There isn't much research on how to treat patients who have become addicted to prescription CNS depressants. People who are addicted to these medications, on the other hand, should undergo medically supervised detoxification because the dosage should be carefully decreased.
Counselling, whether in an outpatient or inpatient setting, can aid people in their recovery. Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a style of counselling that focuses on changing a person's thoughts, expectations, and actions while also improving strategies to cope with life's challenges. People who have successfully stopped using benzodiazepines have benefited from cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Often prescription CNS depressant misuse occurs along with the use of other drugs, such as alcohol or opioids. In those cases, the person should seek treatment that addresses the multiple addictions.