Benzo Detox
Benzodiazepines are a type of sedative that is very addictive and has a high rate of dependence. In the U.S., there are more than 30 million adults prescribed benzodiazepines to treat severe anxiety and other mental health disorders. That’s roughly 12.5% of the population1.
If you are searching for a benzo detox near you and live near Columbus, OH, Oak Grove Recovery offers medically supervised benzodiazepine detox in Westerville, Ohio. We understand how uncomfortable, even dangerous, benzo detox can be. That’s why we offer medically-supervised benzo detox so you can safely get through detoxing and begin focusing on your recovery and not your symptoms.
Our detox programs include 24/7 medical monitoring and individualized care from professionals dedicated to helping you get healthy. We accept most major insurance plans, including Ohio Medicaid, and can help you understand your benefits.
To verify insurance or speak with a member of our team, call 614.324.8137 today to schedule a tour and consultation.
What is benzo detox?
If you are taking benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, panic disorders, insomnia, or seizures, you are at risk of developing dependence and addiction to your medication. If this happens, you’ll need a professional detox program to help you through the first step in addiction recovery.
Benzo detox is a medically supervised, safe program where you receive medication and medical supervision while experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal. They use FDA-approved medications to ease physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms safely, such as diazepam and clonazepam.
Benzo withdrawal symptoms can begin 6-12 hours from your last dose and include:
- Increased cravings for more benzos
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- Excessive sweating
- Sleep disturbances
- Increased tension and anxiety
- Hand tremors
- Hallucinations
- Panic attacks
- Difficulty concentrating
- Dry retching and nausea
- Seizures
During medical detox, you will receive medications from medical professionals who will monitor you for any adverse reactions. They can make note of any adverse reactions and adjust the dosage to achieve the best results.
When withdrawal symptoms fade, they will begin tapering you off the medications slowly until they are no longer necessary.
24/7 care to help you take the first safe step forward.
How do benzodiazepines work?
Benzodiazepines are a type of central nervous system (CNS) depressant that affects the GABA receptors, gamma-aminobutyric acid. GABA is “an amino acid that serves as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord.”2
Some of the core benefits of GABA include:
- Prevents the brain from becoming overwhelmed by sensory input
- Promotes relaxation
- Improves sleep by slowing the brain down
GABA produces a calming effect that can help those with sleep disorders, panic disorders, and severe anxiety. If you take medications prescribed by a doctor, it is safe, but if you abuse them, it can lead to physical dependence and addiction. That’s because the body slows down GABA production when medications fill that role.
Common types of benzodiazepines
Some of the common types of benzodiazepines that are available today include:
If you are taking any of these benzodiazepines and have developed an addiction, it is recommended that you find a benzodiazepine detox program. Going “cold turkey” is never the best option, as there is a chance you may experience extremely uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and life-threatening seizures.
Medical withdrawal management is important for benzodiazepine detox
Benzodiazepine withdrawal management is essential for the safe and effective recovery from substance abuse. While it may not be essential to detox from some medications or illegal drugs, benzodiazepines, like alcohol, can produce life-threatening seizures.
A medical detox program provides a safe environment for the beginning stages of substance abuse treatment. For instance, you will find the following in a benzo detox program:
Vital sign monitoring
Nursing and medical professionals closely monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and other stats to keep clients stable.
Medications
Experienced professionals will provide clients with anti-seizure and comfort medications to alleviate physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms and will monitor each client’s progress.24/7 clinical support
Detox programs offer a safe environment where clients can stay during the first stages of addiction recovery. They have trained staff on-site, available all day and night, to monitor your progress and keep you as comfortable as possible.
If you do not seek medical help, you are at risk of relapsing, or what is known as the “rebound effect.” According to the Oxford Academy, without benzo withdrawal treatment, withdrawal symptoms can include seizures, psychosis, and severe autonomic hyperactivity, characterized by “a surge in sympathetic nervous system activity.”3
At Oak Grove Recovery near Columbus, OH, we provide a safe environment for clients to begin their recovery from benzodiazepine addiction. Our medication-assisted treatment (MAT) includes medications given by our professional medical team that manages each detox on an individual basis and takes into account their personal history, dosage amounts, and duration of use.
These medications offer temporary relief while the client detoxes. Once withdrawal symptoms begin to fade, medical staff employ a supervised taper. A supervised taper is a gradual reduction in the dose to avoid any unwanted symptoms and to give the body time to adjust to being drug-free.
Our benzodiazepine detox program at Oak Grove Recovery
At Oak Grove Recovery, our benzodiazepine detox program is led by experienced professionals who want to help you reach your recovery goals. Our detox program is medically supervised and based on your individual symptoms, dose, and length of use.
Once you are stabilized and can manage to go about your day without 24/7 support, our team will transition you to a residential inpatient treatment program to begin your addiction recovery.
Our benzodiazepine detox program accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans, and our admissions team is available 24/7.
Reach out to Oak Grove Recovery today
Our admissions team is available 24/7 to help you or a loved one start recovery. We accept Medicaid and many commercial insurance plans, ensuring treatment is accessible. Have questions? Call us at 614.324.8137 or reach out online.
