These enhance the affect of the neurotransmitter (gamma-aminobutyric acid) which basically results in a sedate, hypnotic (sleep inducing) state, relieve anxiety and act as a tranquilizer. Long term affects include becoming dependent, adverse affects on cognitive functions, physical and mental health problems. Symptoms also include depression, flu like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, irritability, memory lapse problems, panic attacks and ultimately death. Taking benzos without medical guidance or care can lead to such a depression that suicide or harming others may occur also. Trying to detox or stop taking them after prolonged use without medical help, can be fatal. This is one of the drugs, that when detoxing or titrating off of prolonged use, it is imperative that an individual receive medically assisted therapy/detoxification such as Anew Rehab Services offers.
Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, etc.):
Dr. Russ understands how to identify early or delayed withdrawal and can design a tailored program that lessens the effect and includes non-habit forming treatments for anxiety disorders. Collaboration with Psychiatrist/psychologists can help ensure the success of dual-diagnosis patients as well.
Call Anew Rehab Services (800)358-9902 to learn more.
