Unfortunately, once a substance use disorder centered on Valium, Xanax, or one of the other benzos sets in, it is extremely difficult to give up the drugs. Not only that, but an abrupt stop to ingesting them can be downright hazardous.
That is because withdrawal symptoms can be quite severe. They may include a marked increase in anxiety (the return of the very problem the drug was intended to help with), issues falling and staying asleep, restlessness, irritability, and/or increased tension in the muscles. In severe cases, withdrawal can lead to hallucinations, tremors, and seizures.
To lessen the severity and danger of withdrawal symptoms, the best option is to seek treatment in a residential facility that can provide medically supervised detoxification and a robust rehabilitation program.
We Can Help at French Creek Recovery Center
When you are struggling with a substance use disorder, it can certainly seem as though you are entirely on your own and fighting a battle you have no idea how to win. All of us at French Creek Recovery Center want to assure you that help—real, effective, compassionate, personalized help—is, in fact, available. We will take the time to listen to you because we understand that everyone’s story is different and treatment for a substance use disorder is not about cookie-cutter solutions. We can help you reclaim your life.