Of San Diego's 10 detox centers, 6 report benzodiazepine detox.
Call (888) 984-9911Benzodiazepine withdrawal, from drugs like Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, or Valium, is potentially dangerous like alcohol. Stopping abruptly can cause seizures, so detox is done as a slow, structured taper rather than cold turkey.
In San Diego, benzodiazepine detox often switches the person to a longer acting benzodiazepine and reduces the dose gradually over weeks. Of San Diego's 10 detox centers, 6 report benzodiazepine detox services.
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286 Euclid Avenue, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92114
3539 College Avenue, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92115
2516 A Street, San Diego, CA 92102
3594 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
8898 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite H, San Diego, CA 92123
9486 Owl Court, San Diego, CA 92129
Abrupt discontinuation can cause seizures and severe rebound anxiety. A medical taper is the safe approach.
It varies widely, from a couple of weeks to a few months, depending on the dose, the drug, and how long you have taken it.
It can be. Like alcohol, it carries a seizure risk, which is why supervised detox is recommended.