Benzo Addiction Treatment Center Southern California
Benzos are a class of drugs that treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia, and common versions of this drug include Xanax, Valium, and Ativan. While it’s normal for doctors to prescribe benzos, there is a chance of substance abuse leading to a benzodiazepine addiction.
Any drug addiction is hard to deal with and can take over every part of your life, from your mental wellbeing to your physical health to your personal relationships. That’s why recovery is so important, and the good news is that there is help available to assist you on your healing journey.
That is where we come in. At Altitude Recovery, we make it our mission to provide the best Benzo addiction treatment in Southern California, offering the chance to overcome benzo addiction in a beautiful, luxury environment.
Altitude Recovery Community can pave the way for a healthier & happier future
About Altitude Recovery Benzo Addiction Treatment
Our residential treatment in Southern California always puts you, the resident and patient, first. Here is what to expect from us.
A Comprehensive Treatment Plan
When you choose our benzodiazepine addiction treatment, you choose a highly individualized treatment plan that is completely tailored to you. We perform a thorough clinical evaluation upon your arrival, taking note of any co-occurring disorders that you may have. With this information, we can devise a plan that is safe and effective for your recovery.
A Serene Environment
Our benzo addiction treatment center in Southern California offers genuine beauty. Everyone who stays here loves the outdoor greenery, relaxing pools, spacious rooms, and décor. We believe that being in a serene environment like this is key to healing. You’ll also receive a semi-private room with an en-suite. There are comfortable beds, warming fireplaces, and a large kitchen you can use as and when you need. It will feel like a home away from home – a place to discover yourself and grow as a human being.
Experienced and Compassionate Medical Staff
The benzo addiction treatment offered here in Southern California is managed by an amazing multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. All are highly trained and experienced in managing benzodiazepine addictions, so you will be in safe hands. Plus, we pride ourselves on compassionate care. It is a completely judgment-free zone; instead, it’s a community that understands the complexities of addiction disorders.
24/7 Medical Supervision
When overcoming benzo addiction, you need a safe, supportive environment with medical supervision. This is to ensure no distractions or triggers, as well as medical intervention should you need it (especially during the detoxification process). That’s what we provide – we have a team of on-hand healthcare professionals ready to assist you at all hours of the day when in our care.
Holistic Care
The care we offer is entirely focused on you. We offer group therapy sessions, CBT, yoga, meditation, and art therapy at our benzo addiction treatment center, which all facilitate long-term recovery. Plus, when you leave us, we will ensure your recovery journey continues by setting up appropriate aftercare programs.
How Can Our Benzo Addiction Treatment Program in Southern California 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.
Understanding Benzo Addiction
Benzos are not just one drug – instead, they are a group of drugs (also referred to as benzodiazepines) that are commonly prescribed under brand names such as Ambien, Valium, and Xanax. They are usually used to treat anxiety disorders and insomnia. However, there is the capacity for a benzo addiction, especially if an individual takes benzos for longer than they should.
Benzos work by stimulating the production of the brain chemical GABA, which gives you a pleasurable feeling of relaxation. This triggers the reward system in the brain, sometimes causing a person to keep on taking benzos, even when they do not medically need to. This is a dangerous and slippery slope that can cause a higher tolerance level and physical dependence. At that stage, it becomes a benzodiazepine addiction disorder.
The Signs of a Benzo Addiction
Are you unsure if you or someone you know has a benzo addiction? These are the signs to be aware of.
Intense Cravings for the Drug
Taking Unnecessary Risks
Increased Tolerance
Doctor Shopping for Benzos
Neglecting Personal and Work-related Responsibilities
Experiencing Withdrawal Symptoms when Stopping Taking the Drug
If you show these symptoms, it’s important to seek benzo addiction treatment, as this means a safer recovery process and less chance of relapse.
The Risks of Benzo Abuse
Having a benzo addiction is serious, and it can cause a mixture of physical and mental side effects. Plus, it can lead to problems in your personal life. Here are some of the dangers of taking benzos in the short term.
Blurred Vision
Tremors
Disorientation
Dizziness
Coma
Weakness
Breathing Difficulties
A Lack of Coordination
Anxiety
Then, there are long-term impacts, which include:
Memory Problems
Frequent Headaches
Insomnia
Hallucinations
Lower Blood Pressure
Depression
Seizures
Suicidal Thoughts
Increased Risk of Overdose
Who is More at Risk of a Benzo Addiction?
Benzo abuse is unfortunately common and can affect anyone, no matter their health history or background. However, it does affect some people more than others; these are the risk factors.
Having Access to Benzos
Long-Term Use of Benzos (Over Four Weeks)
Addiction in the Family
A History of Drug Addiction
Mental Health Disorders
Of course, not everyone who ticks off characteristics on this list will necessarily develop an addiction – they are just risk factors.
Is Recovery Possible?
Yes – recovery from a benzo addiction is definitely possible. It is a highly treatable substance abuse disorder, and many individuals have already overcome it. With residential treatment, you are more likely to beat the addiction.
Coming Off Benzos: The Withdrawal Symptoms
There is no way of sugarcoating the fact that coming off benzos can be hard – the more severe the addiction, the more challenging it is. Part of that is due to the intensity of the withdrawal symptoms that tend to peak after around 2 or 3 days of stopping the drug. These are the withdrawal symptoms to expect:
Anxiety
Muscle Tension
Fast Heartbeat
Sweating
Blurred Vision
Difficulty Concentrating
Abdominal Cramps
Trembling
Dizziness
This makes seeking benzo addiction treatment incredibly important. With the right detox services, you gain access to medical care that will alleviate these symptoms and remove triggers, leading to a safer and more successful recovery process.
The Steps of Benzo Recovery with Altitude Recovery Community
Are you ready to leave a benzo addiction in your past? Our benzo addiction treatment is the perfect way to heal. Understanding what’s to come can make starting that journey easier, so here are the steps to expect when you choose our luxury Southern California detox center.
1. Contacting Us
The first step is reaching out to our team. We make this very easy – you can call us, text us, or fill out a contact form that is available online (we only need a couple of pieces of information). These conversations are completely confidential with no obligation to follow through with treatment if you decide it is not right for you. At this stage, we can also check your private health insurance to see if we take it.
2. Evaluation
If you decide to choose our benzodiazepine addiction treatment program, the next step is a medical evaluation. This is a thorough clinical assessment where our qualified medical staff evaluates your physical and mental health to determine the best treatment plan for your recovery. For example, the type of medications you need at what dose, as well as the kind of therapy to facilitate healing.
3. The Detoxification Phase
This phase involves going through benzo withdrawal symptoms. It’s a crucial part of the journey and is when most of the toxins leave the body. The symptoms are unpleasant, but we provide 24/7 medical supervision and treatments to alleviate the symptoms.
4. Recovery
Following the detoxification phase, you will fully settle into our treatment center in Southern California. You will still have access to 24/7 medical care, it’s just the care won’t be as intense as the previous step, as you’ll be through the worst of the symptoms.
Staying in our luxury center means being in a beautiful, serene environment where you can fully enjoy the Californian sunshine. We have a gorgeous, spacious lounge and swimming pools for when you feel like being in the community spirit, activities like yoga and meditation to help you feel at peace, and more private areas for self-reflection. You’ll also keep receiving necessary medications and therapies (such as group therapy sessions) for your substance abuse recovery. We can also set up family therapy sessions with your family members during this time, as family involvement often helps recovery.
5. Leaving Our Program: Ongoing Support
The program typically lasts between thirty days and a few months. After this medication-assisted treatment, you will leave our treatment center. We set up aftercare addiction treatment programs to ensure a lasting recovery, for example, CBT, family therapy, or group therapy. Our support continues even after you’ve said goodbye and returned to your daily life.
These are the general steps you will go through when choosing us. If you require another kind of treatment, such as an intensive outpatient program rather than a residential rehab, we can help you find that.
Don’t Wait - Begin a Fresh Chapter Today
Seeking professional help for a substance abuse disorder is hard, but more than worth it. By receiving evidence-based treatments in a safe, secure, trigger-free environment, you have a better chance at long-lasting recovery. Plus, at Altitude, we pride ourselves on our beautiful center that provides endless comfort.
Whether you have had a benzo addiction for many years, have co-occurring mental health disorders, or are also addicted to other substances, we can help you. Get in touch today to take the first step in a new chapter.