Comprehensive Treatment for Benzo Addiction | Hawaii Island Recovery

Benzodiazepines, or “benzos,” are a type of depressant drug that suppresses or slows the central nervous system. However, they can also be intensely habit-forming, and substance abuse, especially with benzos, can have a myriad of damaging health effects. While benzos can be prescribed for medical purposes, such as helping to cope with anxiety disorders, insomnia, or alcohol or drug withdrawal, the drug can still be dangerous, especially over prolonged use. This makes benzo addiction a prevalent challenge for many.

Benzos are typically only prescribed for short-term use to prevent its habit-forming effects. However, illicit benzos and long-term prescriptions of benzodiazepines can develop into addiction that can be difficult to overcome. Despite these challenges, help is always available. We at Hawaii Island Recovery can help you take your first step into benzo addiction treatment today. 

Substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anybody, and understanding the risks and effects of benzo addiction is the first step in determining when rehab may be necessary. Identifying the signs and symptoms of benzo addiction in yourself or a loved one can be difficult but also necessary for pursuing effective addiction recovery and personalized treatment options. 

Each person may be exposed to different benzodiazepines depending on their situation, whether they are prescription drugs or not. Some of the most commonly abused benzos are:

Many of these may begin as prescriptions for challenges like insomnia or anxiety. However, even when using benzos as prescribed, they can still be addictive. Substance abuse and misuse can develop quickly, from using drugs not as intended to using more than advised. This can also quickly develop from use and abuse to addiction. 

However, illicit benzos can be even more dangerous. Illicitly created benzos can be cut with various other substances, even made to pass as the same as prescription drugs, making it difficult to know what a person may actually be using. Others may seek out benzos through fraudulent prescriptions or “doctor shopping,” or visiting multiple doctors to receive multiple prescriptions for benzodiazepines. 

Benzo addiction can also be common, with about 5.3 million people having misused benzos in the past year, according to a study in 2016. However, these rates can vary depending on your community and personal circumstances. 

Benzos tell the brain to release the neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid that calms and suppresses the central nervous system. This can slow down the connection between a person’s mind and body, slowing reaction times, thought processes, and more. The sedative effect of benzos can also make it difficult to form new memories and increase feelings of drowsiness. 

However, benzos can also bring a euphoric effect in addition to these feelings of detachment, causing some to turn to these substances to escape personal stresses, mental health disorders like anxiety, and other challenges. Monitoring even prescription benzo use and addressing benzo abuse and misuse is paramount to finding effective treatments not just for addiction but for other underlying needs in effective dual diagnosis treatment. 

Substance abuse and addiction can be devastating. Recognizing the signs of the disease in a loved one is crucial for beginning the path to healing and change. Some of the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and benzos include:

However, there are also many behavioral changes that you or your loved one may experience due to benzo addiction. Suddenly skipping work or school, neglecting personal responsibilities or hygiene, self-isolation from friends, family, or social events, and adopting a more secretive lifestyle are all common in those living with addiction. The disease can also cause turmoil within personal relationships as a preoccupation with drug use overshadows other obligations or important people. 

Sudden financial issues are also common in those living with addiction, whether or not a person is finding benzos through prescriptions, forged prescriptions, or purchasing them illicitly. 

Addiction is a powerful disease, and it can have intense and profound effects on a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Despite the isolating feelings of addiction, however, it can also have profound effects on family members and entire communities. 

Overcoming addiction is complicated, and there is no easy path to overcoming addiction or addressing its many effects. However, healing is always possible, and we at Hawaii Island Recovery can help you take your first step into effective drug detox and healing in rehab. 

Overcoming addiction is challenging. Addiction affects the entire self, from immediate physical and psychological effects to daily routines. Hawaii Island Recovery is committed to addressing the immediate effects of benzo addiction while also embracing a holistic approach to benzo addiction treatment that addresses all of your physical and psychological needs in recovery. 

Addiction can come with many physical ramifications. Additionally, addiction can also “program” your brain to expect or believe it needs benzos to function normally. Addressing the effects of addiction while challenging these beliefs and discomforts is part of this holistic approach to healing. Professional treatment while taking your first step into recovery can also be crucial for providing education and support to prevent relapse during this tumultuous time.

Addiction can also come with many associated risks. Beyond the physical ramifications to a person’s body, addiction can impact relationships and inform many new challenges. Financial stresses and an increase in risk-taking behaviors, such as driving under the influence or stealing, are common and can have drastic ramifications. Likewise, overdose is always a major risk when dealing with drug addiction of any kind. Understanding these risks and their devastating impact can encourage you or your loved one to take their first step toward effective treatment. 

Professional detox is the first step in effective addiction recovery from any kind of substance. However, this stage of recovery can also be intensely difficult and is where drug withdrawal can be at its most intense. You or your loved one may also not have other practiced coping strategies during this time, making the beginning of the journey of overcoming benzo addiction exceptionally difficult. Hawaii Island Recovery offers many advantages during detox to ensure your safety and success throughout this stage of recovery. These advantages of rehab with us include: 

We also offer an array of personalized techniques to help you engage in effective, holistic care. Some of the therapies used during your time with us include:

We also blend proven therapies with new experiences and holistic healing opportunities to help you address more than just the symptoms of benzo addiction. Rather, we are dedicated to treating the whole self, from physical and emotional needs to spiritual healing and personal goals in sobriety. Some of our holistic opportunities include:

Your healing journey will be unique, and a personalized treatment program is necessary to support an effective approach to individualized care. These options, and many more, are all possible. Talking to one of our professionals about your history with benzodiazepines, expectations in rehab, sober goals, and best practices during intake can help create a personalized program just for you. 

We also understand that healing doesn’t end at our doors. Rather, it is an ongoing, evolving process. Continued aftercare support, personalized relapse prevention programs, and intensive outpatient treatment are also part of your journey to overcoming benzo addiction. You can also continue to connect to peers, navigate new stresses and milestones in sobriety, and engage in an ongoing supportive community for your sober change through Hawaii Island Recovery. Alumni are forever part of our healing community, and we are always just one call away, regardless of where you are in your recovery journey. 

Hawaii offers a unique natural environment with amazing spiritual healing opportunities and natural advantages. Nature walks, oceanic healing opportunities, and the unique Hawaiian landscape can help you detach from daily stresses and focus on your mindfulness and healing, all while feeling supported and comfortable while overcoming difficult challenges.

Benzo addiction can affect anyone, and we at Hawaii Island Recovery can help you or your loved one take their first step toward a transformed and sober life. Learn more by calling (866) 390-5070.