{"id":1762,"date":"2022-01-18T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/?page_id=1762"},"modified":"2022-05-26T13:37:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T17:37:38","slug":"withdrawal-detox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/benzodiazepine-addiction\/withdrawal-detox\/","title":{"rendered":"Benzodiazepine Withdrawal & Detox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Benzodiazepine withdrawal may seem daunting, but there are many ways to make it more tolerable. This overview covers benzo withdrawal, detox and addiction treatment.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Benzodiazepines are habit-forming prescription drugs used to treat several stress-related conditions, such as anxiety disorders, insomnia, epilepsy and even alcohol withdrawal. There are many different formulations of benzodiazepines, along with many different brand names. Often nicknamed \u201cbenzos,\u201d these drugs can become highly addictive if they aren\u2019t used properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Article at a Glance:  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety, epilepsy, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal are slurred speech, impaired vision, vomiting, and flu-like symptoms.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychological symptoms are irritability, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and memory loss.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms start within one to six hours, and the drug can stay in the body up to 28 days.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to detox from a benzodiazepine is under medical supervision and in the care of addiction specialists. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Benzodiazepine Withdrawal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benzodiazepine withdrawal is when the body begins to rid itself of the drug, which can lead to a state of shock. Uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms can result if a person suddenly stops using benzos or drastically reduces use. This reaction is due to how the drug acts<\/a> on neurotransmitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benzodiazepines impact the brain\u2019s gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in particular. However, these receptors are not meant to respond to artificial GABA stimulants like benzos, so the brain may \u201cbelieve\u201d that it no longer needs to produce its own natural GABA. When a person stops taking benzos, their body is suddenly without this necessary acid that it became accustomed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since benzodiazepines impact the mind and body, the drug\u2019s withdrawal symptoms do as well. The severity of these symptoms depends on the duration of a person\u2019s drug use, their dosage amounts, and the method of ingestion. Their levels of physical dependency and psychological addiction also come into play when determining the severity of withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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