A tranquilizer, Benzodiazepine is oftentimes prescribed to treat panic disorders and anxiety. It is one of the drugs commonly classified under CSN sedatives or Central nervous systems depressants and abuse is common. DEA has labeled Benzodiazepine one of the leading threats in US and made it illegal to traffic. The drug has been declared a threat to public health by US National Institute of Health, giving rise to concerns about its use and addiction.

There are numerous effects of Benzodiazepine include relaxation effects as the drug is anxiolytic and causes reduction in stress levels. Additionally it induces sleepiness as it has a hypnotic and the person relaxes and falls asleep. Benzodiazepine has amnesic properties and leads to short term amnesia and interrupts long term memory.

As a CNS sedative, this drug has the properties to prevent seizure, convulsions and muscle relaxant for acute pain reliving features. However, due to these numerous relaxation and pain reliving features, it is highly addictive and can turn fatal when combined with ingestion of alcohol, opiates and sedatives.

Benzodiazepine Addiction and Rehab

As in most drug rehab programs, treatment for benzodiazepine drug addiction requires medical intervention. But paradoxical effects arise while on medication. Sometimes, the individual shows patterns of aggressive patterns and have no inhibitions and psychological and physical effects the long-term medical treatment of Benzodiazepines.

Dependence upon the drug leads to tolerance which builds up over a long term use. This dependency on the drug may exhibit either psychological and physical symptoms or maybe both, depending upon the intake of the person.

Benzodiazepines addiction symptoms emerge when the constant or regular dosage is terminated or ends. It is quite common to have withdrawal symptoms that can be mild to serious symptoms depending upon the prescription drug that was used. Some of the major withdrawal symptoms include:

• Blurred vision
• Flue like symptoms
• Hot and cold flushes
• Insomnia
• Fatigue, weakness and restless leg syndrome
• Dizziness, blurry vision, dilated pupils
• Nightmares, agitation and restlessness

With the increase of illegal trafficking in this particular drug, the rate of addictions has gone up considerably. At Delray Recovery Center, we offer Benzodiazepine drug rehab among other addiction treatment programs.

The series of guidelines supported by different therapies ensure that the individual is drug free for life is the sole aim of our program. Helping the individual get  back to normal life, family and community is one of the aspects of Delray Recovery Centers.

Additionally, our benzodiazepine drug rehab has been extremely successful as it has been achieved through specialized behavioral therapies which include a range of communication mediums such as family intervention and counseling. The addicted individual is involved in a variety of counseling sessions and through which the basic reason or cause of drug dependence is examined.

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