Addiction to Benzodiazepenes Being Treated with Unique Recovery Program

Treatment of mental and behavioral health issues has led to a recent"pharmaceutical revolution" which has seen an incredible quantity of drugs being prescribed for a variety of symptoms including Anxiety.  Inevitably, prescription drug addiction has been on the rise- highlighed by recent deaths of celebrities like Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger.

Addiction to benzodiazepens which are prescibed for anxiety is less common than the opiates that are prescribed for pain.  However, benzodiazepenes (or "benzos") are still habit forming and can lead gradually into abuse and then to full blown physical and mental addiction.

Addiction to xanax or any other benzodiazepene is best treated in a residential setting at a treatment center like Sober Living by the Sea.  Sober Living by the Sea uses a combination of traditional therapy and many enjoyable outdoors activities to help people overcome their addiction to ativan and other benzos.

Not Just "Getting Clean" but "Living Life Sober"

"Treating addiction with an intense curriculum of therapy sessions, workshops, lectures, and 12-Step meetings is important, but there are only so many hours in a day that a patient can sit in groups and process the mental and behavioral aspects of their addiction," says Mike H, alumni coordinator at Sober Living by the Sea. "the outdoor activities are what make recovering here so effective - people really start to feel great when they are riding their bike with a few weeks of sobriety under their belt. This is why our location in Newport Beach California is so beneficial - we just have an incredible array of activities at our pteint's disposal."

If you or someone you know may be suffering from chemical dependency, do not hesitate but reach out for help immediately.  You can call 866-323-5609 for a confidential assessment with a trained counselor, or visit the prescription drug addiction quiz to learn more about the symptoms of this deadly disease.