Benzodiazepine Treatment Centers
Many rehab facilities offer programs that specialize in benzodiazepine detox. At Icarus Behavioral Health, we’re equipped with all of the necessary elements to assist individuals through the roughest part of the detox process.
Additionally, resources are provided to assist in long-term recovery from benzodiazepines. Through education and counseling, as well as treatment for dual-diagnosis, we’ve helped countless amounts of clients overcome benzodiazepine abuse disorder. How is long-term recovery from benzodiazepines achieved?
Long-term Recovery from Benzodiazepines
Long-term recovery from benzodiazepines is possible with the right measures in place to promote this result. Dual diagnosis is one of the most important initial steps in this process.
Dual-diagnosis includes identifying and treating mental health issues associated with benzo abuse. Many times, depression, bipolar disorder, and other challenges exist in conjunction with an addiction to benzos.
It’s also vital that clients learn how to manage anxiety without benzos. This may seem impossible, but managing anxiety without benzos is achievable through the right direction and customized plan.
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Managing Anxiety Without Benzos
Customized detox planning for benzo drugs will assist in managing anxiety without these medications. The proper management of anxiety without benzos may include the following courses of action:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Medications such as beta-blockers (blood pressure medicine), SSRIs (antidepressants), and non-addictive anxiety medications such as Buspirone may be effective in terms of medication options for managing anxiety.
It’s important to note that one of the main goals of treatment is learning to manage anxiety without medications. Although certain medications may provide temporary relief and management, it’s vital to have an end goal that doesn’t include a regimen of prescriptions.
Dual diagnosis is an important process on the path of long-term benzo recovery. This identifies the root of the issues that led to benzo dependence initially.
Dual Diagnosis and Benzos
Dual diagnosis uncovers and allows mental health professionals to treat the underlying causes of any substance abuse disorder. Each case is different, with several forms of therapy being administered during dual diagnosis treatment.
When any substance abuse disorder is present, it’s important to treat the cause and not the symptom. This is what dual diagnosis accomplishes in terms of benzo abuse.
Once detox has taken its course, it’s important to have a plan for steps to take afterward. In the following section, we’ll discuss steps to take after detox.
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Steps to Take After Detox
After detox, clients have a major decision to make. Do they continue treatment in an inpatient facility or attempt outpatient options?
Inpatient treatment provides a controlled environment that increases the odds of successful recovery. Outpatient rehab has its benefits, but the chances of relapse are much higher.
Choosing the right option for rehab is vital for long-term recovery. Other measures are critical in the long-term fight for recovery.
Post-treatment and aftercare services are just as important as detox and treatment programs. This is when clients resolve, and willpower is truly tested. Consider becoming active in the following programs to remain successful after treatment and detox:
- Support groups for benzodiazepines. These support groups may include in-person or online-based recovery forums. The advantage of these groups is engaging with peers who can relate to what you’re going through.
- Continued attention to mental health. Making regular appointments with mental health professionals is important for continuing to address underlying mental health challenges. These issues never disappear, but issues surrounding these challenges may remain dormant through proper counseling and talk therapy.
- Strong support systems. Having the right pillars of support in place is vital for post-treatment. Family members and loved ones should remain active in the encouragement of recovery.
- Emotions Anonymous is an important group for benzo management. This group is similar to Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous but is targeted at the mental health management space. Locate these groups near you or find resources to engage with them online as a means of long-term recovery and support.
Reach Out for Effective Benzo Support at Icarus
Establishing an efficient plan for detox, treatment, and long-term recovery is mandatory for a successful recovery. None of these elements should be underestimated or left out, as they are all equally as important.
Planning for benzo detox can be stressful and downright frightening. However, with a referral to detox and continuing treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health, the worst of the side effects are manageable.
Nobody should ever go through detox or recovery alone. If you’re ready to take the next step in the recovery from benzodiazepine abuse disorder, contact the intake staff at Icarus Behavioral. We’re happy to answer any questions regarding admissions and the recovery process.