Benzo Addiction Treatment Los Angeles
Benzos are a class of drugs that include Valium, Ambien, and Xanax. While they are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and insomnia, there is a danger there – specifically, the risk of addiction.
Benzos are typically not meant to be taken for longer than a few weeks, at which point, a physical dependence becomes probable. It then becomes harder and harder to come off of benzos (which is why early intervention is so important).
The good news is that there is help available. You do not need to let a benzo addiction control your physical and mental health, not when you choose our Benzo addiction treatment center in Los Angeles.
Altitude Recovery Community can pave the way for a healthier & happier future
About Our Benzo Addiction Treatment Center
At Altitude Recovery, we have created a serene, beautiful benzo addiction recovery center in Los Angeles that provides holistic, tailored care. This is what we offer.
Individualized Treatment Plans
We do not provide the same type of care plan to all patients. Substance abuse is complex and manifests differently in everyone, which is why we take the time to carefully evaluate each patient to create a personalized plan that suits their specific medical needs. This means a safer recovery journey for all who join us.
Highly Trained Medical Staff
Our incredible team, which includes nurses, doctors, and mental health professionals, are all highly trained. With over 25 years of combined experience, we know how to efficiently treat benzo addictions, so you will always be in safe hands. Plus, the team is extremely compassionate and understanding about the deep complexities of addiction – the detox center is a judgment-free zone.
A Beautiful Space
A recovery journey is always better completed in a genuinely beautiful space. When choosing our treatment in Los Angeles, you can enjoy the serene environment. You’ll witness glorious California sunshine hitting the luscious trees and crystal-clear pool, and the building itself is a spectacle of architectural innovation, where inside you’ll find spacious, well-decorated rooms to relax in.
Medical Supervision
Going through benzo withdrawals is hard, as is the recovery that follows. To ensure you receive the healthcare you need during this time, there is 24/7 medical supervision at our Los Angeles center. If you need medical assistance, you’ll receive it, no matter what time of day or night it is.
Accessibility
We believe everyone should have access to the treatment options they need to get better. That is why we make our benzo detox program accessible – we accept most major PPO and POS health insurance plans to minimize out-of-pocket spending. We can verify your insurance for free so you know your options.
A Tight-Knit Community
Our benzo addiction treatment offers a tight-knit, supportive community in a safe and supportive environment. Going through benzo recovery alone is incredibly difficult, which is why we have created a treatment center that fosters strong relationships and bonding. You can partake in yoga, meditation, art therapy, and much more alongside other people who understand what you are going through.
Aftercare Support
After completing benzodiazepine addiction treatment with us in Los Angeles, you will still be supported by our team. We can set up aftercare programs to continue treating your substance abuse disorder, such as group therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. You will never be alone in your journey.
How Can Our Benzo Addiction Treatment Program in Los Angeles Help?
At Altitude Recovery Community, we offer a comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment program
that begins with understanding your unique needs.
Detoxification
The detoxification (detox) process is the first critical step in overcoming alcohol addiction. Detox centers help you safely manage withdrawal symptoms in a medically supervised setting. Our medical detox programs prioritize your comfort to help you detoxify without unnecessary complications. Whether you're facing severe withdrawal symptoms or require minimal intervention, our detox services lay the groundwork for successful treatment.
Residential Inpatient
Our residential treatment program offers a structured, supportive environment where you can focus fully on your recovery. In an inpatient alcohol rehab center setting, you’ll engage in a mix of individual therapy, group counseling, and family therapy. This level of care provides a safe space to explore your relationship with alcohol and rebuild life skills for long-term recovery.
Aftercare Planning
Recovery doesn't end once you leave the rehab center. Our aftercare program ensures continuity of care by connecting you to outpatient services, sober living homes, and ongoing support groups. Aftercare planning includes relapse prevention strategies, family programs, and regular check-ins to help you maintain sobriety. Long-term recovery is a journey, and our commitment to your well-being continues even after you’ve completed your initial treatment plan.
About Benzo Addiction
Benzo addictions are common. Benzos are central nervous system depressant drugs commonly prescribed by doctors, but they are typically only taken for a few weeks (at a maximum of six weeks). If taken for longer than this length of time, it can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
The reason benzos are so addictive is because of the pleasurable effects they provide; after taking benzos, individuals feel more relaxed and even euphoric. This triggers a reward response in the brain, which makes a person want to continue taking the drug.
Over time, this can lead to a higher tolerance and full-blown benzo addiction, which requires medical intervention, which is what we offer at our benzo addiction treatment in Los Angeles.
The Signs and Symptoms of a Benzo Addiction
Are you worried that you have a benzo addiction? Perhaps you’re looking out for someone you love. These are the signs and symptoms.
Intense Cravings for the Drug
Doctor Shopping for Benzos
Building a Higher Tolerance for the Drug
Social Withdrawal
Withdrawal Symptoms After Not Taking Benzos
Making Poor Decisions
Neglecting Responsibilities
If you show any of these symptoms, it’s never too late to seek help – a medication-assisted treatment in Los Angeles may be the perfect path to a full recovery.
What are the Risks of a Benzo Addiction?
Taking benzos prescribed by a doctor for a short amount of time shouldn’t cause many issues. However, benzo addictions come with some serious short and long-term risks.
Dependence
Withdrawal Symptoms
Impaired Memory
Drowsiness
Drug Interactions
Increased Aggression
Risk of Mental Health Issues
Risk of Falls and Accidents
Impaired Driving Ability
Overdose
These dangerous effects make overcoming benzo addiction vitally important.
Who is More Likely to Experience a Benzodiazepine Addiction?
Anybody can become addicted to benzos. There are risk factors, though, such as:
Having a History of Drug Addiction in the Family
Having Another Addiction
Having a Mental Health Disorder
Being Prescribed Benzos
Having Other Access to Benzos
Being a Young Adult
People who fall under these risk categories are more likely to go down the rabbit hole of benzodiazepine abuse as a coping strategy.
What are the Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms?
In order to go through the recovery process, everyone with a benzo addiction must get through the detoxification phase. During this phase, there are unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. These include:
Abdominal Cramps
Agoraphobia
Muscle Tension
Increased Heartrate
Shaking
Anxiety
Fatigue
Panic Attacks
Concentration Difficulties
Weight Loss
Headaches
Irritability
Sleep Problems
Of course, everyone is different – the more severe the addiction, the more severe the withdrawal symptoms usually are.
Plus, going through these benzo withdrawals is always easier (and far safer) in a medical setting, which is what our benzo addiction treatment offers; you can manage withdrawal symptoms safely in our care.
The 5 Steps to Recovery for Benzodiazepine Addiction
Are you interested in our benzodiazepine addiction treatment program in Los Angeles? You might wonder what the next step is – and then, the step after that, and then after that. It helps to have a clear vision of your recovery journey so you know exactly what to expect.
Step 1: Getting in Touch
The first step takes some real courage. It might seem simple, but to many, it is not. Getting in touch with our team means starting your journey towards the recovery process. You can do so by either texting us, calling us directly, or filling out a short form on our website (and then we will call you back). It is at this stage that you can determine whether the benzodiazepine addiction treatment is right for you. Also, we will check to see if we take your health insurance plan.
Step 2: The Evaluation
If you decide to treat your benzodiazepine addiction with us in Los Angeles, the next step is a medical evaluation. This is crucial as our medical professionals must determine the exact treatment plan that is right for you, such as the correct medical dosage. There are several things that might affect the kind of treatment plan you receive, such as co-occurring mental health disorders.
Step 3: The Detox Process
The detox process, also called the detoxification phase, is the stage where you go through withdrawal symptoms. There is a range of physical and psychological symptoms you may go through. Being in our care means you receive all the medical attention and treatments necessary to alleviate symptoms and get through the process as safely as possible.
Step 4: Recovery
After the benzo detox process, you will spend the next thirty days to a couple of months in our Los Angeles treatment center. During this time, you’ll receive medical supervision, as well as access to counseling, meditation sessions, and yoga. This is a chance to fully heal away from triggers and distractions; a place where you can focus on yourself and your healing journey. We can also set up family therapy sessions, which are very helpful.
Step 5: Aftercare Planning
Once it’s time to leave our Los Angeles treatment program, we set up aftercare. This might involve further counseling, family therapy, or other types of therapies to keep you on your journey and ensure you do not relapse. You’ll leave having learned plenty of relapse prevention strategies, and we will always be here to support you.
That’s it – the five steps to benzodiazepine addiction recovery with us. Of course, it’s more simplified written down like this than actually going through it, but knowing the road ahead makes getting through each step that much easier. Benzodiazepine dependence doesn’t have to control you anymore.
Seek Help for Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment Today
Are you ready to say goodbye to your benzodiazepine addiction with the help of a medical detox? There is a brighter future ahead of you; one not tainted by the challenges of substance abuse. Many people have recovered in our Los Angeles center before you, and we would love for you to be our next success story.
If you wish to start your recovery journey, simply get in touch with our amazing team today to learn more about our medically supervised detoxification process and our Los Angeles center. We will guide you on the journey to full healing, so you can live a life on your own terms.