Benzodiazepine & Xanax Addiction Treatment Program

Are You Addicted To Benzodiazepine or Xanax

If you or a loved one is addicted to Benzodiazepine or Xanax, our team can help. We have decades of experience helping patients achieve sobriety after many years, and sometimes decades of Xanax abuse.

Our team of medical and addiction professionals will customize a treatment program specific to your Xanax addiction. We can minimize the discomfort of benzodiazepine detox and put you on a path to successful recovery.

If you are looking for a Xanax addiction treatment in Houston, or have questions about our programs, give us a call and we will have happy to explain how we can help you get sober and off Xanax for good.

What Is Xanax Prescribed For? 

Xanax is a brand name medication for alprazolam. Alprazolam is a type of benzodiazepine used by the medical community to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders and depression. Often, a medical professional will use Xanax short term after a death in the family or highly stressful life event. 

How Xanax Works On The Brain

This medication works by manipulating a type of neurotransmitter in a person’s brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). By increasing the effects of GABA, Xanax slows down the nerve cell activity in the brain resulting in the reduction of nervousness, anxiety and fear. This pill produces a calming effect that removes the fight or flight sensation associated with clinical anxiety. 

Xanax Is Habit Forming

Like all benzodiazepines, Alprazolam is habit-forming. The risk of Xanax addiction can get out of control  when users abuse Xanax long-term or in a manner not prescribed by a physician.  Xanax is considered one of the most addictive benzodiazepines on the market, and abuse of Xanax causes physical dependency in a very short period of time.

Treating Xanax Addiction

If you are ready to start your Xanax detox, it is very important to choose an addiction treatment center operating as a licensed medical facility, under state and federal guidelines, with licensed and experienced medical staff on site.

This is due to the risks associated with Xanax detox, which is known to cause severe physical and mental symptoms as follows:

• Anxiety/Panic attacks
• Heart palpitations
• Seizures
• Hallucinations
• Psychosis

Upon completion of Detox, it is vital the addict enters an inpatient addiction treatment program, otherwise the vicious cycle of addiction will continue.

Within an inpatient program, the addict will be educated on why they used, how they can avoid using, and how to stay sober long term. They are given the tools needed to stay sober long after detox is completed.

Never Quit Xanax Cold Turkey

Sudden termination of Xanax use can cause a sharp increase in anxiety and may lead to panic attacks. It can also be very dangerous physically and mentally. Some of the symptoms of stopping Xanax use cold turkey are:

Xanax Detox Process

Step 1 Detox & Withdrawal: Treating Xanax addiction always begins with detox, which most individuals will want to avoid. This is due to the severe withdrawal symptoms experienced, which can be extremely painful both mentally and physically. You need to ensure you are in professional care when the detox phase begins.

The safest way to detox off benzodiazepines is by being medically supervised and with the proper detox medications. Certain medications, administered by a trained addiction professional, can be helpful in mitigating Xanax specific withdrawal symptoms.

Step 2 Inpatient: After Xanax detox, an inpatient program is necessary if you want to stay sober after you complete detox. This is where a client can obtain the tools needed to stay sober for life.

Step 3 Outpatient: Upon completion of step 2, an outpatient program is highly recommended. This will help a newly sober person to continue down the path of sobriety as they rejoin society .

How Long Does Xanax Detox Last?

There are many factors that can affect the length and severity of Xanax withdrawal. An individual’s unique chemistry, environment, and how much and how often Xanax was used all affect a withdrawal timeline.

Withdrawal can be very dangerous, particularly the peak period.  It is important to go through this under the supervision of a trained professional in a safe environment with the appropriate medications on hand.

It is important to note that most symptoms of Xanax withdrawal can be lessened tremendously with the help of medication, while in a treatment facility staffed with trained addiction professionals.

A typical Xanax withdrawal timeline may look something like this:

• Initial Withdrawal: 6-12 hours after the last dose was taken, symptoms of anxiety, headache, and insomnia will set in.
• Peak Withdrawal: During the first few days after the last does, these symptoms will intensify along with the onset of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. There is also a high risk of seizures during this time.
• Subsiding Withdrawal: Around 1 week after the last dose, these symptoms will start to decrease, although anxiety, insomnia and depression may still be an issue.
• Ending Withdrawal: After a few weeks, normal functionality may return depending on the individual. Some of the symptoms can last much longer in certain cases, which is why it is best to be treated by a trained addiction professional who can adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Other benzodiazepines or benzos include Valium, xanax, and Lorazepam. Legally, Xanax is considered a Schedule IV controlled substance, but evidence shows that it is one of the most widely abused and addictive medications on the market.

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

Users may start feeling the effects of withdrawal within 6 hours of Xanax wearing off. As time goes on the symptoms will intensify and you will be putting yourself at high risk for having a medical emergency.

Xanax withdrawal symptoms can seem disproportionately intense when compared to the severity of inebriation produced by Xanax use. Users may experience lingering effects for months and sometimes years after heavy abuse of this medication.

These unpleasant withdrawal symptoms can discourage recovery. This is why its vital to find a treatment program that specifically identifies and treats the behavior behind Benzo abuse.

We cannot stress how important it is to get help from a qualified detoxification facility like Bay Area Recovery Center when starting to feel these symptoms.

• Elevated vital signs
• Headaches
• Anxiety and irritability
• Insomnia
• Involuntary shaking
• Muscle pain and weakness
• Sweating
• Tremors
• Diarrhea
• Paranoia

Effects Of Benzodiazepine & Xanax:

In addition to reducing anxiety, the many side-effects of Xanax include:

• Drowsy or light-headedness
• Sedation or feeling zoned out
• Impaired or poor coordination
• Care-free attitude
• Involuntary muscle movement or twitching
• Having trouble speaking
• Lowered inhibitions

We have helped numerous clients through their Xanax addiction. Give us a call to discuss the process of detox and getting off this drug for good.

Warning Signs Of Xanax Addiction

Symptoms of physical addiction can vary by individual. The most common signs of Xanax or benzodiazapine addiction are:

• Changes in hobbies or social habits
• Memory loss
• Changes in personality
• Finding hidden pill bottles
• Finding Xanax bottles prescribed by different doctors
• Always wanting higher doses
• Taking more than prescribed
• Running out of medication early
• Worrying about scheduled refills or trying to refill early
• Finding used empty plastic bags around house or vehicle (common when buying pills off the street)
• Sleeping more than normal or at odd hours of the day

What are other names for Xanax?

Xanax has many street names, the most common being:

• Xanbars
• Zanbar
• Bars
• Z-Bars
• Handlebars
• Footballs
• Totem poles
• Bricks
• Benzos

If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, give us a call to get the conversation started.

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