Benzos Addiction Treatment
Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are prescription medications used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health conditions. Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin are some of the most commonly prescribed benzos. While these medications can be effective in managing specific situations, they also have a high potential for abuse and addiction.
If you or a loved one is struggling with Benzo addiction, CMAR offers a Benzo addiction treatment program to help you achieve lasting recovery.
Our outpatient addiction treatment program features a comprehensive approach that addresses the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of Benzo’s addiction.
Our experienced professional team will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan based on your needs and goals. We will guide you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life without benzos through evidence-based therapies and medication-assisted treatment.
What Are Benzos?
Benzos (benzodiazepines) are a type of drug that acts as a tranquilizer. They affect the central nervous system, stimulating muscle relaxation, suppressed brain activity, and feelings of sedation that decrease anxiety. Despite being one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S., the pleasurable effects and the availability of benzodiazepines can make these substances highly addictive.
There are thousands of varieties of benzodiazepines, but very few are approved by the FDA for use in the United States. Benzodiazepines are classified into three categories: ultra-short-acting, short-acting, and long-acting.
Some of the most common benzodiazepines are midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Benzodiazepines are also referred to as “benzos” and are taken orally as a pill or crushed into powder and inhaled.
Signs And Symptoms Of Benzos Addiction
It can be challenging to recognize Benzo’s addiction due to the drug’s widespread availability and status as a legal prescription drug. While someone may begin taking benzodiazepines on a prescription basis due to it being medically necessary, it can be easy to become addicted to and abuse the drug. This makes it especially important to make yourself aware of the signs and symptoms that someone you love is abusing benzodiazepines. Common signs of benzodiazepine abuse include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Shallow breathing
- Drowsiness
- Combining benzos with other drugs like alcohol
- Impaired or poor performance at school, work, or home
BENEFITS OF BENZOS MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a highly effective option for individuals struggling with benzos use disorder.
It significantly reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings, preventing relapse and supporting sustained recovery. MAT also stabilizes brain chemistry, lowering the risk of overdose and blocking the euphoric effects of benzos.
Additionally, it improves patient retention in treatment programs, enhances social functioning, and increases the likelihood of gaining and maintaining employment. By addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, MAT provides a comprehensive path to recovery and long-term rehab.
- MAT effectively reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings
- Prevents relapse and supports sustained recovery
- Stabilizes brain chemistry, lowering the risk of overdose
- Improves patient retention in treatment programs
- Enhances social functioning
- Increases the likelihood of gaining and maintaining employment
- Addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction
- Provides a comprehensive path to recovery and long-term sobriety
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There’s hope for a better, drug and alcohol-free life. If you or a loved one is seeking help for an opioid, benzo, or alcohol addiction, CMAR can provide the support and resources needed to get you on the path to recovery.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
There is always hope for a better, drug and alcohol-free life. If you or someone you care about is struggling with opioid, benzo, or alcohol addiction, CMAR is here to offer the support and resources needed to start the journey to recovery. Our MAT program combines medication-assisted treatment with psychotherapy, case management services, and peer support for sustained recovery.
Please don’t wait to get some help. Contact us at (833) 448-0127 or online to discover more about MAT and our addiction treatment services in Denver and the surrounding areas. With the proper support, you can take control of your life.
Why Choose Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery
At CMAR, we understand that long-lasting recovery demands much more than a prescription. Recovery is a challenging personal journey of incremental change, and medication is only one element of treatment.
We know that many people suffering from substance use disorder may also have co-occurring other mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. We look at the family, social supports, and prior history of trauma and develop individual treatment plans accordingly. We believe treating mental health alongside addiction is an indispensable part of our opioid addiction treatment programs and alcohol addiction treatment programs.
We help our patients identify the causes of anger, fear, sadness, and loneliness and provide tools to cope effectively so they don’t cause a relapse.
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