Of Baltimore's 16 detox centers, 13 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 Baltimore, benzodiazepine detox often switches the person to a longer acting benzodiazepine and reduces the dose gradually over weeks. Of Baltimore's 16 detox centers, 13 report benzodiazepine detox services.
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1801 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21230
1107 North Point Boulevard, Suite 205, Baltimore, MD 21224
1200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
3800 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
817 North Calvert Street, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21202
827 Linden Avenue, Armory Building, Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21201
821 North Eutaw Street, Suite 101, Baltimore, MD 21201
5124 Greenwich Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
3201 Windsor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
4804 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
Baltimore, MD 21206
2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Schoeneman Bldg, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21215
4615 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
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.