Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment
Safe, medically supervised benzo detox and taper in the Texas Hill Country, near San Antonio and Austin.
Detox From Benzodiazepines Safely
Benzodiazepines are among the most commonly prescribed medications in America, and they are also among the hardest to stop taking. If you have tried to quit and been frightened by the panic, tremors, or feeling of losing control, you are not alone, and you do not have to do it by yourself.
At Windmill Wellness Ranch, our medical team guides you through a safe, carefully managed benzodiazepine detox on our 75-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio and Austin, so you can step away from these drugs without the danger and discomfort of quitting cold turkey.
What Are Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are prescribed for many conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, social anxiety, grief, trauma, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. Because they have sedative properties, they are highly addictive, and abuse can happen easily, even when they are taken as prescribed. Over time, they change how the brain and nervous system function.
Why Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Should Never Be Done Alone
Many people are afraid of panic attacks or of losing control. Those who try to withdraw on their own often experience anxiety, muscle cramps, diarrhea, tremors, depression, agitation, and headaches, and they return to the drug simply to make those feelings stop. Many have said they felt better before they started the pills than they do after coming off of them.
This is why we never recommend detoxing from benzodiazepines outside of a medical setting. Our medical team uses a careful taper protocol to keep you comfortable and safe. Many other programs detox too quickly, which can make lasting recovery impossible, because the effects of benzodiazepine detox can last up to 30 days. We know that a rushed approach does not work.
The Effects and Side Effects of Benzodiazepines
The benzodiazepine high is often described as an intense feeling of euphoria. Some people feel no euphoria at all, yet still cannot quit because of the panic that sets in without the drug. Short-term effects can include increased self-confidence, being more talkative, and a general sense of enhanced happiness, along with reduced anxiety that leaves a person feeling calmer than usual.
As with most highs, a comedown follows. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and general agitation are common when coming down from benzodiazepines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is benzodiazepine withdrawal dangerous?+
Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be very difficult and even dangerous, with symptoms such as anxiety, muscle cramps, tremors, depression, agitation, and headaches. We never recommend detoxing from benzodiazepines outside of a medical setting.
Can you become addicted to prescribed benzodiazepines?+
Yes. Because benzodiazepines have sedative properties, they can become highly addictive, and abuse can occur easily, even when they are taken exactly as prescribed.
How long does benzodiazepine detox take?+
The effects of benzodiazepine detox can last up to 30 days. Detoxing too quickly can make sustained recovery impossible, which is why our medical team does not rush the process.
What is a benzodiazepine taper?+
A taper is a gradual, medically supervised reduction of the drug that keeps you comfortable and safe while your body adjusts, rather than stopping suddenly. Our medical team uses a careful taper protocol for everyone detoxing from benzodiazepines.
What conditions are benzodiazepines prescribed for?+
They are widely prescribed for anxiety disorders, depression, social anxiety, grief, trauma, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia.
How does Windmill Wellness Ranch treat benzodiazepine addiction?+
We provide a safe, medically supervised detox using a careful taper protocol, followed by evidence-based, whole-person treatment to support lasting recovery.
Reach Out for Help Today
Recovery from benzodiazepine addiction is possible. Reach out to our admissions team, available 24/7, to learn how Windmill Wellness Ranch can help you or your loved one begin the path to lasting recovery.