struggles you’re going through, especially if nobody you know has gone through it, too. We’re here to change that feeling so that you can find the courage to heal and recover.
Sierra Recovery has a team of professionals who are here to help you feel less isolated. We know how difficult it is to face addiction, and we’ve helped so many people go through the same thing.
Addiction recovery can be a long and tough process, but there’s no reason to face it on your own. Our team is more than happy to welcome you to our facility so that you can live a healthier and sober life.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. Someone is always available to answer any questions so that you can start your recovery journey.
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