Benzodiazepine Detox

Benzodiazepine addiction treatment involves medications, psychotherapy (talk therapy), and relaxation techniques. Benzodiazepines (benzos) are one of the most frequently prescribed drugs for mental illness. Over 1 in 20 Americans fill a prescription for benzodiazepine each year for their mental health. Benzos are prescribed to treat: Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorders Sleep Problems (Insomnia) Muscle Spasms (Seizures) Though not as addictive as narcotics or opiates, benzos can become addictive if you misuse/abuse them. Most notably, drug abuse can lead to potentially fatal overdoses. Benzo-related overdose deaths increased from 1,135 in 1999 to 11,537 in 2017, reported by the National Institutes of Drug Addiction (NIDA.) Benzodiazepine Addiction Fact Sheet The third most frequently misused illicit or prescription drug among American adults and adolescents. Benzo-involved overdose deaths skyrocketed by over 400 percent between 1996 and 2013. There was a 5-fold increase in admissions inv...