Zodiazepines

The class of drugs called benzodiazepines is typically prescribed for anxiety. The common names of these drugs are Xanax, Diazepam, Clonazepam, Ativan and Klonopin. These drugs are often abused and the user finds it very difficult to break the physical addiction. Some may be using very large amounts of these drugs. We realize that many people that are opiate addicted are also addicted to benzodiazepines.

Benzodiazepine addiction is very serious and withdrawal can be life threatening. Seizures can be quite common if the proper Detox protocol is not administered. There are many drug manufacturer warnings associated with using this drug. One benzodiazepine should never be used as a detoxification agent for another benzodiazepine. This could cause serious side effects.

The only humane and safe way to treat this addiction is to slowly wean a patient off of these drugs, with careful medical guidance, to prevent complications. This weaning process could take a week, a month, or longer, depending on the individual’s usage. We have successfully helped patients with their addiction to these drugs utilizing the detox protocol set up by Dr Stephen Stein, our medical director and licensed addictionologist.