Bezodiazepines detox
Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can be done at home with the follow up of a physician or medical staff. There are also some facilities that are experts in medication detox and offer a residential setting to get the person securely off the medication.
When someone has been using benzos on a long term basis and with a high dosage, the withdrawal symptoms are severe and will appear 24 to 48 hours after the last dosage. They can last for weeks and months if not done correctly.
Benzodiazepines are depressant drugs so if the person is taking them with other depressants such as alcohol or opiates, the individual can overdose by accident.
Main uses of benzodiazepines
These are the main uses of benzodiazepines:
•Hypnotics
•Anxiolytics (to reduce anxiety and produce relaxation);
•Anti-seizure (to reduce the possibility of seizures and convulsions commonly use for alcohol detox)
•Muscle relaxant
•Amnesic (tend to disrupt both short and long term memory).
Common name of benzodiazepines •Diazepam (Valium) •Lorazepam (ativan) •Oxazepam (Serenid-d) •Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) •Medazepam (Nobrium) •Alprazolam (Xanax) •Clonazepam -- Klonopin (Rivotril) •Bromazepam (Lexotan) •Clobazam (Frisium) •Clorazepate (Tranxene) •Temazepam (Normison) •Nitrazepam (Mogadon) •Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) •Flurazepam (Dalmane) •Loprazolam (Dormonoct)
Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms
The withdrawal symptoms include the following:
•Anxiety
•Irritability
•Sweating
•Tremors
•Sleep disorders
•Depersonalization
•De realization
•Hypersensitivity
•Depression
•Suicidal behaviors
•Psychosis
•Seizures
•Delirium tremors
Remember, benzodiazepines are very addictive. It takes about 4 weeks of regular use to become addicted.
We can help you with drug rehabilitation in Ontario if you are looking for drug rehabilitation, benzodiazzepines treatment or a benzodiazepines detox center. Ontario Addiction Helpline is here to help you find an Ontario drug rehabilitation facility.
